Overview
The Skye 51 is a Kaufman & Ladd cutter built by Mao Ta in Taiwan, built from 1980, with 18 completed. Cruising World says the boats were built in Taiwan under Alden Yachts supervision, and describes the design as combining traditional offshore qualities with a relatively fast hull shape and a manageable sailplan.
Design and Construction
sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 50.78 ft overall on a 42.92 ft waterline, 14.25 ft of beam and 7 ft of draft. Displacement is 38,708 lb with 15,500 lb of ballast, and the cutter carries about 1,260 sq ft.
Buyers Notes
John Neal rates it 2 of 5 and says soggy decks are common (see Known Issues).
