BALTIC 50
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50 ft |
| LWL | 43.63 ft |
| Beam | 14.24 ft |
| Draft | 10.93 ft |
| Displacement | 20,503 lb |
| Ballast | 9,000.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 67 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 19.36 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 60 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 22.24 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,390.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 571.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 957.7 sq ft |
About the BALTIC 50
Shown here is fractional racing rig. Also available with a masthead rig. I: 67.00' J: 19.36' P: 60.00' E: 22.24' Tot. SA.: 1316 sq.ft.
The Baltic 50 is a rare, high-performance cruising yacht designed by Tripp Design and built by Baltic Yachts (FIN) and Vismara Yachts (ITA) in 1998, with only 11 hulls constructed. Its limited production run and specific build year make it a unique collector's item rather than a mass-market vessel.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a fast, fractional sloop with substantial displacement (20503.0 lb) for comfortable coastal cruising or short offshore passages. It is well-suited for owners who value performance and are willing to manage a rare, low-volume production boat.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.09 and displacement of 20503.0 lb, the Baltic 50 offers reasonable offshore stability, though its single-year production and limited fleet size suggest verifying individual hull integrity and equipment upgrades before extended bluewater use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other late-1990s European performance cruisers like the Hallberg-Rassy 52 or Nauticat 52, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and heavy displacement characteristics. These vessels offer similar balance of speed and comfort but differ in builder reputation and availability.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(5 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 6.4 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| 60° | 6.8 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| 75° | 7.0 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| 90° | 6.9 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| 110° | 6.8 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 10.5 |
| 120° | 6.7 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 10.1 | 10.9 |
| 135° | 5.9 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 10.0 | 10.8 | 12.1 |
| 150° | 5.0 | 6.3 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Beat VMG | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Run VMG | 4.3 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.9 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BALTIC 50yet 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.
Own a BALTIC 50? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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