Skye 54 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

53.42' · 16.28 m

Displ.

40,585 lbs · 18,409 kg

First year

1983

The Skye 54 is a robust, Taiwanesebuilt bluewater cruiser that represents a significant evolution of the renowned Skye 51 design by the legendary Ted Brewer. Manufactured by the Mao Ta Shipyard in Kaohsiung, the 54 was conceived during the height of the "Taiwanese Teak" era, a period when shipyards in the region were transitioning from purely traditional wood craftsmanship to highend fiberglass production. The Skye 54 is essentially an extendedtransom variant of the original Skye 51 hull, often featuring an integrated swim platform or a more graceful "sugar scoop" stern that increases the waterline length and provides better access to the water. Built to handle the rigors of offshore passagemaking, the Skye 54 is characterized by its heavy displacement, substantial tankage, and the intricate, handjoined interior woodwork that became the hallmark of Mao Ta’s export vessels.