The Formosa 51 stands as one of the most recognizable silhouettes in the world of traditional cruising yachts. Designed by the prolific William Garden, this ketch-rigged vessel epitomizes the "Taiwanese Ferry" era of the 1970s and 1980s—a time when massive fiberglass hulls were finished with exhaustive amounts of interior and exterior teak. Characterized by its dramatic clipper bow, substantial bowsprit, and ornate taffrail, the 51 was built for the romantic vision of bluewater sailing. While its origins at the Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. are steeped in the high-volume production of Kaohsiung, the model has carved out a permanent place in maritime lore as a robust, albeit maintenance-intensive, global cruiser.
Used Formosa 51 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Formosa
- Model
- 51
- Builder
- Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd.
- Designer
- William Garden
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - 1984
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