Kettenburg 50

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The Kettenburg 50 is a 50.0ft masthead sloop designed by Paul Kettenberg and built in wood by Kettenburg Boats between 1960 and 1967.

22 units have been built.

The Kettenburg 50 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 34%

Model	Kettenburg 50
Length	50 ft
Beam	13.50 ft (34%)	the closest to 12.67 ft
Draft	6.80 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 98%

Sail area / displ.	16.82 (99%)	the closest to 16.80
Ballast / displ.	31.03 %
Displ. / length	315.28
Comfort ratio	35.76 (97%)	the closest to 35.85
Capsize	1.76

Hull 95%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel
Construction	Wood
Waterline length	34.50 ft (95%)	the closest to 34.33 ft
Maximum draft	6.80 ft
Displacement	29000 lbs
Ballast	9000 lbs
Hull speed	7.87 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	988 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	500.85 sq.ft
Sail area main	487.20 sq.ft
I	53 ft
J	18.90 ft
P	46.40 ft
E	21 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	0 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Kettenburg Boats
Designer	Paul Kettenberg
First built	1960
Last built	1967
Number built	22