Aegean 51 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Ketch

LOA

50.92' · 15.52 m

Disp.

39,500 lbs · 17,917 kg

First year

1982

The Aegean 51, designed and built by Shannon Yachts in Bristol, Rhode Island, represents a significant evolution in the "High Power Sailer" (HPS) category. Conceived by designer Walter Schulz, the Aegean 51 is a semicustom yacht that challenges the traditional compromise between sailing performance and motoring speed. The vessel is built upon the patented Schulz Hull, which features a distinctive scowshaped bow and a twinkeel configuration. This design allows the boat to achieve speeds under power that far exceed the theoretical hull speed of a traditional monohull, often reaching 20 knots or more with sufficient horsepower, while remaining a capable offshore sailing yacht.