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Built specifically for (one-design) international match and fleet racing events.

First launched in 2003, the Shipman 50 is a new singlehanded high-performance pilothouse offshore cruiser developed by Joergen Bonde, the Danish owner of Shipman Yachts, and Jernej and Japec Jakopin of Slovenian J&J Design/Seaway. The carbon/epoxy prepreg technology was generously transferred by Bill Green of Green Marine in Lymington (UK), and the materials engineering and supply came from Giovanni Belgrano of SP Systems in Cowes (UK).

Originally named the HUNTER 30, the name was changed to the HUNTER 31 during its production.
Hull length: 29.98 ft / 9.13m
Shoal keel:
– Draft: 3.92 ft / 1.19m
-Displacement: 8505 lbs / 3857.8 kg
-Ballast: 2571 lbs / 1166.2 kg
Furling mast height: 44.08 ft / 13.4m
Furling mast SA (reported): 423 sqft / 39.28 sqm
Furling rig measurements: P = 33.42 ft / 10.19m; E = 14.81 ft / 4.51m

Also available with shoal draft wing keel.
Shortly after it’s introduction, it was renamed the Hunter 33.5