CS 50
CS Yachts · designed by Germán Frers · 1987
fin keelMasthead sloop or cutter rigCanada
The CS 50 is a 50-foot masthead sloop or cutter rig sailboat designed by Germán Frers and built by CS Yachts, first launched in 1987.
General
| Builder | CS Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Germán Frers |
| Years built | 1987 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Masthead sloop or cutter rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 49.86 ft15.20 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 38.38 ft11.70 m |
| Beam | 14.16 ft4.32 m |
| Draft (max) | 8.67 ft2.64 m |
| Displacement | 27,557 lb12,500 kg |
| Ballast | 12,125 lb5,500 kg |
| Sail Area | 1,390 ft²129.1 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 24.38 Performance / racer — powered up
Ballast / Displacement 44.0 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 218 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 29.9 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 1.88 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 8.3 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$74,500 typical range $59,500 – $89,500
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
