DURBECK 50
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50.75 ft |
| LWL | 39.67 ft |
| Beam | 13.83 ft |
| Draft | 5.16 ft |
| Displacement | 46,600 lb |
| Ballast | 15,997.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
About the DURBECK 50
LOA with bowsprit: 59.0'/17.98m Cutter SA:1390 sq.ft/129 m2
The Durbeck 50 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising ketch designed and built by Durbeck in the USA, with production limited to a single year in 1982. With a displacement of 46600.0 lb and a full/long keel, this vessel represents a distinct era of American boatbuilding focused on robust, traditional offshore capabilities.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over speed, particularly those who appreciate the traditional handling characteristics of a staysail ketch rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a high displacement of 46600.0 lb, a low capsize ratio of 1.54, and a full/long keel, the Durbeck 50 is inherently stable and well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent motion comfort as indicated by its comfort ratio of 50.67.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement American ketches from the early 1980s, such as the O'Day 42 or Pearson 42, though the Durbeck 50 is significantly larger and heavier, placing it closer to the scale of a Tartan 4400 or a large custom build.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DURBECK 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.
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