Ta Shing Yacht Building Beneteau Sense 50

Sailboat 50′ 1″ Since 2000

Overview

Builder
Ta Shing Yacht Building
Model
Beneteau Sense 50
Type
Sailboat
Built
2000 on
Designer
Bill Dixon
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
50′ 1″ (15.27 m)
Waterline length
41′ 11″ (12.77 m)
Beam
15′ (4.57 m)
Displacement
40,000 lb (18,144 kg)
Ballast
11,500 lb (5,216 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
243

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

Ballast ratio
29%

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

Capsize screening
1.75

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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