SKYE 51
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50.78 ft |
| LWL | 42.92 ft |
| Beam | 14.25 ft |
| Draft | 7 ft |
| Displacement | 38,708 lb |
| Ballast | 15,498.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 59.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 19 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 54.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 41 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 12 ft |
| FLforestay | 22 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,302.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 726 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,234.2 sq ft |
| SA total | 1,247 sq ft |
About the SKYE 51
Available as cutter or ketch. Because of a dispute between the American importer and the builder, some were sold as MAO TA 51. Also sold by Pan Oceanic Marine (USA) as OCEANIC 51. KETCH RIG: Tot. SA: 1,247 sq.ft. I: 59.5' J: 19.0' P: 54.5' E: 16.0' PY: 41.0' EY: 12.0'
Direct variant of the SKYE 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
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 60° | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| 75° | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| 90° | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| 110° | 5.8 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| 120° | 5.7 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| 135° | 5.1 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 10.2 |
| 150° | 4.3 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Beat VMG | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Run VMG | 3.7 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 9.2 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50.78ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 3 systems for the SKYE 51, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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