GLASS SLIPPER 50
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48.33 ft |
| LWL | 35.43 ft |
| Beam | 12.73 ft |
| Draft | 8.2 ft/ 4.92 ft min |
| Displacement | 36,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
About the GLASS SLIPPER 50
VDS design #38. One of the earliest fiberglass yachts of this size. The first reportedly was for the builder, Fred Tyler. Early models had a wood deck and coach roof, as shown here. Later versions were all fiberglass. Aft cabin/center cockpit and keel/cb versions were produced. Some were finished at Anstey Yachts in the UK and used in the charter trade.
The Glass Slipper 50 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising yacht designed by E. G. van de Stadt and built by Tyler Mouldings (UK) in 1960. With only one hull built, this unique vessel represents a singular example of early 1960s British yacht design, characterized by its substantial 36000.0 lb displacement and 48.33 ft LOA.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers or those seeking a unique, classic project with significant restoration potential, given its age and singular production status.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a high displacement of 36000.0 lb, a comfort ratio of 47.82, and a low capsize ratio of 1.55, the hull form suggests strong offshore stability and seakeeping ability, though its single-hull status requires careful verification of structural integrity.
- Comparables:
- Due to its unique build count of one, there are no direct production comparables; however, it shares design DNA with other E. G. van de Stadt yachts from the early 1960s and heavy-displacement British cruisers of that era.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the GLASS SLIPPER 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 48.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the GLASS SLIPPER 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 GLASS SLIPPER 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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