MARGARITA is a beautifully restored Formosa that has undergone an extraordinary transformation. Between 2011–2015, more than 18,000 hours were invested in a complete rebuild: new interior, new joinery, new tanks, upgraded insulation, raised aft deck, and premium woods sourced from around the world. Stunning carvings and craftsmanship throughout.
Powered by a 4.4L JCB engine with PRM750 transmission and a under power controllable pitch WEST MEKAN propeller, she delivers reliable, efficient performance. On deck, you’ll find stainless steel guardrails, butterfly hatches, deck prisms, and a beautifully crafted helm. Modern navigation systems and brand new sails make her ready for long range cruising.
2023 Update: After Covid downtime, another 1,000 hours were invested to restore her to top condition, including replacing wooden masts with alloy masts and transferring all high quality fittings.
Due to the owner’s declining health, the price is now reduced or nearest offer—a rare opportunity to acquire a uniquely rebuilt classic.
More details at www.symargarita.com
| Vessel type: | Ketch |
| Designer: | William Garden |
| Builder: | Formosa Bout building Co Ltd |
| Make: | Formosa |
| Model: | 51 |
| Constructed: | 1975 |
| Registration: | Isle of Man, UK |
| Berths: | 8 |
| No. of engines: | 1 |
| Engine model: | JCB 4.4 |
| Engine power: | 130 |
| Engine hours: | 530 |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Drive type: | Shaft drive |
| Length over all: | 51' |
| Length at waterline: | 40' |
| Beam: | 14' 2" |
| Maximum draft: | 6' 2" |
| Bridge clearance: | 63' |
| Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
| Keel type: | Full Keel |
| Displacement: | 26 metric tons |
| Fuel capacity: | 1800 Litres |
| Water capacity: | 850 Litres |
| Holding tank capacity: | 1000 Litres |
The yacht is equipped with:
Front cabin 2+1, Salon 3, Galley (kitchen) 1, after cabin 2+1 (captain cabin) and two
heads (toilets with shower).
All in all the yacht have 10 (whereof 2 are children) bunks/berths divided into V-berth, settee berth
and captain berth on board, there are sets for 20 people under deck and 10 people above deck.
The makeover of Margarita started end of 2011 in November and she was ready to go into the water
the first time in May 2016. More than 18000 working hours and endless with money. Margarita is
today a sailing yacht with a classic and luxury feeling.
The hull, under the water line, have been sanded down to the fiberglass and after that rebuild with in
total 13 layers of Hempel product so today the hull can be regarded as a new hull.
Above the waterline the hull has been repainted. After the wheel house the deck have been lifted
40cm to give the captain cabin more space and also to give the hull more classic look.
Inside the hull, everything has been taken out until the hull was totally empty. After that the design
has been changed into a more luxury stile, but still classic. Everything has been rebuilt with solid teak
and mahogany. The hull above the water line has been isolate with 30mm foam.
Wood carving in each cabin, hi quality of fabrics and designs lights gives the atmosphere of classic
style of luxury.
Windlass: New 2015 Lewmar, England electric windlass V5.
Winches: New 2015 Lewmar, England, 2 electric size 65, 2 manual size 55, 2 manual size 50, 1 manual size 45.
Dingy : New 2018, 3 meter rib with GRP bottom, engine 15HP new 2015 Mercury.
Toilets: New 2015, 2 electric toilets, TMC fabrication
Stove: New 2015, Dometic stove and oven from Germany. Fuel is alcohol.
Bilge pump: New 2015, 3 bilge pump and total capacity is about 19000l/h.
Antifouling New 2015, Ultrasoundic antifouling with 2 transducers.
Generator: New 2015, Diesel water cooled 3.5Kw from Wisper Power, Netherlands.
Electrics: New, Victron energy Netherlands, Isolation transformer 3600VA, battery charger 60amp and 40 amp charger, Sterling power USA, Battery charger 60amp, battery to battery charger 12 to24 volt 200amp, battery to battery
charger 12 to 12 volt 200amp. Amp calculating units,
230VAC New, 230volt AC system on the boat, outlet in each cabin.
24VDC New, 24 volt DC system is for windlass, bow thruster and power winches.
12VDC New, 12 volt Dc is for the rest of the electric system on the boat as lights, instruments etc.
Electric wire: New, All installation has been with UL standard (US) wire. Wire has been imported from Germany and USA.
Navigation: New, Navigation lights are from Hella.
Lights: New, LED lights both for the cabins and on deck lights are LED designed in Sweden. All cabins light are with one touch technology.
Raymarine, England, Multifunction display E120, , Auto pilot, AIS650, GPS, display instruments; wind, speed, distance, deep, water temp, rudder, compass,, man overboard system,
Radar: Raymarine, England, Digital radar with a self-levelling bracket.
VHF: Raymarine 55, connected to GPS, VHF Cable and antenna has been imported from Germany.
Satellite: Iridum GO, USA, Internet, phone and weather.
Front viewing sonar, Interphase
JCB 4.4litre Diesel, England, Max KW 98,8 at 2050rpm, max torque 549Nm at 1408rpm. Alternator 1 at 95amp, regulator Sterling power USA, alternator 2 Balmar USA 210amp, regulator Balmar USD.
PRM750 CB2 -1.935:1 , England, flex coupling from Centa Sweden,
Propeller: New, Propeller system from West Mekan in Norway. Propeller system 40HVS with a 4 blade propeller. Controllable pitch propeller under power.
All new, engine, gearbox and propellersystem in 2015.
All sails are from Doyle Sailmakers 2015, Main 50.5m2, Mizzan 18,7m2, Stay 24,2m2, Genoa 60,4m2, Code zero 92,4m2
Mainsail& mizzen handling, size 32 batt cars and intermedia cars. Mainsheet and Genoa cars and tracks is size 32, all from Nauticint, Sweden.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.