Launched in 1998 from the renowned Baltic Yachts facility in Finland, this impressive 50-footer represents a collaboration between American design house Tripp Design and Baltic's legendary craftsmanship. With only eleven hulls built between Baltic and Italy's Vismara Yachts, the Baltic 50 stands as an exclusive entry in the performance cruising market. The yacht's construction showcases Baltic's expertise with advanced composite materials, featuring a sophisticated fiberglass and carbon epoxy sandwich layup that delivers exceptional strength-to-weight ratios. At 20,503 pounds displacement with nearly half that weight in ballast, the design prioritizes stability and sailing performance. The fractional sloop rig configuration provides excellent versatility for both coastal and offshore sailing. Tripp Design's influence is evident in the hull's modern underbody featuring a fin keel with bulb and spade rudder arrangement, delivering responsive handling and impressive windward ability. The generous sail area of 1,330 square feet ensures strong light-air performance while maintaining control in heavier conditions. With a comfort ratio of 20.25 and capsize screening value of 2.09, this yacht strikes an appealing balance between performance-oriented sailing and offshore capability, making it well-suited for serious cruising sailors who don't want to compromise on speed and handling.
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What is the Baltic 50's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Baltic 50 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 28.52. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Baltic 50's comfort ratio?
The Baltic 50 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 20.25. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Baltic 50 safe for offshore sailing?
The Baltic 50 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.09. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Baltic 50?
The theoretical hull speed of the Baltic 50 is 8.85 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Baltic 50 weigh?
The Baltic 50 has a displacement of 20,503.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 50.00 ft.
Who designed the Baltic 50?
The Baltic 50 was designed by Tripp Design, first built in 1998.