Skye 54
3 / 127 - score 81%
The Skye 54 is a 53.42ft masthead ketch designed by Kaufmann & Ladd and built in fiberglass by Mao Ta Shipyard (TAIWAN) since 1983.
The Skye 54 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 82%
| Model | Skye 54 | ||
| Length | 53.42 ft (68%) | the closest to 55.18 ft | |
| Beam | 15 ft (95%) | the closest to 14.93 ft | |
| Draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 81%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.99 (81%) | the closest to 18.34 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 40.66 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 222.72 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.74 | ||
| Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 43.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 40585 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 16500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.82 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1322 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 594.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 482.67 sq.ft | ||
| I | 61 ft | ||
| J | 19.50 ft | ||
| P | 55.80 ft | ||
| E | 17.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Mao Ta Shipyard (TAIWAN) | ||
| Designer | Kaufmann & Ladd | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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