1984 Shannon Aegean 51

About This Vessel

This 1984 Shannon Aegean 51, measures 51 ft, and is located in Tracy's Landing, Maryland, powered by Yanmar 4JH4-HTE1 110.00HP.

The Shannon Aegean 51 ketch represents the purpose of Walter Schulz’s designs and Shannon Boat Company’s craftsmanship: an exceptionally strong bluewater passagemaker built for world cruising and living aboard with comfort, safety and speed. Conmara pairs a sea-kindly hull with a shoal-draft keel/centerboard (5 ft 9 in board up) and a full skeg protecting the rudder, with her four-blade feathering propeller set in the aperture between skeg and rudder.A built-in pilothouse forward of the cockpit shelters a forward hydraulic helm, and an aft cable-steered helm serves the open cockpit. A separate hydraulic arm is dedicated to the Garmin autopilot, giving three independent ways to steer. All sails furl from the deep, comfortable cockpit, and the versatile ketch plan makes short-handed sailing easy while her 64 ft air draft keeps the Intracoastal Waterway open.Below, light oak stavings, varnished teak trim, hand-picked mahogany hull ceilings and teak-and-holly soles are finished to a high standard and in great condition. The current owner has invested steadily since 2013 in new rigging, engine, generator, lithium power, electronics, canvas and systems, all documented by year and vendor below. Conmara is Irish Gaelic for “Hound of the Sea.”Key highlights•     Walter Schulz–designed Shannon Aegean 51 center-cockpit ketch with built-in pilothouse and hard cockpit enclosure•     Keel/centerboard hull: 5 ft 9 in draft board-up for shoal cruising, 9.9 ft board-down for windward performance; 64 ft air draft for the ICW•     Airex- and Divinycell-cored biaxial laminate hull and deck (no balsa); hull, deck and masts Awlgrip painted•     All new Selden standing and running rigging (2021/22); both masts pulled, rewired for LED and repainted•     Every sail furls from the cockpit: electric in-mast main, electric Furlex genoa, furling mizzen, self-tending staysail, top-down asymmetric; Mack sails (2016/17)•     Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110 HP turbo diesel and MaxProp 4-blade; new Yanmar Paguro 4000 generator (2026)•     Two UL 1973–rated LiFePO4 banks totaling 1,256 Ah (2026), Xantrex 3000W inverter/charger, Victron charging and monitoring, solar•     Twin helms (forward hydraulic in pilothouse, aft Edson cable); Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot on independent hydraulic arm; Fantom radar, AIS 600, SSB, Starlink•     Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning/heat (16K + 12K), Sea Frost refrigeration, Cruise RO watermaker, bow thruster Design & PedigreeWalter Schulz design; Shannon Boat CompanyHull number / production runNHN50120583SOwnership historyCurrent owner since approx. 2013 (upgrade history begins 2013/14)How she has been usedDesigned and equipped for world cruising and liveaboardCruising grounds & waterUS East Coast & BahamasStorage & careMaintained with extensive professional service (K/L Marine, Holland Marine, Hutton Marine, Mack Sails and others)Reason for saleBlue water days are coming to an end. I am returning to land. Identification & ConstructionDesignerWalter SchulzHull constructionAirex composite foam-core biaxial laminate – no balsaDeck constructionDivinycell composite foam-core biaxial laminate – no balsaFinishHull, boot stripe, deck and masts Awlgrip painted – no gelcoat to maintainHull colorWhiteKeel typeKeel/centerboard with 15,500 lb internal solid lead ballastRudder typeSkeg-hung, full skeg protectionRig typeKetchMastsAluminum main and mizzen (Selden); stepping to be confirmed Dimensions & PerformanceLOA (with bowsprit)56.0 ftLOA / LOD50.92 ft / 15.52 mLWL42.75 ft / 13.03 mBeam14.25 ft / 4.34 mDraft5 ft 9 in centerboard up / 9.9 ft centerboard downAir draft / bridge clearance64 ftDisplacement39,000 lb (metric conversion to be corrected – see worksheet)Ballast15,500 lb internal solid lead (metric conversion to be corrected)Sail area1,227 sq ftSA/D ratioSource states 31.8 – verify (see worksheet)Cruising speed / fuel burn6-8 Kts/ 1 - 1.3  Accommodation SummaryCabins / berthsAft master (centerline queen), forward V-berth cabin; crew cabin currently configured as pantry (convertible back to berth); two salon setteesHeads / showers2 heads, each with separate stall showerLayoutForward cabin, guest head and shower, main salon, galley (stbd) and nav center (port) at companionway, pantry/crew cabin, engine-room passageway, aft master stateroom with ensuite Recent Upgrades & Maintenance HistoryYear2013/14Edson aft helm & quadrant steering cable (K/L Marine)Dometic 16K (fwd) and 12K (aft) A/C + heat with ductwork; hoses, pump, wiring, shelf (K/L Marine)Chainplates replaced (K/L Marine)Raritan PHII toilets (2) (K/L Marine)18 bronze portlight bug screens; 18 Zarcor portlight closuresBimini & cockpit enclosure, Soltis cockpit shade sides, exterior Sunbrella covers, 5 hatch covers, cockpit cushions (Topstitch Canvas Loft)Helm chair & covers, nav seat, salon settees upholstered; master, crew & V-berth mattresses and bedding (Topstitch Canvas Loft)Garmin AIS 600, sonar, two GPS, NMEA network, autopilot & compass, gWind and water instruments (Hutton Marine)Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110 HP turbo diesel engine and exhaust system; helm instrument console (Holland Marine)MaxProp 4-blade feathering prop; 1.5 in stainless prop shaft; rudder packing; centerboard cable (Holland Marine)Sea Frost engine-driven refrigerator & freezer (Holland Marine)Cruise RO SM30 watermaker (Holland Marine)Upper & lower bilge pumps; Ultra-Switch pump & alarm (Holland Marine)All lifelines; dinghy lift rigging (Holland Marine)Pilothouse top window (smoked Lexan) & hatch flat panels; side cockpit window replacement (Holland Marine)Rocna anchor; AnchorLift self-launching bow anchor lift and swivel (Holland Marine)Fireboy engine-room extinguisher (Holland Marine)Edson steering conduit for aft cable system (Mystic Systems Marine Supply2015Yamaha Enduro 8 HP 2-cyl outboard; Maxwell anchor switch at fwd helm; new Capilano hydraulic pump2016/17New Mack sails – main, staysail, genoa, mizzen (Mack Sails)ProFurl staysail furler; Balmar 20 top-down spinnaker furler; Selden whisker poleSide Power 5-blade thruster upgrade kit;Captain’s chair footrest2020KISS-SSB counterpoise for ICOM M802 (RadioTech)Raritan ElectroScan waste treatment systemRaritan 12 gal water heaterMasthead nav light; Magma kettle grillDobinson 50 L portable fridge/freezer2021/22Selden mizzen furling mast, all-new 316SS standing & running rigging (main and mizzen) (Mack Sails)Selden Furlex FLX404E electric forestay furler and running rigging (Mack Sails)Main and mizzen masts removed, rewired for LED lighting and instruments, primed (InterProtect 2000E) and Awlgrip paintedDeck hardware rebedded; four 316SS cowl vents; 316SS bow and stern platesSuperior ISO Wave Breaker 4-person self-righting life raft (valise)190W Go Power solar panel on 316SS davit mount; Victron BlueSolar MPPT; Victron BMV-712 monitor (St. Mary’s Electronics)Garmin Fantom 24 radar; Garmin Reactor 40 CCU; GAM/McKim split SSB antennaAB 8.6 ft fiberglass-hull dinghy (warranty replacement, commissioned May 2022); Forespar outboard liftWatermaker membranes (2) replaced2023/24All copper water pipe replaced with PEX; AO Smith accumulatorSix Kidde marine fire extinguishers; ProMariner FS60 60A galvanic isolatorStarlink with dedicated Victron Phoenix 12/375 inverter; Garmin GPSMAP 743xsv at nav tableXantrex Freedom SW3012 3000W inverter/charger; Victron DC-DC charger for bow bank; Reactor 40 ECU (warranty)2026Two WattCycle 12V 628 Ah LiFePO4 batteries (UL 1973, steel cased)Victron Orion 1400 DC-DC charger and shuntsYanmar Paguro 4000 generator with panel, hoses, siphon and mufflers Accommodations & InteriorForward cabinLarge V-berth; deck hatches and opening ports; abundant stowage; door to forward headForward head & showerVanity with stainless sink; Raritan toilet with Raritan ElectroScan Type I MSD; opening port; 110V outlet; separate stand-up stall shower opposite with teak grating; doors from forward cabin and salonMain salonTwo comfortable settees; double-leaf dining table to starboard; storage behind settee backs and in vented cabinetsNavigation centerTo port of companionway: wide hinged chart table with storage, electronics console and cabinetsPantry / crew cabinAft of galley to starboard; currently a pantry with removable multi-drawer cabinet; new crew berth cushion included for conversion back to a crew cabinPassageway / workroomTall doors to engine and systems; breaker