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Formosa Boats 56 Pilothouse Ketch for sale in Plymouth United Kingdom

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Make & Model

Formosa Boats 56 Pilothouse Ketch

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Description.

A fabulous and much admired pilothouse ketch. Benefitting from a 2 year restoration including all new standing rigging, 8 new throughhull fittings, new foresail furler, genoa, lazy bags, large bimini, liferafts, anchors, anchor chain, watermaker and much more.

'Andromeda' is a very safe, stable, well equipped blue water cruiser with a wonderful aft deck seating and dining area under large Bimini.All teak woodwork throughout.

2 helms from inside and deck

Cutter rigged ketch

Encapsulated keel with skeg hung rudder

Bow thruster

Name of vessel Andromeda

Vessel type. Sailing Yacht

Model. Formosa 56/62 Pilothouse ketch

62' on deck, including bowsprit and 66' including davits.

Built. 1991

Construction. GRP

Keel Encapsulated long fin keel.

Rig. Masthead ketch rigged cutter

Engine. Ford Lehman Sabre 135 HP

S/S CQR 30kg anchor and s/s chain

35kg Bugle anchor 2017 and 100m chain 2017

30kg fisherman's kedge anchor 2017

Muir and Thor electric anchor windlass

2 Lewmar ST66 2-speed primary winches

2 Lewmar ST56 2-speed secondary winches

Lewmar ST52 mainsheet winch

2 Lewmar 30s on Mizzen mast

3 Lewmar 46s on Main mast

Spinlock jammer on main mast 2017

Spinlock clutch on Mizzen mast.2017

Self-tacking staysail and mizzen tracks

Outdoor, on deck helm

Indoor, inside cockpit helm

Bathing platform and s/s boarding ladder

Gas locker for 2 13kg bottles

Rope cutter

Dorade vents

Teak aft-deck.

Aft-deck shower.

Large Bimini 2017

Bimini extension as far as main boom 2017

Passerelle s/s

Genoa sail 2017, furling

Genoa furler 2017

Mainsail, slab reefing

Mizzen sail, slab reefing

Lazy jack sail covers 2017

Safety equipment:

- Seago ocean 6 man liferaft ISO

- Seago ocean 4 man liferaft 2017

- EPIRB with GPS 2017

- life jackets. 2017

Engine room

Ford Lehman 135hp engine

Fisher Panda 12kw generator

Watermarker 2017 *nw

2 Outboard motors

Sterling 40A 4 stage battery charger 2017

Hydraulic steering

High s/s guard rail

Cockpit and saloon window covers

Hot water Calorifier

2 x 280w solar panels

Window covers

Quality mattresses.

- dining table

- large Garmin combined chart plotter and radar

- Raymarine Autohelm 7000 autopilot

- AIS class B.

Accomodation: 4 cabins and 3 heads::

- maatercabin: super king size bed, separate heads and shower, aft windows, 2 seats.

- crew cabin: 2 bunk beds with own heads

- 2 cabins with bunks with access to shared heads

- washing machine

- twin sinks

- microwave

- Force 10 gas cooker

- large extractor hood

- large curved seating area around table

- 2 seats with inlaid chess table

- Stereo hi-fi ( Pioneer/Bose)

- electric heater

- chart table

- battery monitor

- 2 x 600 litre fuel tanks

- 2 x 600 litre water tanks

Forward heads

Sail locker

Anchor locker

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

Ford Lehman Sabre 135 HP

Length Overall

18.90 metres

ABOUT FORMOSA BOATS 56 PILOTHOUSE KETCH

The Formosa Boats 56 Pilothouse Ketch is 62 feet long and has a 4.5 feet beam. The Formosa Boats 56 Pilothouse Ketch is made of fiberglass.

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Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The boat is equipped with 0 cabins, 8- berths, a galley and toilet facility.

Rig

The boat equipped with a ketch rig. A ketch rig is generally considered easier to handle, because the sails are smaller, and because it can sail on most points to the wind with one sail completely taken down for repair or while reefing. The sail configuration of a ketch allows for better comfort and stability when sailing downwind or on a broad reach.

The Formosa 56 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.20 - 2.30 meter (7.22 - 7.52 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Formosa 56 is typically equipped with an inboard diesel engine

The transmission is a shaft drive. A shaft drive will in the long run require less maintenance than other types of drive e.g. a sail drive.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Formosa 56 is 1.67, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Formosa 56 is about 512 kg/cm, alternatively 2870 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 512 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 2870 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 22.77

Maintenance

If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

UsageLengthDiameter
Jib sheet 17.0 m(55.8 feet)16 mm(5/8 inch)
Genoa sheet17.0 m(55.8 feet)16 mm(5/8 inch)
Mainsheet 42.5 m(139.4 feet)16 mm(5/8 inch)
Spinnaker sheet37.4 m(122.7 feet)16 mm(5/8 inch)

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56 Fin in Honolulu, , , .

Fantastic 63 foot / 19.2 m cruiser with a fin for great open stability and maneuverability in close quarters (she can spin in place).
The rig can easily be short-handed, and I mostly single-handed her on our trip with my wife and from to through to .
on foresail, inner hanked-on inner foresail with self-tacking boom, with lazy-jacks, and mizzen sail.

Plenty of space and beautiful woodwork, making this both a capable ocean vessel and beautiful home on the with three cabins for privacy, and room to stand and spread out.
The downtown Honolulu location makes it great for enjoying the beach, , dining and amenities, but also provides an amazing starting point to venture out.

We have since settled down on and our focus has shifted to other activities and hobbies.
"Gryphon" is conveniently moored in a slip in Honolulu, and we have her listed for $140,000 USD with our : Kokua Yacht Sales.



56 "Gryphon" for more pictures, details and contact information, or PM me.
Thank you for looking and have a great day!  
31-12-2020, 13:13  
, can you tell me about the and I don't see any information on this in the ad other then the make and model. What's she got for hours, works done, etc. Also does she have a gen set or high output , hours on gen set, etc? Does she have a life raft and what's it's status? When was the bottom job done that was mentioned in the ad? Besides the tired and that needs attention is there any other works that need to be completed for example hatches and that need to be rebeded or replaced, etc
31-12-2020, 15:08  
Boat: Formosa 56
2715E 120 HP with and Borg Warner Velvet Drive.
Although she currently does not have a , there is a whole separate genset engine compartment and ready for one.
An Interprotect barrier coating with Red Trinidad SR antifouling was applied in 2013 to the Bottom.
We have removed and stored the older from Gryphon.
For extended foul sailing, I would consider replacing some .
She is in good shape for her age.
11-05-2021, 19:23  
Boat: Formosa 56
cruiser and contemplating a trip to Hawaii, a simple test makes traveling easy. Checkout "Safe Travels Hawaiʻi", a good place to start is: . "Gryphon" is a 1983 Formosa 56 Fin keel Cutter Ketch located in Honolulu and can easily accommodate 9.  
19-05-2021, 21:34  
20-05-2021, 11:03  
Boat: Formosa 56
20-05-2021, 14:24  
, , gen, need lots of and no real in 8 years,, it’s a real in the making,, and that trim left on its all screwed, if you ever put a better on her let me know but a conservative figure on fixes will be a $100k and probably $150k and top end of value on her is $210k. But she is a looker with great layout, ps I’ve tried your several times this week with no reply so I’d say broker needs replacement too
20-05-2021, 18:50  
Boat: Formosa 56
06-06-2021, 14:37  
and reached out to your broker in Honolulu-
Could you comment on the fin keel? Is it encapsulated or a bolt on?
We’ve enjoyed reading your post thank you
K
QUOTE=sailingdutchboy;3305557]1983 Formosa 56 Fin keel Cutter Ketch for in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, .

Fantastic 63 foot / 19.2 m blue water cruiser with a fin keel for great open water stability and maneuverability in close quarters (she can spin in place).
The Cutter Ketch rig can easily be short-handed, and I mostly single-handed her on our trip with my wife and from to through to Hawaii.
on foresail, inner hanked-on inner foresail with self-tacking boom, with lazy-jacks, and mizzen sail.

Plenty of space and beautiful woodwork, making this both a capable ocean vessel and beautiful home on the water with three cabins for privacy, and room to stand and spread out.
The downtown Honolulu location makes it great for enjoying the beach, weather, dining and amenities, but also provides an amazing starting point to venture out.

We have since settled down on Oahu and our focus has shifted to other activities and hobbies.
"Gryphon" is conveniently moored in a slip in Honolulu, and we have her listed for sale for $140,000 USD with our broker: Kokua Yacht Sales.



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, sails, gen, need lots of and no real hull in 8 years,, it’s a real in the making,, and that trim left on its all screwed, if you ever put a better on her let me know but a conservative figure on fixes will be a $100k and probably $150k and top end of value on her is $210k. But she is a looker with great layout, ps I’ve tried your broker several times this week with no reply so I’d say broker needs replacement too
 
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Divers of the Vigili del Fuoco, the Italian Corps. of Firefighters enter Porticello harbor near Palermo, with the body of Hannah Lynch, the last missing person at the back of the boat on August 23, 2024, four days after the British-flagged luxury yacht Bayesian sank. Credit: Alessandro Fucarini/AFP/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

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    Formosa boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a range of prices from $29,000 on the relatively more affordable end, with costs up to $177,803 for the most extravagant model yachts. What Formosa model is the best? Some of the most iconic Formosa models now listed include: 46, 36, 41, 47 and 42. Specialized yacht brokers, dealers, and ...

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    Boat: Hudson Force 50; 57' overall. Posts: 30. Re: About a Formosa 56 Ketch. As an owner of another Taiwan built heavy blue-water cruiser, you'll love the way it sails and all the associated comforts. As for "too much boat," we went from a Hunter 36' (Cherubini design) to a Hudson Force 50 (sister ship to Formosa).

