The eXplorer 50 is a serious long-range aluminium centreboard yacht designed by Bernard Nivelt and built by Futuna Yachts for passagemaking, expedition sailing, and comfortable life aboard. Her specification is built around strength, autonomy, and offshore practicality.

- Overall length: 15.80 m; hull length: 15.20 m; waterline length: 13.97 m.

- Beam: 4.62 m; displacement: 14,500 kg light and 17,000 kg loaded.

- Variable draft: 1.12 m to 3.30 m, with a pivoting centreboard for shallow access and deep-water performance.

- Ballast: 5,200 kg, giving strong stability for offshore conditions.

- Construction: aluminium 5083H111, with robust structural framing and watertight compartmentation.

- CE certified Category A “Ocean” for serious bluewater cruising.

- Sail area upwind: 130 m², with a carbon mast and boom available as an option.

- Rig and sails include a self-tacking staysail, Hydranet genoa and mainsail, gennaker, and asymmetric spinnaker.

- Propulsion is by a Perkins 92 hp engine with ZF Hurth transmission, Python Drive coupling, and J-Prop feathering propeller.

- Electrical systems include 12 gel service batteries, Victron Quattro inverter/chargers, 740 W solar, wind generation, and hydrogeneration.

- Fresh water capacity is 800 litres, with diesel capacity of up to 850 litres in integrated tanks.

- Accommodation includes 3 cabins, 6 berths, 2 heads, a large sail locker, and a technical cabin with space for generator, watermaker, and dive compressor.

- The wheelhouse offers protected watchkeeping, heated comfort in cold climates, and shaded living in the tropics.

- Safety and cruising equipment include a 6-person liferaft, EPIRB, bow thruster, windlass, radar, AIS, Starlink, and extensive ground tackle.

- Storage is exceptional, with large lazarette volume, deck lockers, and space for cruising spares, tenders, and expedition gear.

This yacht is well suited to high-latitude exploration, tropical passagemaking, charter, or family world cruising.

VAT paid in EU

Contact Laurent today to find out more!