FINYA 53
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 53 ft |
| LWL | 43 ft |
| Beam | 14.25 ft |
| Draft | 7 ft |
| Displacement | 46,194 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 61 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 19 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 55.4 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16 ft |
| FLforestay | 19 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,058.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 579.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 985.2 sq ft |
About the FINYA 53
A later and lengthened version of the SKYE 51. Available as cutter or ketch.
The Finya 53 is a substantial cruising yacht designed by Kaufmann & Ladd and built by Mao Ta Shipyard in Taiwan. Production records indicate a build year of 1986, with the total number of hulls built remaining unconfirmed in available data.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and offshore adventurers who prioritize comfort and stability over high-speed performance, given its heavy displacement and moderate sail area.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 46194.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.59, the Finya 53 demonstrates strong inherent stability and seaworthiness suitable for bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from this era include the Hallberg-Rassy 53 and the O'Day 53, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and cutter rig configurations aimed at safe, comfortable cruising.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 53ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FINYA 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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