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Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. Formosa 51 is a 50 ′ 11 ″ / 15.5 m monohull sailboat designed by William Garden and built by Ta Chiao and Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. between 1972 and 1984.  Rig and SailsAuxilary power, accomodations, calculations. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more. Classic hull speed formula: Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL Sail Area / Displacement RatioA measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more. SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3 - SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement RatioA measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Ballast / Displacement * 100 Displacement / Length RatioA measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ - D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort RatioThis ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 ) - D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening FormulaThis formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more. CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64) A number of production yachts were based on this design including the HUDSON FORCE 50, GOLDCOAST OFFSHORE 50. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. Discover Related Sailboats Hudson Force 50©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The Formosa 51A Traditional Ketch for over 50 years!  SpecificationsLayout and interior. The layout can vary based upon how the original owner designed them. Center cockpit models are also quite different. Here is a description of the more common aft helm layout. Three staterooms, master is aft with head, two double guest cabins forward with shared head and step in half-tub/shower. Pilothouse with inside helm station, and an L-shaped settee to port. LOA: 60′ 0″ LOD: 50’11” LWL: 39′ 0″ Beam: 14′ 2″ Draft: 6′ 2″ Displacement: 52,000 lbs. Ballast: 12.000 lbs. Bridge Clearance: 64′ 0″ Headroom 6’4″ – 6′ 6″ Engine: 85, 120 or 135hp Ford Lehman Fuel Tankage: 160 US Gal. Water Tankage: 150 US Gal. Designer: William Garden Builder: Formosa Boat Building Company Year Introduced: 1972 Year Ended: 1984  Visit our Popular Forums- Monohull Sailboats
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 | | | Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. | | 26-07-2004, 09:18 | | Boat: Sea Hunt 234 Ultra
| 51 here in and I am the middleman.
The is extremely well maintained-upgraded-refurbished by the manager of a local yard and the seems reasonable.
Wonder if anybody else have any background info, or facts/rumors on the ,s?
(All I know is that they are built in , is big and fat and full of teak) | | | | | 26-07-2004, 10:25 | | Boat: Farr 11.6 (AKA Farr 38) Synergy
| is that they were built in a manner that meant that they had a very limited lifespan (teak decks over construction grade , wooden spars with casian adhesives, and iron ballast cast in concrete, poor quality , switches, . When my mother was in the oriental boat importing business, other Taiwanese boat builders used to go on at length about how Formosa's shoddy build quality was giving all of them a bad name. It is the poster child for what most people think of when they talk about poor oriental boat building.
Then there is the sailing ability which is notoriously poor as well.
These are for a reason. They make reasonable initial cost/ high cost liveaboards, unless someone has poured a fortune into one at which point they become cheap initial cost/ moderately high cost liveaboards.
So what is that you want to know?
Jeff | | | | | 26-07-2004, 11:58 | | Boat: Sea Hunt 234 Ultra
| decks any more.
Somebody has really put a fortune into it, both in terms of and grease.
Wireing and switches, etc is also new..So is mounts, , shaft, tranny and mucho other stuff.
Did a search on the web and found them (1979, 51s) ranging from $134K $371K..
This one should be in the middle at about $200K
Then of course there is the and his microspcope... , don't be shy, let it rip..... | | | | | 26-07-2004, 17:48 | | Boat: Formosa Georgian Mk IV 62' Dolce Vita
| with no ,and I repeat no or rotton , Tinned wireing with Marinetics and switches ,Aluminum ,SS , Spars ,and all SS appears to be 316L.and as an added bonus all the joinery in tight and solid. Now this is first hand observations of our Formosa, not business salesman friends of my mom's.
Now with that off my chest. I will say all boats are a compremise (sp)and are individuals unto themselves. Both in performance and build. Past maintanance plays a major roll also . If the boat matches the buyer , make the
Michael | | | | | 29-07-2004, 09:38 | | Boat: Cal 34 & Pearson 424
| 44 and 46's; well-respected boats">blue water boats. The fellow a few slips from me is re-fitting his 44; they do tend to have problems with , like many older boats. Take a look at Sue and Larry's articles at Sailnet.com: they chose a Formosa after a new and doing much . | | | | | 29-07-2004, 19:11 | | Boat: Farr 11.6 (AKA Farr 38) Synergy
| . Formosa produced a pirated design, that they called a Peterson until Peterson took action against Formosa after which the name was changed to a Formosa 44. As I understand it the Formosa version had some of the sailing characteristics of the Kelly Petersons but were substanially heavier and rift with build quality issues.
