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 reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 65%
| Model | Kettenburg 50 | ||
| Length | 50 ft (49%) | the closest to 47.58 ft | |
| Beam | 13.50 ft (81%) | the closest to 13.75 ft | |
| Draft | 6.80 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 83%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.82 (86%) | the closest to 17.06 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 31.03 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 315.28 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.76 (80%) | the closest to 35.06 | |
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull 58%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Wood | ||
| Waterline length | 34.50 ft (58%) | the closest to 36 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 |
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