ADMIRAL 50 (LAVRANOS)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49.21 ft |
| LWL | 45.28 ft |
| Beam | 27.89 ft |
| Draft | 4.27 ft |
| Displacement | 23,149 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.0 kn |
About the ADMIRAL 50 (LAVRANOS)
Specs are from the builder in 2003. Sail area above = main + roller furling genoa.
Designed by Angelo Lavranos and built by Admiral Yachts (ZAF) from 2000–2007, the Admiral 50 is a fractional sloop with a displacement of 23149.0 lb. The available data indicates a strong owner preference for upgrading propulsion and anchoring systems, with 12 mentions of bow thruster additions and 4 references to Quick anchor/chain brands.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform, as evidenced by the high frequency of bow thruster installations which facilitate easier handling in tight marinas and coastal harbors.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 111.32 and a capsize ratio of 3.92, the Admiral 50 exhibits the heavy displacement and stability characteristics typical of Lavranos designs, suggesting solid offshore capability.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Lavranos designs from the same era, such as the Admiral 41 or 44, which share the designer's hallmark fractional rig and focus on comfortable, stable cruising characteristics.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 49.21ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ADMIRAL 50 (LAVRANOS)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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