ARCONA 50

About the ARCONA 50

LOA above includes optional bowsprit. Displacement above is lightship. Deep keel standard. Medium draft keel: draft - 2.5 m /8.2 ft; Ballast - 5,800 kg / 12,786.8 lbs. Shallow draft keel: draft - 2.2 m /7.2 ft; Ballast - 6,100 kg / 13,448.2 lbs. Available with optional 100 hp motor. Sail area: -Main: 86 m² / 925.7 ft² -Self-tacking jib: 56 m² / 602.8 ft² -Optional 110% Jib: 65 m² / 700 ft² -Asym Spinnaker: 222 m² / 2,389.6 ft²

The Arcona 50 is a modern fractional sloop designed by Niels Jeppesen and Ariadna Pons, built by Arcona Yachts (SWE) with production starting in 2022. As a recent introduction to the market, the fleet is still establishing its long-term reliability profile, though early owner reports highlight specific mechanical attention points.

Best for:

This vessel suits experienced coastal cruisers and short-range bluewater sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable platform with a high comfort ratio of 26.77 and robust displacement of 30644.25 lb.

Bluewater capability:

With a low capsize ratio of 1.93 and a displacement of 30644.25 lb, the Arcona 50 demonstrates strong inherent stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for offshore passages, provided the critical rudder and shaft systems are meticulously maintained.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 54 and the Nauticat 50, as they share similar heavy-displacement Scandinavian construction, fractional rigging, and a focus on balanced performance for offshore cruising.