DEL REY 50
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48.67 ft |
| LWL | 43 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 7.5 ft |
| Displacement | 40,000 lb |
| Ballast | 15,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
About the DEL REY 50
Mostly sold as kits so details vary. Thanks to Del Rey 50 owner 'BBY USA' for providing information and photo. Thanks also to 'craigster', a former Blue Buoy employee.
The Del Rey 50 is a rare, heavy-displacement ketch designed by William Crealock and Edward DeLong, with only 17 hulls built between 1970 and 1981 by Blue Buoy Yacht Corp. Its authoritative specifications confirm a displacement of 40000.0 lb and a beam of 13.0 ft, reflecting a robust, traditional cruising design.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over speed, as evidenced by its high comfort ratio of 45.42 and substantial displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 40000.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.52, and a fin keel with 7.5 ft max draft, the Del Rey 50 is well-suited for offshore passages due to its stability and heavy build.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 40 and O'Day 38 from the same era, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and ketch or sloop configurations aimed at offshore cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DEL REY 50 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 48.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DEL REY 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 DEL REY 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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