SANTA CRUZ 50
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50 ft |
| LWL | 46.42 ft |
| Beam | 12 ft |
| Draft | 8 ft |
| Displacement | 16,000 lb |
| Ballast | 8,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 61 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 19 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 55 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17 ft |
| FLforestay | 19 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,084.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 579.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 985.2 sq ft |
About the SANTA CRUZ 50
Shown above is the MII version, which featured some changes allowing it to rate more favorably under the IOR.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(4 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 6.8 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| 60° | 7.3 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| 75° | 7.7 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10.2 |
| 90° | 7.6 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 11.0 |
| 110° | 6.8 | 8.3 | 9.0 | 9.6 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 11.7 |
| 120° | 6.6 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 10.4 | 10.9 | 12.1 |
| 135° | 5.9 | 7.5 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| 150° | 4.9 | 6.3 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| Beat VMG | 4.4 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Run VMG | 4.3 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 10.0 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
5 reported issues across 3 systems for the SANTA CRUZ 50, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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