The Ct 54 is a 54.0ft staysail ketch designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Ta Chiao (TAIWAN) between 1975 and 1981.
100 units have been built.
The Ct 54 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Ct 54 | ||
| Length | 54 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.52 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 28.95 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 331.48 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 50.92 | ||
| Capsize | 1.59 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 42.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 57000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 16500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.74 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1246 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 720 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 526.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 60 ft | ||
| J | 24 ft | ||
| P | 54 ft | ||
| E | 19.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 120 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 300 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 300 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ta Chiao (TAIWAN) | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 100 |
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