Petter 50
- Brand:
- Petter
- Designed by:
- Erik Lerouge Yacht Designs
- Description:
The Petter 50 is a comfortable performance cruiser of distinctive and sometimes futuristic appearance. The saloon windows, for example, are reminiscent of 'wasps eyes.' Her upwardly curved composite fore beam is characteristic of Eric Lerouge designs. Overall, the Petter 50 is a beautiful catamaran with many thoughtful and detailed design features. Not surprisingly she is expensive.
A light hull and an efficient rig allow the Petter 50 to accelerate rapidly and reach high speeds under sail. She has daggerboards, a pivoting carbon mast and carbon boom. An electric winch positioned at the foot of the mast assists sail handling, and the instrumentation and electronics systems are extensive.
There are two helm stations on the Petter 50, so the helmsperson is always positioned to windward with excellent visibility, though not somewhat exposed to wind and spray. However, the cockpit, generally, is very well sheltered.
The Petter 50 is very attractively finished inside and out. The cockpit floor is teak as are the transom steps. The railings on the saloon roof are varnished wood.
The inside of the Petter 50 was designed by Jean-Michel Ducancelle and is modern and tasteful. The saloon floor is in synthetic wood veneer. The table has seating for 12, and the whole cabin is spacious, with panoramic views through the large windows. The chart table has a laptop compartment rather than storage space for printed charts. The hulls are roomy, well ventilated and uncluttered. The interior is highly customizable, including the cabin headroom.
- Type:
- Performance cruiser
- Multihull type:
- Catamaran
- Construction:
- PVC foam sandwich construction
- Fore beam of post-cured carbon/epoxy
- Sails and rigging:
- Pivoting carbon mast
- Carbon boom
- Deck layout and gear:
- Two helm stations
- Sheltered cockpit
- Dinghy davits between the hulls
- Keels, boards and rudders:
- Daggerboards
- Accommodation:
Starboard Hull: owner’s area. Aft: king-size berth, en-suite bathroom with separate shower. Forward: storage
Bridgedeck saloon: table for 12, large galley with dishwasher, chart table with laptop compartment
Port Hull: Aft: cabin with king-size berth and en-suite head with shower. Forward: cabin with king-size berth and en-suite head with shower
- Systems - Power, Navigation:
- Engines: saildrives
- Propellers: folding three blade
- Performance and handling:
- Electric winch positioned at the foot of the mast for easy sail handling
- LOA (length overall):
- 15.3 m (50 ft 2 in)
- Beam:
- 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in)
- Draft minimum:
- 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in)
- Draft maximum (e.g. boards down):
- 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
- Windward sail area:
- 144 m² (1550 ft²)
- Mainsail area:
- 95 m² (1023 ft²)
- Jib or Solent area:
- 49 m² (527 ft²)
- Spinnaker area:
- 115 m² (1238 ft²)
- Mast height above water:
- 22 m (72 ft 2 in)
- Daggerboard / centreboard:
- 2
- Displacement at design waterline (DWL):
- 10160 kg (10 tons)
- Number of berths:
- 6
- Inboard engines:
- 2
- Typical total engine HP:
- 110
- Fuel type:
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity:
- 440 lt (116 US gallons)
- First introduced:
- 2002
- New price from:
- €795000 (approx: £588432 Sterling / $1167316 US / $1327179 AUS)*
- Degree of customisation:
- Partly customisable
- Designer's/manufacturer's website:
- Used boats for sale:
- 1 boat of this brand currently available!
* Exchange rates last updated: Sunday 27th January 2008 19:27 GMT