Jeff | | | | | 30-07-2004, 05:10 | | | | in company with friends that had a Formosa 51. It seems like there were many issues with the boat, and they spent a lot of time in port fixing things (more than most) but they liked it. The things that stand out in my mind was the size of the large room, the easy motion at and the overall size of the thing which, in the end was too much for a couple and one child and, made me feel uncomfortable. I never saw them sail the boat - they always motored. | | | | | 07-08-2004, 08:02 | | Boat: Farr 11.6 (AKA Farr 38) Synergy
| , they imported and these boats in the States. In the course of developing a design, picking a yard to build that design, and supervising the construction of the boats that she also sold, she spent a lot of time in the yards in Taiwan. The boat building community is quite small and close knit and so designers, yard owners and managers would frequently hang out together during which there was very open conversations about the issues that each yard was living with. Within that circle of builders, the industry was a something of an open book. There were no salesmen involved. One of the frequent topics of conversation was how many of the yards had worked to improve the quality of the Taiwanese boats and yet they were getting branded as leaky teakies because of the poor quality boats coming out of a comparatively few yards at that time. Formosa was frequently cited as one of the poster for use of poor materials, shoddy workmanship where it counted and poor construction practices. This matched my mother and stepfather's opinion while touring the yard in the course of trying to sellect a yard to build a line of boats that they were developing at the time.
It sounds like someone has taken the time, and spent the to upgrade your boat and that is all well and good, but within the Taiwanese boat building community Formosa's were seen as the kind of boats that give Oriental boats a bad name.
Respectfully,
Jeff | | | | | 07-08-2004, 11:57 | | Boat: Its in French Polynesia now
| | | | | | 07-08-2004, 17:51 | | Boat: Formosa Georgian Mk IV 62' Dolce Vita
| .
Michael: | | | | | 22-08-2004, 17:20 | | Boat: 44' CSY "Walkover" cutter, La Nostra
| of older boats, especially with regard to upgrades, is crucial, the comments which Jeff makes about this and their products is spot on! As a generality, they are not a good investment ... BUT, that said, there are exceptions to every . Suggestion: Hire a GOOD , let him do his thing THOROUGHLY, and abide by his findings. (Not a bad idea for any boat!)
| | | | | 05-01-2005, 01:12 | | Boat: 36' bristol island cutter
| and others that didn't. The older pre 1980's were much thicker and stronger built using some of the better materials if you find a Overseas 51.
The boat is large and roomy, better than expected if you know how to sail it on the angle that Mr. garden intended it to sail. Upwind the bow angle pushes the bow back to windward thus giving the design a special way ahead of her time. They are very easy to overpower thus the popular rigg which keeps the small.
Formosa did make a lot of cheap boats over the years and I have even seen the sunday comics inside hulls instead of cloth.
You just have to look for the right yard in Taiwan that built it back then. The best way to tell is the "eyebrow" on the pilothouse version. some have a large eyebrow and some have a little dinky one. The large one is a overseas.
I have sailed over 20,000 miles on an overseas without problems,though some upgrading in the was done. | | | | | 05-01-2005, 01:51 | | Boat: WHOOSH, Pearson 424 Ketch
| in New Zealand), and otherwise got an empty boat: no system, no electrics, no tanks, no engine, no masts or sails, no , etc. They were on a tight , were drawing on the experience of three prior circumnavigations between the husband & wife, and spec'd out or did the rest of the work themselves. NATASHA was a real seagoing boat when they finished, and the of 5 did a 5-year Circle in her without any structural or other problems beyond the lousy decks.