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    More about the Formosa 56. Fine example of the Formosa 56 ketch rigged cruising yacht. She is in good condition with all her wood work, canopies and upholstery all well cared for. Built according highest quality standards by the prestigious Formosa shipyard in Taipei, Taiwain in 1982, this ketch will make an excellent live aboard or world-wide ...

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    New Arrival; 1974 Formosa Cruising Ketch. US$95,000. MIchael Anthony Yacht Services | Palm Coast, Florida

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    56' Formosa - Kona Coast Boat & Yacht Sales. 56' FORMOSA 1982. $50,000. The "Gryphon" is located in Honolulu, Oahu and has a LOA OF 63' and was built in 1982. Only serious inquires only. Sailboat has a lot of potential and would be a great slip holder, live aboard or for some one that wants to sail.

  7. 1974 Formosa Cruising Ketch Ketch for sale

    Find more information and images about the boat and contact the seller or search more boats for sale on YachtWorld. ... 56,000Lb. Miscellaneous. Windlass: Electric Windlass. Deadrise At Transom: 5deg. Electrical Circuit: 12V. ... 1974 Formosa Cruising Ketch. US$95,000. Palm Coast, Florida. 2001 Mangusta 105' US$1,350,000.

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    Viewing strictly by appointment only. Name of vessel Andromeda Vessel type. Sailing Yacht Model. Formosa 62 (56) Pilothouse ketch Built. 1991 Construction. GRP Keel Encapsulated long fin keel. Rig. Masthead ketch rigged cutter Engine. Ford Lehman Sabre 135 HP Fabulous, much admired, pilot house ketch, benefitting from a 2 year restoration.

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    Vessel type. Sailing Yacht. Model. Formosa 56/62 Pilothouse ketch. 62' on deck, including bowsprit and 66' including davits. Built. 1991. Construction. GRP. Keel Encapsulated long fin keel. Rig. Masthead ketch rigged cutter. Engine. Ford Lehman Sabre 135 HP. Deck Gear. S/S CQR 30kg anchor and s/s chain. 35kg Bugle anchor 2017 and 100m chain 2017

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    1980 Formosa 36. US$50,368. ↓ Price Drop. Marina Estrella - El Masnou | El Masnou, Barcelona. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price.

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    Formosa 56 Pilothouse Ketch. United Kingdom. £109,000 GBP Tax paid / included. 1991 | 18.90m | Diesel | Sail. View details. All boats from Plymouth Yacht Sales . Contact Seller. 20. Formosa 36. Catalonia, Spain. £38,119 GBP Listed price €45,000 EUR. ... Formosa Boat Building Company Ltd., often acclaimed for its exceptional craftsmanship ...

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  15. Review of Formosa 56

    The Formosa 56 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel. The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.20 - 2.30 meter (7.22 - 7.52 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

  16. For Sale: Formosa 56 in Hawaii

    Join Date: Dec 2020. Location: Oahu, Hawaii, USA. Boat: Formosa 56. Posts: 27. Formosa 56 in Hawaii. 1983 Formosa 56 Fin keel Cutter Ketch for sale in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA. Fantastic 63 foot / 19.2 m blue water cruiser with a fin keel for great open water stability and maneuverability in close quarters (she can spin in place).

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    Viewing strictly by appointment only. Name of vessel Andromeda Vessel type. Sailing Yacht Model. Formosa 62 (56) Pilothouse ketch Built. 1991 Construction. GRP Keel Encapsulated long fin keel. Rig. Masthead ketch rigged cutter Engine. Ford Lehman Sabre 135 HP Fabulous, much admired, pilot house ketch, benefitting from a 2 year restoration.

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  19. 1983 Formosa 56 Specs And Pricing

    Hull Material Used. Fiberglass. Length. 17.07 m / (56 ft) Selling Price. 199.950 (GBP) Service repair manual. Formosa 56 Manual.

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    Seven people died when the Bayesian, a 56-metre sailing boat, sank to the bottom of the sea during bad weather early on 19 August. There were 22 passengers and crew on board, 15 of whom managed to ...

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  22. Locals pay respects to victims of yacht wreck in Italy

    Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, was also among those who died when the family's 56-meter-long (184-foot) boat, the Bayesian, capsized during a fierce, pre-dawn storm on Monday off Porticello ...

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    1981 Formosa Kelly Peterson 46. US$99,000. ↓ Price Drop. HAREL YACHTS | Saint Martin, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price.

  25. Bayesian yacht captain faces manslaughter probe after deadly sinking in

    James Cutfield, 51, was the head of crew aboard the 56-meter (184-foot) sailing boat when it capsized in the throes of a ferocious storm last Monday, killing six passengers, including British ...

  26. Buy 1983 Formosa 56

    Used 1983 Formosa 56 for sale is located in Inner Harbour ( England, United Kingdom ). This vessel was designed and built by the Formosa shipyard in 1983. Key features 1983 Formosa 56: length 17.07 meters, beam 4.55 meters, boat displacement 27,000 kilograms and max boat draft 2.26 meters. Hull key features 1983 Formosa 56: keel type - fin keel ...

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