panels; long counter with freezer and provision for a bench viseAft master stateroomCenterline queen berth; bureau to starboard; drawers at head of berth; multiple lockers; hidden locker beneath mattress; second companionway to cockpitAft headVanity with stainless sink; Raritan PHII toilet; stall shower with teak grating; opening port; 110V outletJoinery & finishLight oak stavings on bulkheads; varnished teak trim (Epifanes); hand-picked mahogany hull ceilings; off-white classic headlinersCabin solesSolid varnished teak and hollyUpholstery & beddingSalon settees, nav seat and all mattresses redone (Topstitch Canvas Loft, 2013/14)Light & ventilation18 bronze opening ports with bug screens and Zarcor closures; 5 Shannon-style deck hatches; multiple doradesEntertainmentFusion AM/FM/Bluetooth/NMEA 2000/SiriusXM stereo with speakers in salon, aft cabin and cockpit; Insignia 24 in 1080p Fire TV GalleyLayoutAthwartship galley to starboard of the main companionway, configured for offshore cooking and liveaboard useStove / ovenThree-burner stainless LPG stove with ovenMicrowaveYesRefrigerationSea Frost engine-driven refrigerator and freezer (separate freezer in passageway counter); Dobinson 50 L 12V/110V portable fridge/freezer (approx. 3A draw)Sinks & faucetsDouble stainless sinks; designer faucets and mixing valvesCounters & storageAbundant counter space and storage; adjacent pantryPropane systemTwo 20 lb LPG tanks in dedicated aft locker for stove and grillSafetyLPG solenoid / sniffer to be confirmed Engine & PropulsionEngine make / modelYanmar 4JH4-HTE1 4-cyl turbo diesel (installed 2013/14)Horsepower110 HPHours2400PropellerMaxProp 4-blade auto-feathering, in aperture between skeg and rudderShaft & packing1.5 in stainless prop shaft (2013/14)Fuel filtrationDedicated Racor primary filters: two for engine, one for generator; fuel manifold and pumpsEngine roomDedicated engine room with excellent access to engine, generator, refrigeration, watermaker, water heater; removable cockpit sole for major workGeneratorYanmar Paguro 4000 (new 2026) with panel, hoses, siphon and mufflersBow thrusterSide Power 12V with 5-blade upgradeSparesNew alternator and starter spares includedTankageFuel - 150 gal. total (4 tanks) Aluminum4th auxiliary tank beneath crew-cabin berthFresh water - 250 gal. total (4 tanks) Stainless steel Holding - Raritan ElectroScan Type I treatment Tank monitoringTank Tender Plumbing & Water SystemsPressure waterFresh water pump; AO Smith accumulator; all copper replaced with PEX (2023/24)Water heaterRaritan 12 gal glass-lined, engine heat exchanger (2020)WatermakerCruise RO SM30 (2013/14); new membranes (2021/22); output to be confirmedHeadsTwo Raritan PHII toilets; forward head with Raritan ElectroScanShowersStall showers in both heads; shower sump pumps; hot/cold cockpit showerBilge pumpsUpper and lower bilge pumps; Ultra-Switch with alarmWashdownPressure washdown on foredeck and aft deckSeacocksYes, Working heavy bronze Groco throughout boat  Electrical SystemsAC SystemShore power110V / 60A; four 30A shore power cords/inlets (two port, two starboard); two combined for 60AGalvanic isolatorProMariner ProSafe FS60 60A (2023/24)Inverter / chargerXantrex Freedom SW3012 3000W (2023/24)Dedicated inverterVictron Phoenix 12/375 for StarlinkGeneratorYanmar Paguro 4000 (2026)Panel110V/12V control panel with thermal breakers DC System & ChargingHouse bankTwo WattCycle 12V 628 Ah LiFePO4 (2026) – 1,256 Ah / 16,076 Wh; UL 1973 certified, BMS, steel casesBow bankTwo Trojan 6V AGM 221 Ah for windlass, thruster and genoa furler; Victron DC-DC chargerEngine startDuracell AGM 800 CCA (see worksheet re: second starter battery)ChargingVictron Orion 1400 DC-DC charger and shunts (2026); 190W Go Power solar with Victron BlueSolar MPPTBattery monitorVictron BMV-712SpareNew alternator and starter included Heating, Cooling & VentilationAir conditioning / heatDometic reverse cycle: 16K BTU forward, 12K BTU aft, with ductwork (2013/14)Ventilation18 opening bronze ports; 5 deck hatches; four stainless cowl vents on teak dorade boxes Electronics & NavigationChartplottersTwo Garmin chartplotters, each with dedicated NMEA-synchronized GPS; Garmin GPSMAP 743xsv at nav table (2023/24)RadarGarmin Fantom 24 with MotionScope (2021/22)AISGarmin AIS 600 transceiverInstrumentsGarmin gWind