COOPER 508
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50.67 ft |
| LWL | 44 ft |
| Beam | 15 ft |
| Draft | 8 ft |
| Displacement | 38,350 lb |
| Ballast | 16,498.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 69.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 22 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 60 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16 ft |
About the COOPER 508
It is said that it is because of a legal dispute over the design that the COOPER 508 was in production for a relatively short time and only a few were built.
The Cooper 508 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Stan Huntingford and built by Cooper Yachts Ltd. in Canada. With only 5 hulls constructed in 1981, this vessel represents a unique, low-production entry in the market.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability over speed, given its high comfort ratio of 34.99 and substantial displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 38350.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.78, the Cooper 508 exhibits strong offshore potential, though its limited production run means fewer documented bluewater passages compared to more common models.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1970s and early-1980s Canadian-built heavy cruisers with similar displacement and beam, such as the Island Packet 38 or older Tartan models, due to their shared emphasis on seakworthiness and interior volume.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the COOPER 508 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the COOPER 508yet 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 COOPER 508? 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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