1987 Symbol 51

The Symbol 51 is a 51-foot fiberglass motor yacht powered by dual Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines rated at 375 hp each. Built in 1987, she cruises at 14 knots and reaches 17 knots at maximum speed. The engines have been logged at 1730 hours on the port side and 1700 on the starboard. Fuel capacity spans two tanks totaling 586 gallons, supported by water tankage of 200 gallons across two tanks.

The yacht accommodates three cabins and provides two heads, both equipped with Vacuflush systems. Interior amenities include a 60-inch plasma television, a refrigerator with a mini bar setup, heating and air conditioning, hot water heating, and a Spectra watermaker for off-grid operation. The electrical system comprises 1600 watts of solar panels paired with a 12-volt LiFePo4 house battery bank of 800 amp hours installed in 2023, plus a new engine start battery from 2024.

Navigation and fish-finding electronics consist of Raymarine radar, plotter, depth sounder, and forward-looking sonar systems. On deck, the boat carries three windlasses, two dive compressors, three kayaks, a 12-foot Livingston dinghy with a 16 hp Yamaha outboard engine new in 2022, and dive tanks. Additional features include a swim platform with ladder, bimini top, cockpit cushions and table, life jackets, and a 100-pound Bruce anchor with 400 feet of 5/16-inch chain.