The Skye 51 Ketch represents a significant era in the evolution of the "performance cruiser," a period when builders like Mao Ta Shipyard combined heavy-displacement stability with modern underbody profiles to create capable long-distance voyagers. Launched in the late 1970s and produced into the 1980s, the Skye 51 was designed by the naval architecture firm Kaufman & Ladd. It was positioned as a robust alternative to European performance brands, offering a "salty" aesthetic without sacrificing the hull speed required for efficient passage making. Built with the signature "solid fiberglass" approach characteristic of the Kaohsiung yards, the Skye 51 is easily identified by its elegant ketch rig and a low-profile cabin house that lends the vessel a sleek, purposeful silhouette.
Skye 51 Ketch Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Skye
- Model
- 51 Ketch
- Builder
- Mao Ta Shipyard, (Taiwan)
- Designer
- Kaufmann & Ladd
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 2 | $48,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Cruiser 51 | 49.21' | $234,363 | 48 | 29 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 49 | 49.08' | $259,095 | 27 | 13 |
| Formosa 51 | 50.83' | $121,330 | 20 | 7 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 51 | 51.16' | $524,079 | 17 | 3 |
| Oyster Yachts 53 | 53' | $450,000 | 17 | 10 |
| Nauticat 52 | 51.16' | $381,490 | 16 | 7 |
| Little Harbor 51 | 50.58' | $399,000 | 15 | 5 |
| Amel Mango 52 | 53' | $179,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Roberts 53 | $135,000 | 9 | 3 | |
| Mao Ta 51 Ketch | $48,500 | 2 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,500 | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Skye 51 Ketch cost?
- The median asking price for a used Skye 51 Ketch over the past 12 months is $48,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Skye 51 Ketch sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Skye 51 Ketch listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Skye 51 Ketch prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Skye 51 Ketch has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Skye 51 Ketch?
- Comparable models include the Bavaria Cruiser 51, Hallberg-Rassy 49, Formosa 51. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.