CSY 50 (PILOT HOUSE)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50.08 ft |
| LWL | 38.58 ft |
| Beam | 14 ft |
| Draft | 5.92 ft |
| Displacement | 34,500 lb |
| Ballast | 15,000.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 56 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 19.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 49.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 19.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,038.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 546 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 928.2 sq ft |
About the CSY 50 (PILOT HOUSE)
Also called the GULFSTAR CSY 50, and not actually built by CSY.
The CSY 50 (Pilot House) is a robust cruising yacht designed by Lazzara and built by Gulfstar Yachts (USA) in 1986. With a displacement of 34500.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 37.76, this vessel is engineered for stability and seakeeping, though the exact total build count remains unverified in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for serious coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize a protected helm and substantial interior volume over high-performance racing metrics. Its heavy displacement and pilot house layout make it a strong candidate for couples or families seeking a comfortable, safe passage-making platform.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 34500.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.72, and a fin keel with 5.92 ft max draft, the CSY 50 is well-equipped for offshore passages, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Gulfstar 46 and 53, which share the same designer and builder lineage, offering similar heavy-displacement characteristics and pilot house configurations. It also competes with the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and Swan 44 from the same era, which offer similar bluewater credentials but with different deck layouts.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CSY 50 (PILOT HOUSE)yet 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.
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