Bestewind 50
The Bestewind 50 is a 49.11ft fractional sloop designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and built in carbon fiber or composite by KM Yachtbuilders since 2008.
The Bestewind 50 is a light 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. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Bestewind 50 | ||
Length | 49.11 ft | ||
Beam | 14.44 ft | ||
Draft | 7.05 ft | ||
Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.17 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 32.94 % | ||
Displ. / length | 183.49 | ||
Comfort ratio | 35.78 | ||
Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
Construction | Carbon fiber or composite | ||
Waterline length | 45.01 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 7.05 ft | ||
Displacement | 37479 lbs | ||
Ballast | 12346 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.99 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1308.89 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 70.54 ft | ||
Sail area fore | 499.61 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 627.33 sq.ft | ||
I | 58.23 ft | ||
J | 17.16 ft | ||
P | 60.70 ft | ||
E | 20.67 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 75 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 159 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 164 gals | ||
Headroom | 6.56 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | KM Yachtbuilders | ||
Designer | Dykstra Naval Architects | ||
First built | 2008 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |