Admiral 50
- Brand:
- Admiral
- Designed by:
- Lavranos Marine Design Ltd
- Yard(s):
- Admiral Yachts
- Description:
The Admiral 50 was introduced in 2000 as the second model in the range (the Admiral 38 is the other).
Since it clearly belongs in the luxury cruiser segment, the Admiral 50 exhibits all attributes one would expect from such a boat: outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality materials throughout. An attractive feel of high-end design and homeliness pervades. The stove is Italian, there a designated bottle storage cupboard, and everywhere are handy lockers (very well aired) to keep the usual clutter out of sight and the boat looking beautiful. Fans and air-conditioning come standard.
On deck, everything is set up for short-handed sailing and the fact that some owners had hardly any sailing experience before moving aboard, is proof that she is easy to sail. The decks are flat and provide ample space for lounging. There is a double helm seat in the cockpit.
With the emphasis on accommodation space and amenities the Admiral 50 won't win many races, but she will provide extremely comfortable cruising, and that is what owners want to do.
- Type:
- Luxury cruiser
- Multihull type:
- Catamaran
- Construction:
- GRP sandwich construction with a balsa core and chopped strand and stitched mat glass fibre
- Vacuum-bagged
- Epoxy waterproofing layer over the gelcoat below the waterline for osmosis prevention
- Sails and rigging:
- Fractional sloop rig
- Quantum crosscut mainsail
- Quantum radial, roller-furling genoa with foam and UV protection
- Stackpack
- Asymmetric spinnaker
- Deck layout and gear:
- Double helm seat
- Main sheet and genoa can be trimmed from cockpit
- Traveller control fitted on targa wing; accessible from cockpit
- Pulpits with seats; pushpits; stanchions
- Cockpit table
- Bimini fitted between coachroof and mainsheet arch incorporating a solid centre piece which has an exterior light fitted
- Keels, boards and rudders:
- Fixed keels
- Accommodation:
- Port hull: Cabins with queen-sized berths aft and forward, each with en-suite head; lockers and hanging space.
Bridgedeck: Wrap-around seating and coffee table for 6; galley with double sink, 3-plate gas hob and oven; navigation area (various sizes can be built).
Starboard hull: Cabins with queen-sized berths aft and forward, each with en-suite head; lockers and hanging space.
- LOA (length overall):
- 15 m (49 ft 3 in)
- LWL (length at waterline):
- 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
- Beam:
- 8.5 m (27 ft 11 in)
- Draft minimum:
- 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in)
- Windward sail area:
- 125 m² (1346 ft²)
- Mainsail area:
- 80 m² (861 ft²)
- Genoa area:
- 45 m² (484 ft²)
- Spinnaker area:
- 86 m² (926 ft²)
- Mast height above deck:
- 18.6 m (61 ft)
- Mast height above water:
- 20.85 m (68 ft 5 in)
- Daggerboard / centreboard:
- 0
- Displacement, lightship (empty):
- 10500 kg (10.33 tons)
- Payload:
- 3600 kg (3.54 tons)
- Bridgedeck clearance:
- 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in)
- Number of berths:
- 6-8
- Inboard engines:
- 2
- Typical total engine HP:
- 98
- Fuel type:
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity:
- 800 lt (211 US gallons)
- Water capacity:
- 800 lt (211 US gallons)
- First introduced:
- December 2000
- In production:
- Yes
- Degree of customisation:
- Several options
- Designer's/manufacturer's website:
- Used boats for sale:
- 16 boats of this brand currently available!
* Exchange rates last updated: Sunday 27th January 2008 19:27 GMT