Now...having said all that, she was l-o-n-g and she was HEAVY. She was unfit for crews that were small and/or inexperienced. Her times were not impressive for her length and crew size, and of course she was a - with all the assets and liabilities of a ketch. She was probably an ideal boat to be sailing in the Trades across the Pacific, Indian and up the South Atlantic, and to be taking around . But the was horribly unergonomic, the upkeep required was relentless, and the slip today would be breathtaking. None of these issues are mitigated by her unique, far better than most construction details.
Jack | | | | | 03-09-2006, 18:11 | | | | , ketch version with masts and a 4_108? | | | | | 25-09-2006, 09:56 | | | | sail backwinded untill the bow is pushed around by the . Let fly the sheet and haul in on opposit tack. At 52,000 lbs she steers and sails like a large boat. What would you expect. Never with the and use the mid ship cleat before all others. I can provide lots more info on handling if need be. Angelique will sail in light or heavy air at half od the wind speed up to . 10Kts of wind = 5 Kts sailing speed. My boatwas built in 1978 and is very heavy. Built like a tank. All of the boats built years ago need and upgrade so why say Formosa is any worse than any other. The boat / any boat will only be as good as the care that has been taken of her. The boat you find or will only be as good as the work you do finding and surveying her. Go into a deal on any boat with your eyes open and not blinded by initial desire.
Angelique has had aprox $95,000 to $100,000 spent on upgrades and refurbishments. She isn,t done. Initial for an older boat in need of work may be $65,000 to $85,000 depending on condition. When in sail away condition they will sell for $160,000 and up. I would be glad to help you with any information or questions you have . I recomend though that you do your homework. Here are the boats I can recomend you look at. Formosa, Hardin, , and Vagabond. All fall into the Clipper realm.
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formosa 41' ketch need adviceHello I’m seeking for a good offshore vessel, capable of crossing the Atlantic, I really like Formosa 41’ ketch she seams to be a beautiful boat, but I know little about her seaworthiness, I could really use an advice. Thank you Feroni, I guess I can't speak to the Formosa 41 exactly, but I had an Island Trader 41. Both William Garden ketches off the same plans. THe builders in the Far East all used the same plans to make many brands. Don't know what year you are looking at, but I'd say the closer to the mid 70's the better. These were strong built boats that can take a lot of serious beating. THe hulls are extremely thick in the best places. In the thinnest point in my hull, to install a transducer I found 3/4" thick solid fiberglass. No core. My ketch sailed very well in big swells and was a comfortable ride for me and the ship's cat. THe living space was big (I am 6'3", 230) and had a nice shower. It was fun to sail. at about 16+ tons, you won't be winning any races, but racing sailboats is silly anyway. At a rough anchorage, she was always comfortable when the others were moving in the middle of the night to find a smoother ride. She carried a lot of fuel, water, and provisions. So, if you can do without all that "High Tech" BS that finds it's way onto a boat these days. And you like a traditional looking and acting sailboat, I'd say she be fine for long distance cruising without having to be a footballer or TV Chef to afford one. Cheers, paul  Suggest you read here: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/buying-boat/11115-ct-41-a.html#post48037 My own view is that many of these boats have huge problems waiting for a new buyer to fix them. To plan to find one in good shape and quickly sail back to Europe is unlikely in my opinion. There is a reason they are priced so cheaply however pretty they look. The cheapest way and safest way to get a boat back to Europe is to ship it on Dockwise or similar freight service.  I've read that some years of these boats had hollow wooden masts and wooden spars that could be a problem, and that many had problems with the teak deckings. I was attracted to these boats at one time. I read the link you gave me, to listen to those guys none of these boats are worth buying, so what should a guy like me should do if he likes an old stile boats and comfortable ones, also seaworthy? Do you guys have any ideas what make should I buy?  