A development of the 14 HYDRA.
Double engine system allows for temporary use as a motorsailer.
Reported sail area = Main + 100% fore triangle.
Plan also available with a deeper twin keel. Draft: 1.62 m / 5.31 ft.
Plans also available with fin keel:
-Shallow Draft: 1.75 m / 5.74ft.
-Deep draft: 1.9 m / 6.23 ft.
Plans for steel construction were also available.
Rigs: Solent
A development of the 12m. More headroom inside including passage to the aft cabin.
Reported sail area = Main + 100% fore triangle.
Plans also available with fin keel:
-Draft: 1.6m / 5.25ft
-Displacement: 11,000 kg / 24,251 lbs.
-Ballast: 4.800 kg / 10,582 lbs.
Sail area:
-Main: 20.4 m² / 219.6 ft²
-Self-tacking jib: 11.5 m² / 123.8 ft²
-Code 0: 23 m² / 247.5 ft²
-Asym spinnaker (option): 55.5 m² / 597.4 ft²
Sail area:
– Main – 38.09 m² / 410 ft²
– Yankee (140%) – 48.85 m² / 525.8 ft²
– Jib – 29.26 m² / 314.95 ft²
Originally called the Discovery 50 the boat was renamed the Bluewater 50 in 2020.
Sail area for optional Code 60 M² / 645 ft²
Hull length: 17.328m / 56.83ft
Photo: © Christophe FAVREAU (https://www.christophefavreau.com)
Beavertail keel: draft – 4.83ft; Displacement – 17,000 lbs; Ballast – 6,500 lbs.
Keel/Centerboard: draft – 4.25 – 8.25ft; Displacement – 117,300 lbs; Ballast – 6,800 lbs.