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FORMOSA 51

Staysail Ketch • Long Keel • Built 1972–1984

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Dimensions

LOA
50.83 ft
LWL
39.58 ft
Beam
14.08 ft
Max Draft
6.17 ft
Displacement
52,000 lbs
Ballast
12,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.51 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
374
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
23.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
1254 sq ft
I
54.7 ft
J
18.3 ft
P
48.3 ft
E
19 ft
PY
28.5 ft
EY
11.8 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Staysail Ketch
Hull Material
FRP
Ballast Type
Cast iron

Production

First Built
1972
Last Built
1984
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Lehman Ford
Power
120 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
150 gal
Fuel
150 gal
Mast Height
59.7 ft
Notes: Also available with a Perkins engine.\nA number of production yachts were based on this design including the HUDSON FORCE 50, GOLDCOAST OFFSHORE 50.

Designer

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
HUDSON FORCE 50 51 1974 Masthead Ketch