The Shark 50 is a 52.49ft masthead sloop designed by Ribadeau-Dumas and built in aluminum by Coder Industries since 1986.
It accomodates 7 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Shark 50 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is not stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally small.
Main features
| Model | Shark 50 | ||
| Length | 52.49 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.32 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 157950 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.08 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 29.41 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 85.14 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.34 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Aluminum | ||
| Waterline length | 44.69 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.32 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16997.62 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5004.49 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.96 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 909.01 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 447.89 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 460.69 sq.ft | ||
| I | 55.31 ft | ||
| J | 16.21 ft | ||
| P | 49.80 ft | ||
| E | 18.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 55 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 42.27 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 7 | ||
| Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
| Builder | Coder Industries | ||
| Designer | Ribadeau-Dumas | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |