Bénéteau Cyclades 50.5

Sailboat 51′ 4″ Since 2008

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Cyclades 50.5
Type
Sailboat
Built
2008–2010
Designer
Berret-Racoupeau.
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
51′ 4″ (15.64 m)
Waterline length
43′ 2″ (13.17 m)
Beam
16′ 1″ (4.91 m)
Displacement
27,954 lb (12,680 kg)
Ballast
8,708 lb (3,950 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,109 sq ft (103.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
59′ 10″ (18.25 m)
J (foretriangle base)
17′ 11″ (5.45 m)
P (mainsail luff)
54′ 11″ (16.74 m)
E (mainsail foot)
19′ 4″ (5.90 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.3

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
155

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
31%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.12

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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