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. The centre cockpit, encapsulated lead keel and skeg-hung rudder give confidence for extended bluewater passages, while the ketch rig offers exceptional versatility and ease of handling for a shorthanded crew. It is no surprise the design has been described as an ideal choice for tradewind circumnavigators.

Blue Zulu is a premium example. She received an extensive refit in 2016 with new engine, teak decks and standing rigging and was refreshed again in New Zealand with new electronics, batteries, solar and more. She is genuinely ready for offshore life: well-equipped, well-maintained, and well-documented with a full maintenance log.

For off-grid passages, the package is hard to beat. 600W of solar with Victron MPPT controllers and a 1560Ah battery bank keep the watermaker, refrigeration and electronics running with ease. A Hydrovane windvane serves as a fully independent backup to the Raymarine autopilot. Starlink is already fitted for global connectivity underway.

Name................................................. Blue Zulu

Year........................................................... 1983

Builder................................... Mao Ta Shipyard

Designer............................. Kaufman and Ladd

LOA......................................................... 50’10”

LWL......................................................... 42’11”

Beam......................................................... 14’3”

Draft................................................................ 7’

Displacement................................... 38,708 lbs

Ballast.............................................. 15,500 lbs

Sail Area ............................................. 1260 ft2

Hull Solid Fiberglass

Deck...................................... Cored Fiberglass

Steering.................................................. Wheel

Keel............. Modified Fin Keel - Encapsulated

Rudder............................................. Skeg hung

Fuel............................... 132 gals/500 l Approx

Water............................... 87 gals/330 l Approx

Hot Water................................................... Yes

Holding Tank.............................................. Yes

CONSTRUCTION

COCKPIT

INTERIOR

GALLEY

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING

INSTRUMENTS

SAILS & CANVAS

RIGGING

DECK GEAR

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

MAINTENANCE

Listed by Max Shaw at the Port Sidney Marina location.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.