1980 Skye 51

The Skye 51 was commissioned by the John G. Alden Company, designed by the naval architects Kaufman & Ladd of Annapolis and built by Mao Ta Shipyard in Taiwan. Eighteen Skye 51s were built under the direct supervision of Alden and are highly sought after by world cruisers. The design was for a blue water performance cruising yacht easily handled by a couple and intended for world voyaging. As such, The Skye 51 has been designed, engineered, and built to quality standards comparable with the finest yachts in the world. Few performance cruising designs built today have the exceptional strength, and classic styling that the Skye 51 offers. Yemaya has a spacious sleek open deck, large safe cockpit and wide side decks that make for comfortable and safe cruising. The interior arrangement provides 2 separate en-suite cabins one aft cabin with a double berth, private shower and head, and one forward cabin with a single bunk over a double berth, also with full head. The spacious saloon provides 2 secure pilot berths, a U shaped settee and large dining table. Just aft of the Saloon are the updated galley and navigation station. Aft of the captains cabin lies a large walk in engine room with the renowned 82 Hp Perkins 4.236 Marine Diesel. The V-berth can serve as a crew cabin or storage for tools and sails. Her cutter, ketch-rig allow a variety of sail combinations to suit the conditions. Current owner sails her easily solo or as a couple. Yemaya is a world voyaging yacht that has completed two circumnavigations. She underwent a major retrofit starting in 2015 to include: electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, stove, navigation, 2 autopilots, led lights, engine rebuild, water maker, roller furling, stainless work, canvas, solar, and removal of the teak deck. She is well equipped to continue cruising the world off the grid in style, safety and comfort. Currently cruising Panama. Viewing available at Shelter Bay Marina by prior arrangement.

Equipment: Major refit 2015-2020 (over $180,000)
 Long Fin Keel, Sked hung rudder
, Cutter Rigged Ketch
 Water 80 gallons watermaker 50 gal Nauta Flexible (New 2020) 30 gal stainless tank Fuel 104 gallons-50gal Nauta Flexible (New 2020) 2x27gal Holding Tank: 20 gal
(New 2019) Accommodations: Sleeps 8 in 2 double berths and 4 single berths. Electrical/Navigation Icom VHF Marine Radio with cockpit repeater. (New in 2015)
 Iridium Go satellite phone/internet w/ optional external antenna B&G Zeus 2 Navigation multi-touch chartplotter with GPS. (New in 2015) B&G Go-Free wireless network. (New in 2015)
 B&G Instruments- depth & Speed (New in 2015) Wind (New in Dec 2020)
 B&G Sonic Hub bluetooth stereo system B&G 4G Radar. (New in 2015)
 Simrad NAIS 400 Class B AIS unit. (New in 2015)
 Simrad AC42 autopilot computer. (New in 2015)
 Jefa Direct Drive, DD-2 autopilot drive. (New 2015) CPT Autopilot- Heavy duty wheel pilot. (New 2016) (refurbished in 2020) Lewmar Project 1500 Anchor Windlass 1700w (New 2020) 12V DC and 110V AC electrical system Mastervolt 2500w/ 100amp Combi inverter/ charger. (New 2015) Honda EU2000i generator Three 140w Solar Panels mounted above davits. (New 2015)
 Three 170w Solar Panels mounted above aft Bimini. (New Dec 2020)
 Two Blue Sky 3000i Solar Boost computers. (New 2015)
 Alternator on engine. (New 2015)
 Alternator charge computer. (New 2015)
 12v Firefly Carbon Foam Battery Bank 580 Amp hours. (New 2020)
 12v Marine Start Battery in engine room. (New Dec 2020)
 Three 12V bilge pumps
 Whale Gusher manual bilge pump 12v power sockets and USB sockets at nav. station
 120v US-style power sockets throughout 6 Caframo Cabin Fans LED Lights- Navigation, Cabin and Deck Engine and Mechanical: Perkins 4-236 diesel engine, 82HP. (Receipts for extensive work 2015) Max Prop 3-blade folding prop
 B&G autopilot with Jefa DD-2 drive (New 2015) CPT autopilot at helm. (New 2016) Honda 2kw generator. (New 2015)
 Hot and cold pressurised water. (New 2015)
 Engine/120v water heater. (New 2015)
 Manual saltwater pump in galley. Cruise RO 30 Gallon/hr high output water maker. (New 2015) (New Membranes Jan 2021) Includes spare filters and system flushing supplies. 12v Technautics Cool Blue fridge compressor. (New 2015)
 12v Technautics Cool Blue freezer compressor. (New 2015)
 Force 10 2 burner stove w/oven (New 2015) Standing Rigging replaced Dec 2019 including chainplates and mast attachment points. Masts, spreaders and Booms refinished with Awlgrip paint system. Tidetrack system added to Main and Mizzen Masts for easy sail handling. (2019) Harken roller furling on headsail. (New 2016)
 Lewmar winches
 Mainsail with 2 reef points
 Hood 150% Genoa Hank on Storm gib for inner forestay (New 2019) Ground Tackle: Anchor Bow roller replaced 2020 Rocna 40(88lb) Primary Anchor (new 2020) 3/8 G4 Chain 300ft (New 2020) Safety and First-Aid: Crewsaver 6 person >24hr offshore liferaft (New 2019) PainsWessex Offshore Flare kit in waterproof canister (expiry 09/2022) ACR Global Fix Pro 406 Mhz EPIRB w/ GPS. (New 2015) Groco Thru-hulls & Seacocks (New 2020) All Sunbrella fabric on deck. Inmar 3.2m Aluminum RIB (New 2015) w/ 15HP Yamaha outboard (2020)complete list & photos available on request.