Shannon 50
Description
The Shannon 50 is a luxurious heavy-displacement bluewater ketch or cutter sailboat designed by Walter Schultz, first built in 1989 by Shannon Boat Company in Bristol, Rhode Island. Fewer than 20 hulls were produced through the 1990s (semi-custom, low-volume run), featuring solid hand-laid fiberglass construction (Divinycell-cored deck), centerboard keel (draft 5'-10'), skeg rudder, and opulent teak interiors—engineered for ultimate shorthanded ocean cruising with unmatched stability, speed, and comfort. Key features: pilothouse option, massive tankage (300+ gal fuel/water), twin heads, full galley, and cutter/ketch rigs for versatility.
Construction Details
| Designer | Walter Shultz |
|---|---|
| Builder | Shannon Boat Company in Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Length | 50.000 ft |
| LOA | 50.920 ft |
| LWL | 42.750 ft |
| Beam | 14.250 ft |
| Displacement | 39000 lb |
| Ballast | 16000 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 5.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1989 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 57.90 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 20.90 ft |
| p | 50.80 ft |
| e | 18.40 ft |
| p2 | 40 ft |
| e2 | 14 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.90 ft | 20.90 ft | 50.80 ft | 18.40 ft | 40 ft | 14 ft | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Shannon 50 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50.8 ft - (15484 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.4 ft - (5608 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.25 ft - (16231 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 53.42 ft - (16282 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 466.89 ft² |
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Shannon 50 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 49.25 ft - (15011 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.29 ft - (8623 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.9 ft - (12771 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.04 ft - (7327 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 591.78 ft² |
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Shannon 50 - GENOA
| Luff | * 58.48 ft - (17825 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 34.28 ft - (10449 mm) |
| Leech | * 54.53 ft - (16621 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 31.35 ft - (9555 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 916.72 ft² |
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Shannon 50 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 58.48 ft - (17825 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 37.62 ft - (11467 mm) |
| Foot | * 37.62 ft - (11467 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1870.01 ft² |
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