Orion 50
5 / 130 - score 87%
The Orion 50 is a 49.5ft staysail ketch designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. between 1983 and 1987.
7 units have been built.
The Orion 50 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 91%
Model | Orion 50 | ||
Length | 49.50 ft | ||
Beam | 14.50 ft (91%) | the closest to 14.63 ft | |
Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 76%
Sail area / displ. | 16.30 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 38.25 % | ||
Displ. / length | 212.85 | ||
Comfort ratio | 36.03 (76%) | the closest to 36.91 | |
Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull 93%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 42.50 ft (93%) | the closest to 42.81 ft | |
Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 36600 lbs | ||
Ballast | 14000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.74 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1118 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 542.30 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 398.58 sq.ft | ||
I | 58.50 ft | ||
J | 18.54 ft | ||
P | 52 ft | ||
E | 15.33 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 85 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 200 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 200 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. | ||
Designer | Gary Mull | ||
First built | 1983 | ||
Last built | 1987 | ||
Number built | 7 |