KANTER 53
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 53.08 ft |
| LWL | 43.17 ft |
| Beam | 14.25 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 47,500 lb |
| Ballast | 22,500.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
About the KANTER 53
The Kanter 53 is a substantial Canadian-built cruising yacht designed by Dieter Empacher and constructed by Kanter Marine in 1993. With a displacement of 47500.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 46.25, this vessel represents a heavy, stable platform from a limited production run.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize motion comfort and stability over high-speed performance, particularly those comfortable with a cutter rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.58 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 263.57, the Kanter 53 is well-suited for bluewater cruising, offering excellent stability and seakeeping characteristics.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement Canadian or European cutters from the early 1990s, such as the Hallberg-Rassy 53 or similar large fin-keel designs, due to their shared emphasis on robust construction and offshore capability.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the KANTER 53 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 53.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the KANTER 53yet 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 KANTER 53? 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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