I'm no expert, but if you like that type of boat, you might want to look at Hans Christian or Tayana. You are trying to buy a "salty looking", blue water capable boat, in good condition, for a really cheap price. While there are plenty of salty looking boats that are blue water capable...good condition and cheap price don't go together. See the blue water boat list sticky thread here: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/buyin...fshore-cruising-boat-list-january-2008-a.html Post #'s 6&8 should give you a fairly complete list of ocean going boats. Find some in your size range and take a look on yachtworld.com to see what appeals to you and what can be had within your budget. formosa sailboat plans does any one have rigging chart for the woodenor plans....do not have the original mast and mizzen but need specs....thanks mike  Formosa 41 -Teak decks = rotten plywood deck core, Chainplates of very low quality "stainless" steel invariably corroded. No structural support under the mizzen mast on the ones I have seen (I can't believe they are all like that). Mainmast sits on a block of lumber apparently thrown in the keel sump. Very inconsistently built, no two are the same. I seem to recall that I saw somewhere that the Formosa yard was about the lowest quality of the Taiwan yards in that era. there were few yards and some different families making these boats. there is a lot of bad rap given to these boats--- the decks leaked-- but that isnt a big deal-- mine the decks were removed and glassed over. hans christian decks leak,also-- guess what- they , too were and are , made in taiwan. in , yes, he same yards used to build formosas and ct and hardin sea wolf. most folks donot know how to handle teak wood decking or other areas. therefore the boats got bad mouthed. there are many stories about many boats. doesnt mean the boat is bad. these boats may have flaw or two--by this time they are ironed out -- with mine-- the wrong person did refitting of the boat-- some stuff was done well and some not done well. in all older boats there are problems with chain plates, tanks, decks, what have you. they are older boats. would you pick up a 1955 chevy and expect it to get you across country-- before a restoration??? the ply wood used in the creation of these boats was phillipine mahogany. it rots easily ..like pine. is soft. is replaceable. these are good sturdy boats that can handle seas and winds. they can be had for lots of money or for little money. you can put into them a lot or a little money. when everything works, these are awesome boats. mine is 1976. my plywood core is perfect. my coach house is perfect. yeah, my windows leak--lol--- ports dont. i need chain plates-- hay, boat is 1976 built-- this is time for that in any boat. i love mine and i wouldnt hesitate to sail her anywhere.  Last year, shortly after I decided to by another cruising boat I thought that the Formosa/CT/Mariner/Sea Wolf/ I can't think of them all type of a cool piratey looking boat was for me. I studied and studied and later decided that it was not for me. The killer wasn't the rotting cabins, it was the fact that they just don't move in light wind. The second strike is that there just isn't one with 2 nice cabins to suit a family. They also have a fairly deep draft, not much of a problem in the Pacific but a real problem in the Caribbean.  "They also have a fairly deep draft, not much of a problem in the Pacific but a real problem in the Caribbean." IMHO other than the Bahamas and possibly the Turks and Caicos deep draft is NOT a problem in the Caribbean.  Closer to home Hi Feroni, If you're still looking, here's a Formosa 41 which is much closer to home and it doesn't look too expensive: Formosa William Garden Ketch Boat For Sale - Rightboat.com - new & used boats for sale from the UK and Europe --FatBear  Au Contraire, $80,000 USD is a very high asking price for one of these. Jeff Thanks for offer, but I think it’s a double price We own a Mariner 40, while very simialar in design to the Formosas and CTs, etc, however, there are some differences. Mariners were built in Japan not Taiwan, there were only 95 built in the Japaneese yard. They are narrower of beam and therefore not as much room below. We draw 5.5 feet but were able to come down the ICW from CT to FL in the Winter, ( Yes we kissed the bottom a few times) She handled many Gales at anchor with ease and when off NJ handled those seas nicely as well. We also have Wood Spars, in fact we had them surveyed before leaving on our trip, with the exception of one small area they were ingood shape after almost 40 years, we did have new speaders made. Both the main and mizzen are more than adaquatly supported. She sails ok, does not go to weather as good as some, but sailboats in general are a series of trade offs. Not to BS anyone, the wood topsides is a constant vigal, but nothing major, at least not yet. We think the Mariner 40 is a beatiful boat.  justsusan said: Fair Winds, david-Kemah Texas Click to expand... I would look for one that does not have the original wooden masts, original over