Formosa 51 Ketch Rig
- Boat REF# · 221047
- Length · 52'0"
- Year · 1984
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 8
- Engine · 1 x diesel 120hp, Ford Leaman (1984)
- Lying · Phuket / Thailand
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Extra Details
| Designer | William Garden |
|---|---|
| Builder | Formosa Boat Building Co Ltd |
| Lying | Phuket / Thailand |
| Fuel capacity | 169.4 USG Total - 4 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 132.0 USG Total - 3 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 120hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford Leaman (1984) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 300 ? |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.7 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 7.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8.5 knots |
| Generator output | 2KVA |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Engine hours are since reconditioning in 2012.
Dimensions
| Length | 52'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 39'7" |
| Beam | 14'1" |
| Draft Min | 6'7" |
| Draft Max | 6'7" |
| Displacement | 56,007.0lbs |
| Headroom | 6'3" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Ketch rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Rolly Tasker - Slab (2011) 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Rolly Tasker - Furling (2011) |
| Other sails | Rolly Tasker self tacking jib (2011) |
| Rolly Tasker Mizzen (2011) | |
| MPS () |
Masts were pulled and painted 2011 and the running and standing rigging inspected and replaced as necessary.
Electrical Systems
220 volt battery, 6 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator New battery charger 2015. Generator is a Yamaha EF 2.6 ( Gasoline ) portable.
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Additional 200 L of fuel can be carried in a bladder tank. Hull Painted 2011.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 8 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 6 |
| No. of crew berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 5 |
| Sink | 5 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Air conditioning | 1 Air conditioning Units |
| Heads | 5 heads (Manual) |
Crews cabin is currently used as a workshop.
A/C is a domestic unit that can fit over a hatch whilst in port.
3 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Manual water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Microwave |
Crews cabin is currently used as a workshop.
A/C is a domestic unit that can fit over a hatch whilst in port.
3 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Bimini | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Bimini |
5 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Lofrans Tigress windlass
3 anchors
(Bruce & 2 x Plough)
328'1" of chain
328'1" of rode
Highfield ( Aluminium ) dinghy (2014)
(RIB)
6hp outboard, Tohatsu 4 Stroke ()
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)
EPIRB battery replacement date: 08-31-2018
Broker's Comments
The beautiful Teak interiors of these Taiwanese built boats, of this era, like this Formosa, will never be seen again at an affordable price. This example one of the last 51's built has just been extensively refitted between 2007 and present and whilst there is still some cosmetic improvements possible all the major work has been done and she comes equipped with all tools, cutlery, snorkeling gear, fishing tackle, crockery & bedding ready to go sailing.
Recent work completed includes:
2007 Teak decks replaced.
2008 Mast steps rebuilt & bulkheads re-glassed/replaced where necessary.
2010 Masts repainted.
2011 Re-rigged as necessary and upgraded new Genoa furler, new main, mizzen, jib & Genoa sails, new sheets & halyards. New sail & hatch covers. Resealed all opening ports with new face seals. New windows in main & aft cabins. New cockpit squabs & helm seat. New aft cabin main squab & saloon squabs.
2012 Recondition main engine, gearbox replaced shaft & bearings & fitted PSS drip less shaft seal. Complete repaint, new dinghy. Re-varnished inside bright work.
2013 New tropical covers. New Bimini cover & side curtains.
2015 Replaced all batteries and fitted new smart battery charger. New rudder & shaft replaced flange packing with lip seal for rudder shaft. Replaced bowsprit
2018 New Radar.
N.Z. Flagged
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