- Builder
- Shannon
- Model
- Aegan 51
- Center Cockpit +2
- Length
- 56 ft
- Built in
- United States (USA)
General
BuilderShannon
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States (USA)
Boat TypeCenter Cockpit, Ketch, Monohull
CategorySail
Hull TypeMonohull
Hull ModifierSoft chine, V-sections
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Vessel DesignerWalter Schutz
Accommodation
LayoutLayout 1
Guest Limit4
Number of Cabins2
Double Bed2
Total Berths4
Dry Head2
Total Heads2
Engines
Standard · 1× Yanmar 4JH4-HTE1
Drive TypeDirect Drive
Engines1
Horsepower per Engine110 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Measurements
Overall Length56 ft
Waterline Length42.8 ft
Beam14.3 ft
Standard Draft5.8 ft
Optional Draft9.8 ft
Displacement Weight39,000 lb
Keel Weight15,500 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity150 gal
Fresh Water Tank250 gal
Rigging
Main Sail1,227 sq ft
Figures are for the current generation unless marked otherwise. Where a specification differs by generation or engine package, it is shown for the relevant version.
What Is a Shannon Aegan 51?
The Shannon Aegean 51 is a classic bluewater cruising yacht designed for safe and comfortable offshore passagemaking. Built with a heavy-displacement hull and traditional ocean-going philosophy, it offers excellent stability, strong seaworthiness, and practical long-range cruising capabilities. The yacht combines handcrafted construction, protected living spaces, and an easy-to-manage sail plan suited for extended time at sea.
Shannon Aegan 51 Exterior
Shannon Aegan 51 Interior
Shannon Aegan 51 Deck Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the Shannon Aegan 51 measures 56 ft overall, with a beam of 14.3 ft.
Top and cruising speed depend on the engine package and load. Check the engines tab in the specifications above and the individual listings for the figures of each hull.
New hulls are priced by the builder and its dealers and include the current generation's equipment. Used hulls are priced by their owners and reflect age, hours, condition, and upgrades since delivery.