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Sweden Yachts 50

Masthead Sloop · Fin W/Spade Rudder

Designed by Peter Norlin And Jens Ostmann · Built by Sweden Yachts · First built 1987

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LOA 50.00 ft  ·  Beam 14.25 ft  ·  Displacement 31,500.00 lb  ·  Sail Area 1,183.00 ft²  ·  Masthead Sloop  ·  Fin W/Spade Rudder
About the Sweden Yachts 50 Sailboat

Hailing from one of Scandinavia's most respected production yards, the Sweden Yachts 50 represents the pinnacle of the Swedish builder's commitment to quality blue-water cruising. Sweden Yachts built a strong reputation throughout their production years for crafting boats that balanced elegant, understated Nordic styling with genuine offshore capability, and the 50 sits firmly within that tradition. Designed with serious cruising couples and family offshore sailors in mind, this vessel offers the kind of thoughtful, well-executed layout that makes extended passages comfortable without sacrificing seakeeping performance. Sweden Yachts boats are consistently praised for their solid construction, attention to interior finish, and a sailing character that rewards skilled handling while remaining manageable for a short-handed crew. Whether tackling coastal passages or preparing for longer offshore adventures, the Sweden Yachts 50 carries the inherent pedigree of a marque that prioritized longevity and real-world usability over showroom flash. Prospective buyers researching this model should focus on individual vessel condition and refit history, as well-maintained examples are known to hold their value and continue performing reliably well into their later years.

Dimensions & Specifications
LOA (Length Overall) 50.00 ft / 15.24 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 41.33 ft / 12.60 m
Beam 14.25 ft / 4.34 m
Max Draft 8.50 ft / 2.59 m
Displacement 31,500.00 lb / 14,288 kg
Ballast 12,800.00 lb / 5,806 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,183.00 ft² / 109.90 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Peter Norlin and Jens Ostmann
Builder Sweden Yachts
First Built 1987
Last Built 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sweden Yachts 50's sail area to displacement ratio?

The Sweden Yachts 50 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 19.06. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

What is the Sweden Yachts 50's comfort ratio?

The Sweden Yachts 50 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 32.21. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Is the Sweden Yachts 50 safe for offshore sailing?

The Sweden Yachts 50 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.81. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

What is the hull speed of the Sweden Yachts 50?

The theoretical hull speed of the Sweden Yachts 50 is 8.61 knots, calculated from its waterline length.

How much does a Sweden Yachts 50 weigh?

The Sweden Yachts 50 has a displacement of 31,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 50.00 ft.

Who designed the Sweden Yachts 50?

The Sweden Yachts 50 was designed by Peter Norlin And Jens Ostmann, first built in 1987.