The Outremer 51 is a high-performance bluewater cruising catamaran built by Outremer Yachting of France, introduced in 2013. Designed by Christophe Barreau and Frédéric Neuman, the 51 was conceived as a family-capable ocean crosser with racing-inspired efficiency — low displacement, a long narrow hull form, and generous sail area give it a sail-area-to-displacement ratio over 27, exceptional for a cruising cat of this size. At just over 50 feet with a 24-foot beam, she sleeps six in four cabins and features a generous cockpit and wrap-around helm station suited to shorthanded bluewater passages. The Outremer 51 became one of the French builder's bestselling models and earned a strong reputation on Atlantic circuits and Pacific crossings for combining passage-making speed with cruising comfort.
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What is the Outremer 51's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Outremer 51 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 27.41. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
Is the Outremer 51 safe for offshore sailing?
The Outremer 51 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 3.49. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
How much does a Outremer 51 weigh?
The Outremer 51 has a displacement of 22,000 and a length overall (LOA) of 50.08.
Who designed the Outremer 51?
The Outremer 51 was designed by Christophe Barreau / Frédéric Neuman, first built in 2013.