Question 1

What are the specs of the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

The SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) has the following specifications: 49.15ft LOA, 15.94ft beam, 7.22ft draft, 33,720lb displacement, 8,740.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Beneteau (FRA), designed by Berret Racoupeau/Nauta Design, first built in 2010.

Question 3

Is the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 27.76, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.98, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

The SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) has a sail area to displacement ratio of 21.04, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 153.65, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SENSE 50 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) is estimated at $3.4K – $9.0K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) (49.15ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $3.4K – $9.0K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 49.15ft boat: Florida: $8,800-$23,600/year. California: $8,300-$20,600/year. Massachusetts: $6,200-$13,800/year + $2,000 winter storage. New York: $6,200-$17,200/year + $2,000 winter storage. Maryland: $5,900-$10,600/year. Texas: $3,500-$10,600/year. Washington: $7,100-$15,300/year. Michigan: $3,400-$7,600/year + $2,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,300-$10,600/year. South Carolina: $7,700-$14,700/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $7K to $40K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a SENSE 50 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) (49.15ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $8,800-$23,600/year. California: $8,300-$20,600/year. Massachusetts: $6,200-$13,800/year + $2,000 winter storage. New York: $6,200-$17,200/year + $2,000 winter storage. Maryland: $5,900-$10,600/year. Texas: $3,500-$10,600/year. Washington: $7,100-$15,300/year. Michigan: $3,400-$7,600/year + $2,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,300-$10,600/year. South Carolina: $7,700-$14,700/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU).

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SENSE 50 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SENSE 50 (BENETEAU), SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

How does the SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SENSE 50 (BENETEAU) is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 49.15ft LOA, comfort ratio 27.76, capsize ratio 1.98, SA/disp 21.04. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	49.15 ft
LWL	46.1 ft
Beam	15.94 ft
Draft	7.22 ft
Displacement	33,720 lb
Ballast	8,740.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	9.1 kn

TWA \ TWS	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	20	24
52°	3.9	5.4	6.5	7.4	8.0	8.4	8.6	8.8	8.8
60°	4.2	5.8	6.9	7.7	8.3	8.7	8.9	9.1	9.2
75°	4.5	6.1	7.2	8.0	8.5	8.9	9.2	9.6	9.7
90°	4.4	6.1	7.4	8.3	8.8	9.1	9.3	9.8	10.3
110°	4.5	6.3	7.7	8.6	9.2	9.6	10.0	10.5	11.0
120°	4.4	6.2	7.5	8.5	9.1	9.6	10.1	11.0	11.7
135°	3.9	5.5	6.9	8.0	8.7	9.3	9.8	10.9	12.2
150°	3.2	4.6	5.9	7.0	7.9	8.6	9.1	10.0	10.9
Beat VMG	2.4	3.4	4.2	4.9	5.4	5.7	5.9	6.0	6.1
Run VMG	2.8	4.0	5.1	6.1	6.9	7.5	7.9	8.7	9.5

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