masthead transducer; sonar/depth sounder; NMEA 2000 networkAutopilotGarmin Reactor 40 with CCU (2021/22) and ECU (2023/24); independent hydraulic arm on quadrantVHFICOM M602 with two command mics (cockpit and nav station)SSBICOM M802 with AT-140 tuner, KISS-SSB counterpoise, split insulated backstay antenna, GAM/McKim split antennaInternetStarlink with dedicated inverterCompassesTwo Ritchie steering compasses (forward and aft helms)OtherBarometer and clock; backup Garmin GPSChartsYes SailsSailMainsail Mack Sails (USA) 2016/17 Electric in-mast (stoway) Like newGenoa Mack Sails (USA) 2016/17 Selden Furlex electric Like newStaysail (self-tending club) Mack Sails (USA) 2016/17 ProFurl furler Like newMizzen Mack Sails (USA) 2016/17 Selden in-mast with furling winch drive Like newAsymmetrical spinnaker Mack Sails (USA) 2019Balmar 20 top-down furler Good to very good; furler like newSail handlingAll sails furl from the cockpit; Forespar/Selden whisker pole for genoaSail stowageStored in aft cabin Spars & RiggingMastsAluminum main and Selden mizzen; both pulled, rewired for LED and instruments, primed and Awlgrip painted (2021/22)Standing riggingAll new Selden 316SS (2021/22); chainplates replaced (2013/14); double bow staysRunning riggingAll new (2021/22)BackstaySplit insulated backstay with SSB antenna connection and adjusters on each legHeadsail furlingSelden Furlex FLX404E electric with cockpit control buttonsStaysailSelf-tacking club boom with Schaefer travelerMain travelerHarkenWinchesPrimaries 2 x Lewmar 65 CST; secondaries 2 x Lewmar 46 CST; mainsheet Lewmar 46 CST; plus 2 x #46, 2 x #40, #30, #24, #16 self-tailing/halyardMast lightingLED; Aqua Signal masthead nav light (2020) Deck, Cockpit & HullDeck & cockpitCockpitDeep center cockpit with hard pilothouse enclosure forward, full enclosure, two protected helm stations; teak grating; teak table with folding leavesSteeringCapilano hydraulic forward helm (new pump 2015); Edson pedestal aft helm with chain and cable over bronze sheaves, extended pedestal guard; emergency tillerDeck finishAwlgrip; deck hardware rebedded (2021/22)Rub railTeak with stainless ovalLifelinesDouble lifelines with gates port, starboard and aft (replaced 2013/14)DavitsStainless davits with block-and-tackle lift; solar mountBoardingTri-fold stainless swim ladder (either side); double-folding transom ladderGrillMagma kettle grill Hull & UnderbodyTopsides finishAwlgrip (hull and boot stripe)Bottom4 coats Interlux InterProtect 2000E barrier, 4 coats CopperCoat, 2 coats Trinidad ProLast haul-outOctober 2024ZincsSpares included Canvas & CoversEnclosureBimini and full cockpit enclosure; Soltis cockpit shade sidesCoversExterior Sunbrella covers; 5 deck hatch covers; helm chair coversCushionsCockpit cushionsMaker / yearTopstitch Canvas Loft (2013/14) Ground Tackle & MooringBow platformShannon anchoring platform with stainless edge caps and provision for dual anchors; AnchorLift self-launching lift and swivelPrimary anchor & rodeRocna 87/88 lb (confirm) with 225 ft G4 chainSecondary anchor & rodeFortress FX-55 with 200 ft new 1 in three-strand New England RopeWindlassMaxwell 3500 vertical electric; switch at forward helmDockingLines and fenders included Tender & OutboardDinghyAB 8.6 ft fiberglass-hull RIB (commissioned May 2022)OutboardYamaha Enduro 8 HP 2-stroke (2015)Lifting / stowageStainless davits; Forespar outboard lift Safety EquipmentLife raftSuperior ISO Wave Breaker 4-person self-righting, valise (2021/22); last certification to be confirmedEPIRB / PLBsNo.  I use PLB’sLife jackets / harnessesNo Personal Jackets..  Orange Coast Guard Jackets are availableJacklinesYesMOB equipmentYesFlaresYes Fire suppressionFireboy automatic system in engine room; six Kidde marine extinguishers (2023/24)DetectorsYesOtherDouble lifelines; emergency tiller; bilge alarm Additional Equipment & SparesSparesAll spare parts, including new alternator and engine starterMaintenance stockStainless fasteners, paints, cleaning and polishing supplies, filters, belts, zincs, blocks, lines, fendersOtherDobinson portable fridge/freezer; spare crew berth cushion; backup Garmin GPS ExclusionsPersonal items not included: tools, pictures, cooking pots and pans, tea pot, cooking and eating utensils, plates, glasses and cups. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is