ANTIGUA 53
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 51.6 ft |
| LWL | 43 ft |
| Beam | 15 ft |
| Draft | 5.16 ft |
| Displacement | 48,000 lb |
| Ballast | 15,499.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 58 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 50 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 38 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 11 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 906.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 501.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 852.9 sq ft |
About the ANTIGUA 53
Same hull as MORGAN OUT ISLAND 51 with new deck. A number of different layouts. Available in varying states of completion.
The Antigua 53 is a substantial ketch designed by Charles Morgan and built by Antigua Yachts (USA) in 1976. With a displacement of 48000.0 lb and a beam of 15.0 ft, it represents a significant investment in heavy-displacement cruising comfort, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified in available records.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize motion comfort and stability over high-speed performance, particularly those who appreciate the traditional handling characteristics of a masthead ketch rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 269.52 and a capsize ratio of 1.65, the Antigua 53 exhibits strong offshore suitability, offering excellent stability and seakeeping abilities typical of heavy-displacement designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 50 and the Tartan 44, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and ketch rig configurations from the same late-1970s era, offering robust construction for long-distance cruising.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 51.6ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ANTIGUA 53yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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