Fraser 51
Description
The Fraser 51 is a rare, high-quality bluewater performance cruiser (cutter rig) built as a semi-custom yacht in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. It was designed by Douglas Cook (a Canadian naval architect known for several Fraser-series designs) and constructed by De Kleer Brothers Industries Ltd. (Richmond, BC, Canada), with molds built by Gene Rufer. Only a handful were produced (estimates around 5 hulls from the De Kleers, plus possible others under similar Fraser branding), making it extremely scarce on the market. The Fraser 51 was built as a no-nonsense, ocean-passage-making cutter—emphasizing strong construction, elegant lines, and high standards for long-distance cruising. It's a fin-keel, masthead sloop (some cutter configs) with a reputation for excellent performance, stability, and comfort (spacious teak interior, good headroom, multiple cabins in some layouts).
Construction Details
| Designer | Douglas Cook |
|---|---|
| Builder | DeKleer Bros. Ind. Ltd. (Canada) |
| Length | 51.000 ft |
| LOA | 51.000 ft |
| LWL | 40.000 ft |
| Beam | 14.000 ft |
| Max Draft | 8.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 63 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 19.50 ft |
| p | 55 ft |
| e | 19 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 ft | 19.50 ft | 55 ft | 19 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Fraser 51 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 55 ft - (16764 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | * 57.4 ft - (17496 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 57.56 ft - (17544 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 522 ft² |
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Fraser 51 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 52.76 ft - (16081 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.69 ft - (7830 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.06 ft - (14039 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.43 ft - (6837 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 591.64 ft² |
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Fraser 51 - GENOA
| Luff | * 62.65 ft - (19096 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 31.37 ft - (9562 mm) |
| Leech | * 59.06 ft - (18001 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 29.25 ft - (8915 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 916.2 ft² |
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Fraser 51 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 62.65 ft - (19096 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 35.1 ft - (10698 mm) |
| Foot | * 35.1 ft - (10698 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1869.16 ft² |
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