CELESTIAL 50
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50.75 ft |
| LWL | 40.5 ft |
| Beam | 13.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 32,400 lb |
| Ballast | 12,001 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 54.67 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.25 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 50.25 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 960 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 471.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 801.6 sq ft |
About the CELESTIAL 50
Offered as ketch or cutter.
The Celestial 50 is a rare, large-displacement ketch designed by Bryce Fuhriman and built by Celestial Marine Ltd. in Xiamen, China, with production records indicating a build year of 1991 and an unknown total hull count. Its substantial dimensions, including a 50.75 ft LOA and 32400.0 lb displacement, reflect a serious offshore cruising platform from the early 1990s.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers seeking a stable, heavy-displacement ketch for long-range passages, particularly those who value the balance and ease of handling associated with the ketch rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 217.74, a capsize ratio of 1.7, and a comfort ratio of 35.9, the Celestial 50 exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping characteristics typical of heavy-displacement cruising yachts.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other large-displacement ketches from the late 1980s and early 1990s, such as the Hallberg-Rassy 53 or the O'Day 54, which share similar heavy displacement characteristics and offshore-oriented hull forms.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the CELESTIAL 50, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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