Beneteau 50 Bluewater?

[twodragons]

Is the Ben 50 a bluewater cruiser. Are there any owners here?

Just how big, relatively, is a 50ft boat, as opposed to, say, a 45ft boat?

(please no "5ft longer" remarks)

Cheers,

Rob

 

[doris]

Relative size

Massive difference. If you are thinking of going off 2 handed I bet that after a few months you will wish you had gone a 44/45 footer.

 

[Peppermint]

Re: Yeah

I'd say it could be a decent bluewater cruiser. You get a substantial increase in internal volume over a 45ft hull of the same type. What you can do with the space is more of concern. The cruising/charter 50 is a bit double bed/comfort in harbour orientated for serious passage making. I can't see a great difference in labour required to sail a fifty if the sail handling gear is well chosen.

We looked at one to set up a skippered charter business. They appeared (I think they're discontinued now) to offer a big boat for a decent price.