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.
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 | ?? |