sized rigging, and is absolutely able of passing survey. They have a lot of space, some have great teak carvings, and some have been around the world several times. i8 love my formosa yankee clipper. i had wanted sea tiger but that wasnt to be. i got this boat for really good price and found many bad spots. as i started to dig into them, i found the spots were not as bad as originally thought. if you like the look of a boat, dont let anyone talk you out if it--it is fixable. i am so glad i stuck to my guns and did this-- i hope you did as well. the leaky teaky yacht club group on yahoo groups is an excellent resource. smoooth sailing. donot pay more htan 30k for a decent condition one of these--and fix it to be worth double!!! there is one of these--a sea tiger-- sailing baja haha this yr--just motored by me--- these good old boats are awesome---- just do it and fix it and is gonna be fine! they can and will go anywhere. yes are deep--but is all good. if there is 7 ft water in a place in low tide--we can do it!!!! these boats look sooo goood with a bone in their teeth-- IMPRESSIVE!!!!!! a benefit to having wood box masts--they are EASILY repairable and a lot less costly than you would imagine!!!! they also dont rot easily and they donot corrode. they are sitka spruce. oops i see is a very old thread--i hope ye found yer formosa. I have a 1973 CT 41. As with all used boats, care and condition are critical. Main flaws that seem to be universal. If the deck leakes you will have plywood core damage-repairable if not too large. The cabin house on all but the latest ones are a thin glass skin over poor quality plywood. The mizzen mast step is not well executed and will need to be re built. The hollow wooden spars are fine if cared for. Generally a lot of boat for the money and comfortable in a chop. A bit faster than you might expect in a 28,000 fat girl. Shorten sail in a blow to keep the ride comfortable or don't if you like to hear the rigging hum and don't need sleep. If you don't mind, I'd be interested to know what you got for it. I guess you had an ad that still may exist? Description so I can get a better feel of what they go for in various conditions. Got any pics of it? I love looking at everyone's 41's. They're so beautiful. I have saved and categorized a slew of pics of them. I can't get enough of them. There are a few for sale around North America. A few farther away too. Most of them I see are all over the price range, from $40K to just over $100K. And with a wide range of descriptions of their conditions, which doesn't surprise me though. I know the list of serious items to look for. You did several things already on that list,,, tanks, changing to aluminum mast,,,,, rebuilding cabin top,, The other stuff is; switch teak decks to fiberglass, check engine close, wood rot, bow sprint, rudder, """electrical""".  dennymusic said: .... Got any pics of it? I love looking at everyone's 41's. They're so beautiful. I have saved and categorized a slew of pics of them. I can't get enough of them. . Click to expand... Thanks David. (I can't reply to your PM as I am new here and have a quota to meet first) Sorry for the delay in replying. Well I hope I can find a nice one without breaking my bank, and back. Ha. Thanks for the tips. I already know what to look out for on these boats but I didn't know about the link. I have a broker and sent her an email about this. She's under the weather right now pretty bad with her health but did say she'll get the list soon. Thank you for responding. Hopefully you can find a good one. Where are you located? Id you're in my neck of the woods I could go kick the tires of one with you and see if she's any good. Med leayteakyyachtclub is a yahoo group with all the diagrams and info you ever want to know. go there.. write an email to the group to introduce yourself. ask questions. the linky in my signature is the email address for them. Attachments Wow. Beautiful boat Med. Well, as much as I have fallen in love with these 41er's, I just made a major decision change last night. I decided to go with a Vagabond 42. I need the room and that kind of layout down below because I will be living on the boat. I prefer the outside of these 41er's though. I wanted a rear cockpit really bad. It's been tough to give that up but,,,, that's boats for ya. Also, I had thought about a Vagabond 47 but I talked to an owner of one recently and I began to quickly realize that the 47 is way to big to work solo, coming in and out of the slip all the time. I hate depending on other "earthlings" for anything. Upkeep, initial purchase cost, larger boat slip fee and insurance are pretty high too. I might get a 47 when I win the lottery. And if the winnings are really big, I'll get a Formosa 41 also, just to play around in the bay with