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1983 Mao Ta Skye 51

Year
1983
Location
Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
LOA
51 ft

$171,484

Listed 45 days ago — fresh inventory
$175,035 $171,484 2.0%

Most recent price change: Jun 13, 2026

$3,362/ftvs $6,000/ft median
44% below

Segment: Monohulls 50-59 ft · 847 comparable boats on OnlyHulls.

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Listing Description

The Skye 51 is a sought-after ocean cruiser from the golden era of Taiwanese production — a Kaufman & Ladd design that has earned a strong following among serious offshore sailors. It is no surprise the design has been described as an ideal choice for tradewind circumnavigators. For off-grid passages, the package is hard to beat.

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Quick read on the setup: 51ft LOA, Monohull, Steering Wheel Spinnaker Pole, with 3 cabins and 2 heads.

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  • Priced 44% below the median for monohulls 50-59 ft on OnlyHulls — $3,362/ft vs $6,000/ft median across 847 comparable listings.
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Specifications

Year1983
LOA51ft
Boat Typemonohull
Rig TypeSteering wheel Spinnaker pole
HullFiberglass
EngineYanmar 4JH4 TE 75 hp
Cabins3
Heads2
Displacement38,708 kg
KeelFin
FuelDiesel

Character

bluewater

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Photos1 image
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