Bénéteau Cyclades 51.5

Sailboat 51′ 4″ Since 2005

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Cyclades 51.5
Type
Sailboat
Built
2005 on
Designer
Berret/Racoupeau
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
51′ 4″ (15.64 m)
Beam
16′ 1″ (4.91 m)
Displacement
30,142 lb (13,672 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,145 sq ft (106.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
59′ 4″ (18.08 m)
J (foretriangle base)
17′ 11″ (5.45 m)
P (mainsail luff)
55′ 1″ (16.80 m)
E (mainsail foot)
20′ 8″ (6.29 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Capsize screening
2.07

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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