on the weekends. : ) Med, thanks for all your help and the pics too. Top Contributors this Month  Specifications FORMOSA 41Home - Sailboat Listings 1972 - 40.92 ft / 12.47 m - Formosa Boat Yard Ta Chiao - William Garden  FORMOSA 41 Sailboat DataHull Type: Long Keel Rigging Type: Masthead Ketch LOA: 40.92 ft / 12.47 m LWL: 32.00 ft / 9.75 m S.A. (reported): 780.00 ft² / 72.46 m² Beam: 12.17 ft / 3.71 m Displacement: 28,000.00 lb / 12,701 kg Ballast: 9,200.00 lb / 4,173 kg Max Draft: 6.16 ft / 1.88 m Construction: FG Ballast Type: Iron First Built: 1972 Builder: Formosa Boat Yard Ta Chiao Designer: William Garden Information from sailboatdata.com . Type Engine: Diesel HP: 45 Fuel: 60 gals / 227 L Water: 120 gals / 454 L Hull Speed: 7.58 kn  The Formosa 44 is a 42.68ft masthead sloop designed by Ron Amy and built in fiberglass by Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. since 1983.The Formosa 44 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.  Formosa 44 for sale elsewhere on the web: Main features | Model | Formosa 44 | | | | Length | 42.68 ft | | | | Beam | 12.96 ft | | | | Draft | 6.33 ft | | | | Country | Taiwan (Asia) | | | | Estimated price | $ 101260 | | | Login or register to personnalize this screen. You will be able to pin external links of your choice.  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Also known as the YANKEE CLIPPER 41. ATLANTIC CLIPPER. Similar to CT-41, SEA WOLF 40, SEA TIGER 41.
Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. Company, located in Taiwan, responsible for building a number of yachts under the Formosa name, at a number of different yards.
Formosa 41 is a 40′ 10″ / 12.5 m monohull sailboat designed by William Garden and built by Ta Chiao and Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. starting in 1972.
The Formosa 41 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
The Formosa 51 is a 51.0ft staysail ketch designed by William Garden and built in fiberglass by Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. between 1972 and 1984. The Formosa 51 is a very heavy sailboat which is under powered.
The Formosa 46 is a 45.0ft cutter designed by Doug Peterson and built in fiberglass by Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. since 1978. The Formosa 46 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered.
Also available with a Perkins engine. A number of production yachts were based on this design including the HUDSON FORCE 50, GOLDCOAST OFFSHORE 50.
The Formosa 42 is a classic cruising sailboat that was designed by Stan Huntingford and built in Taiwan by Formosa Boat Building Co Ltd from 1981 to 1990. It is also known as the Slocum 43, after the famous circumnavigator Joshua Slocum.
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The Formosa 34 is a 34.0ft masthead sloop built in fiberglass by Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. since 1975. The Formosa 34 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered.
Formosa 51 is a 50′ 11″ / 15.5 m monohull sailboat designed by William Garden and built by Ta Chiao and Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. between 1972 and 1984.
Specifications LOA: 60′ 0″ LOD: 50'11" LWL: 39′ 0″ Beam: 14′ 2″ Draft: 6′ 2″ Displacement: 52,000 lbs. Ballast: 12.000 lbs. Bridge Clearance: 64′ 0″ Headroom 6'4″ - 6′ 6″ Engine: 85, 120 or 135hp Ford Lehman Fuel Tankage: 160 US Gal. Water Tankage: 150 US Gal. Designer: William Garden Builder: Formosa Boat Building Company Year Introduced: 1972 Year Ended: 1984
Yet another altered version of the KELLY-PETERSON 44 (PETERSON 44 CUTTER), first offered in 1976. (Often, as in this case, with out the payment of design royalties.) To make the boat longer, it is said that builders simply added an incremental distance between each station on the original plans.
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The Formosa 30 is a 29.58ft masthead ketch designed by Alden and built in fiberglass by Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. since 1972. The Formosa 30 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered.
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Specifications FORMOSA 41 Home - Sailboat Listings 1972 - 40.92 ft / 12.47 m - Formosa Boat Yard Ta Chiao - William Garden
The Formosa 44 is a 42.68ft masthead sloop designed by Ron Amy and built in fiberglass by Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. since 1983. The Formosa 44 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer.
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The design has been attributed to Ron Holland though this has not been verified and his name is not shown on the original brochure. It is thought that the tooling was used by at least 2 different builders in Taiwan. An estimate is that 20 were built.