Fountaine Pajot's Aura 51 represents a sophisticated evolution in modern cruising catamaran design, launched in 2021 from the renowned French shipyard's collaboration with Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design. This 51-foot catamaran showcases the latest thinking in bluewater cruising multihulls, combining impressive interior volume with capable offshore performance. Built with fiberglass construction and featuring a fractional sloop rig, the Aura 51 delivers a substantial 1,657 square feet of sail area powered by twin 60-horsepower engines. The design emphasizes both comfort and seaworthiness, with a moderate 4.27-foot draft that opens up shallow anchorages while maintaining directional stability through its twin keel configuration. At nearly 40,000 pounds displacement spread across a 26.51-foot beam, this catamaran offers the spacious living accommodations that make extended cruising genuinely comfortable for families or charter operations. The sail area to displacement ratio of 22.81 suggests respectable sailing performance in moderate conditions, though like most cruising cats, the emphasis leans toward comfort over racing speed. Ideal for coastal and offshore cruising, the Aura 51 targets sailors seeking a premium platform for extended voyaging with minimal compromise on interior space and amenities.
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What is the Aura 51's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Aura 51 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 22.81. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Aura 51's comfort ratio?
The Aura 51 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 17.04. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Aura 51 safe for offshore sailing?
The Aura 51 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 3.11. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Aura 51?
The theoretical hull speed of the Aura 51 is 8.82 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Aura 51 weigh?
The Aura 51 has a displacement of 39,904.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 50.98 ft.
Who designed the Aura 51?
The Aura 51 was designed by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design, first built in 2021.