Designed by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens firm and built by Queen Long Marine in Taiwan starting in 1985, this 50-footer represents classic American yacht design principles executed with quality Far East construction. The Stevens 50 embodies the sophisticated approach S&S brought to serious cruising boats during the 1980s, combining traditional aesthetics with modern performance characteristics. With a moderate displacement of 31,200 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, this cutter-rigged yacht delivers the stability and seakindliness that made Sparkman & Stephens designs famous among offshore sailors. The fin keel with rudder-on-skeg configuration provides excellent tracking and directional stability while maintaining good maneuverability in close quarters. Her comfortable 33.59 comfort ratio and conservative 1.82 capsize screening value indicate a yacht well-suited for extended offshore passages and serious bluewater cruising. The generous beam of 14.33 feet creates substantial interior volume, while the cutter rig with 1,153 square feet of sail area offers excellent versatility for various wind conditions. This sail plan configuration allows for effective heavy weather management with multiple headsail options. Built with solid fiberglass construction, the Stevens 50 appeals to sailors seeking a proven offshore platform with classic lines and dependable performance characteristics.
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What is the Stevens 50's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Stevens 50 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.69. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Stevens 50's comfort ratio?
The Stevens 50 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 33.59. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Stevens 50 safe for offshore sailing?
The Stevens 50 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.82. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Stevens 50?
The theoretical hull speed of the Stevens 50 is 8.23 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Stevens 50 weigh?
The Stevens 50 has a displacement of 31,200.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 50.00 ft.
Who designed the Stevens 50?
The Stevens 50 was designed by Sparkman & Stephens, first built in 1985.