Orion 50
9 / 48 - score 68%
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 reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 68%
| Model | Orion 50 | ||
| Length | 49.50 ft (70%) | the closest to 51 ft | |
| Beam | 14.50 ft (66%) | the closest to 15 ft | |
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 56%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.30 (55%) | the closest to 15.60 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 38.25 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 212.85 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.03 (57%) | the closest to 34.60 | |
| Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull 94%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 42.50 ft (94%) | the closest to 42.25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 36600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 14000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.74 knots |
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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 |
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