ENDEAVOUR 51
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 51 ft |
| LWL | 42.25 ft |
| Beam | 15 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft |
| Displacement | 37,000 lb |
| Ballast | 17,301.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 57.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 21.7 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 57.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18 ft |
| FLforestay | 21.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,114.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 623.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,060.6 sq ft |
About the ENDEAVOUR 51
CSY 51, also built by Endeavour, is similar. 'Owners' and 'Charter' versions. Deep keel version: Draft 7.50' / 2.29m Displacement: 34000 lbs./ 15422 kgs. I(IG): 65.00' / 19.81m J: 21.70' / 6.61m P: 57.50' / 17.53m E: 18.00' / 5.49m
The Endeavour 51 is a substantial cruising yacht designed by Johan Valentijen and built by Endeavour Yacht Corp. (USA) in 1985. With a displacement of 37000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 34.6, this vessel represents a heavy, stable platform from a short production run.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable passage-making yacht, given its high displacement and beam of 15.0 ft.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.8 and a D/L ratio of 219.01, the Endeavour 51 demonstrates strong offshore stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement American cruising yachts from the mid-1980s, such as the Tartan 4200 or O'Day 38, which share similar design philosophies prioritizing stability and interior volume over pure speed.
Direct variant of the ENDEAVOUR 51
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
6 listings · boat years 1985–1985 · median $119,000
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 51ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the ENDEAVOUR 51, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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