1987 Symbol 51 Classic
Pacific Thunder | Newport Beach, CA
This 1987 Symbol 51’ Sportfisher is a well-built, spacious, and dependable offshore platform designed for extended cruising and serious fishing. With a 50’7” LOA and a wide 15’3” beam, she offers excellent stability, generous interior volume, and an oversized cockpit well suited for long-range fishing or charter operations.
Powered by twin Caterpillar 3208 naturally aspirated diesel engines, this vessel delivers reliable, proven performance with a comfortable cruising speed of approximately 14 knots and a top speed around 17 knots. The engines run smoothly and have been well maintained, making this a practical and confidence-inspiring boat for long passages.
Highlights & Recent Upgrades
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Brand-new freshwater maker (never used)
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600 watts of solar power for extended off-grid capability
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New chartplotter installed in 2024
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Radar, fish finder, and autopilot
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Bottom paint recently completed
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Solid mechanical condition and turnkey readiness
Layout & Use Case
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Large cockpit ideal for offshore fishing, gear staging, or charter use
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Spacious salon and accommodations suitable for liveaboard living
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Flybridge with excellent visibility and full electronics
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Efficient systems setup for long-range cruising and self-sufficiency
Well equipped for Mexico fishing trips, extended cruising, or comfortable liveaboard use, this Symbol 51 combines classic build quality with meaningful upgrades that enhance autonomy and usability offshore.
Turnkey, capable, and ready to run.
We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The Listed by Ullman Yacht SalesTHIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH ULLMAN YACHT SALES 7606428597 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY FYI YACHTS. FYI Yachts is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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