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BRUCKMANN 50

BRUCKMANN 50

Bruckmann Yachts🇨🇦· Design: Mark Ellis
$513,281 avg$501,562 – $525,000 (2 listings)from 2004
$3.9K – $10K est. annual maintenance
Bluewater CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA51.16 ft
LWL44.5 ft
Beam15.42 ft
Draft6 ft
Displacement45,500 lb
Ballast15,997.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL8.9 kn

About the BRUCKMANN 50

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Bruckmann 50 is a Canadian-built cruising yacht designed by Mark Ellis, with production records indicating builds in 2004. As a heavy-displacement vessel with a D/L ratio of 230.51, it offers substantial comfort and stability, though the exact total hull count remains unspecified in available data.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for serious coastal cruisers and bluewater adventurers who prioritize seaworthiness and comfort over high-speed performance, particularly those seeking a robust platform for extended offshore passages.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 45500.0 lb, a low capsize ratio of 1.73, and a fin keel, the Bruckmann 50 demonstrates strong inherent stability and seaworthiness suitable for extended offshore voyaging.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 42 and the Swan 44, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics, fin keel designs, and a focus on safe, comfortable offshore cruising rather than racing pedigree.

Performance

Comfort39.6
Capsize1.73
SA/Disp14.3
Disp/Len231
Bal/Disp35.2

Market Price

Low
$501,562
Average
$513,281
High
$525,000
Based on 2 listings across 2 marketplaces

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 51.16ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$3.9K – $10K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

10 reported issues across 6 systems for the BRUCKMANN 50, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

5 critical2 major3 minor
Engine3Rudder2Hull2Deck1Structural1Keel1

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