Baltic 50 Masthead
Description
The Baltic 50 (often referred to as the Baltic 50 Masthead when configured with its optional cruiser-racer rig) is a high-performance semi-custom racer-cruiser designed by Bill Tripp (Tripp Design) with styling and interior by R&J Design (Baltic's in-house team), built by Baltic Yachts in Finland, and first introduced in 1998. Production continued until around 2007, resulting in a total of 11 hulls built as a limited series emphasizing advanced materials and versatile performance options. Outstanding characteristics include its lightweight, extremely stiff carbon fiber or advanced composite construction (often with Corecell sandwich and epoxy resins for superior strength-to-weight), optional masthead sloop rig with swept spreaders for easier handling, powerful balanced performance, and simplified sail changes (ideal for short-handed or cruising while retaining high-speed capability), excellent upwind and all-around performance (IMS-optimized for grand prix racing yet comfortable for extended voyages), spacious and elegantly finished interior with polished details and good accommodations for family or offshore use, exceptional Finnish craftsmanship delivering top-tier quality and seaworthiness, and a lasting reputation as a sophisticated, fast, modern classic that blends race-boat agility with refined cruising appeal—highly sought after in the used market.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Tripp |
|---|---|
| Builder | Baltic Yachts |
| Length | 50.000 ft |
| LOA | 50.000 ft |
| LWL | 43.630 ft |
| Beam | 14.270 ft |
| Max Draft | 10.930 ft |
| Year Built | 1998 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 66.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 19.28 ft |
| p | 59.58 ft |
| e | 22.07 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.50 ft | 19.28 ft | 59.58 ft | 22.07 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Baltic 50 Masthead - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 59.58 ft - (18160 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.07 ft - (6727 mm) |
| Leech | * 62.45 ft - (19035 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 62.81 ft - (19144 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 667.93 ft² |
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Baltic 50 Masthead - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 43 ft - (13106 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 93.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.94 ft - (5468 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 15.16 ° |
| Area | * 448.44 ft² |
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Baltic 50 Masthead - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 65 ft - (19812 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Leech | 60 ft - (18288 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.89 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.15 ft - (6751 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.47 ° |
| Area | * 719.9 ft² |
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Baltic 50 Masthead - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 55.39 ft - (16883 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.15 ft - (7666 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.84 ft - (14886 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.17 ft - (6757 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 614.03 ft² |
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Baltic 50 Masthead - GENOA
| Luff | 65.78 ft - (20050 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 30.81 ft - (9391 mm) |
| Leech | * 62.28 ft - (18983 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 28.92 ft - (8815 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 951.21 ft² |
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Baltic 50 Masthead - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 65.78 ft - (20050 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 31.81 ft - (9696 mm) |
| Leech | * 60.52 ft - (18446 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1569 ft² |
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Baltic 50 Masthead - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 65.78 ft - (20050 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 34.7 ft - (10577 mm) |
| Foot | * 34.7 ft - (10577 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1940 ft² |
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Baltic 50 Masthead - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 38.08 ft - (11607 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.15 ft - (4313 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.09 ft - (9781 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.01 % |
| Length Perp | * 11.57 ft - (3527 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 220.27 ft² |
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