Bénéteau Sense 51
Sailboat
51′ 1″
Since 2016
Overview
- Builder
- Bénéteau
- Model
- Sense 51
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 2016 on
- Designer
- Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design
- Hull
- Fin w/bulb & twin rudders
- Hull material
- FG w/ balsa cored deck
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 51′ 1″ (15.58 m)
- Waterline length
- 46′ 1″ (14.05 m)
- Beam
- 15′ 11″ (4.85 m)
- Displacement
- 34,204 lb (15,515 kg)
- Ballast
- 8,741 lb (3,965 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 1,309 sq ft (121.6 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 65′ 7″ (20.00 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 20′ 2″ (6.15 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 61′ 4″ (18.70 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 19′ 6″ (5.95 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 19.9
- Displacement / length
- 156
- Ballast ratio
- 26%
- Capsize screening
- 1.96
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Iron
- Construction
- FG w/ balsa cored deck
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.