Designed by Walter Schutz and built by the respected Shannon Yachts, this impressive 51-footer represents serious offshore cruising capability from the early 1980s. With only nine hulls constructed beginning in 1982, the Aegean 51 stands as an exclusive entry in the world of bluewater sailing yachts. The boat's substantial 39,500-pound displacement and generous ballast ratio create exceptional stability and seaworthiness, while the deep 9.75-foot draft provides excellent tracking and upwind performance. Her staysail ketch rig offers versatility in heavy weather conditions, allowing for balanced sail combinations when conditions deteriorate offshore. The centerboard configuration adds shallow-water flexibility without compromising the deep-keel benefits for ocean passages. Shannon Yachts' reputation for quality fiberglass construction and attention to detail shines through in this design, which prioritizes comfort and safety over speed. The impressive comfort ratio of 39.26 reflects the boat's motion characteristics in seaway conditions, while the conservative sail area to displacement ratio indicates she's built more for dependable passage-making than racing performance. This is a yacht designed for serious cruising couples or small crews who value seaworthiness and comfort over flashy performance numbers.
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What is the Aegean 51's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Aegean 51 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Aegean 51's comfort ratio?
The Aegean 51 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 39.26. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Aegean 51 safe for offshore sailing?
The Aegean 51 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.68. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Aegean 51?
The theoretical hull speed of the Aegean 51 is 8.76 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Aegean 51 weigh?
The Aegean 51 has a displacement of 39,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 50.92 ft.
Who designed the Aegean 51?
The Aegean 51 was designed by Walter Schutz, first built in 1982.