Overview
PRICE JUST REDUCED - NOW JUST $229,000!!
The Orion 50 is a fast, low profile, center cockpit, ketch/cutter from the board of designer Gary Mull. She was built to very high standards by the renowned Taiwan yards of Ta Shing. Originally sailed in fresh water, it was upgraded to a world cruising yacht by her prior owner in the late 90's. No expense was spared in preparing her for extended ocean crossings. All areas of the boat were upgraded. The present owner has also made several upgrades. She is an outstanding bluewater cruiser and just needs some TLC.
Being a 50 ft, centercockpit boat she has a roomy three cabin layout. And being a ketch/cutter she has a very flexible sailplan, can accomodate a wide wind range, and can be handled by a crew of one or two. She is a beautiful boat, with a low profile and golden teak decks. And she has an attractively designed and very robust set of davits with an electric dingy platform at the stern. She sports full electronics, chart plotter, auto-pilot, radar, SSB, watermaker, generator, etc. If you are looking for a 50 foot, offshore capable boat, especially if you're looking for a ketch/cutter, don't miss seeing her.
Descriptions
DimensionsBallast: 14000
Displacement: 36000
EnginesTotal Power: 85
Cruising Speed: 7.5 - 8.5 kts
Max Speed: Very fast!
TanksFuel: 160 gallons, aluminum
Fresh Water: 160 gallons, aluminum
Holding: 50 gallons, aluminum
General commentsPRICE JUST REDUCED - NOW JUST $229,000!!
The Orion 50 is a fast, low profile, center cockpit, ketch/cutter from the board of designer Gary Mull. She was built to very high standards by the renowned Taiwan yards of Ta Shing. Ta Shing also builds Taswell, Mason, Norseman, Baba, Panda, etc. Originally sailed in fresh water, it was upgraded to a world cruising yacht by her prior owner in the late 90's. No expense was spared in preparing her for extended ocean crossings. All areas of the boat were upgraded. The present owner has also made several upgrades and she is now in new or better than new condition.
Being a 50 ft, centercockpit boat she has a roomy three cabin layout. And being a ketch/cutter she has a very flexible sailplan, can accomodate a wide wind range, and can be handled by a crew of one or two. She is a beautiful boat, with a low profile and golden teak decks. And she has an attractively designed and very robust set of davits with an electric dingy platform at the stern. She sports full electronics, chart plotter, auto-pilot, radar, SSB, watermaker, generator, etc. If you are looking for a 50 foot, offshore capable boat, especially if you're looking for a ketch/cutter, don't miss seeing her.
Main salon & GalleySleeps six in three cabins. From the bow there are twin V-berths with an insert to make one large bunk. There is storage in teak cupboards along both sides of bunk. Going aft and to port is a double berth, with storage underneath bunk, and a hanging locker. An en-suite head and shower are directly across to starboard.
The main salon has a U-shaped dinette that can seat 6 plus 2 bar stools around a beautiful teak table. The seating area has just been reupholstered in July of 2005. To port behind the settee is a bookshelf and lockers for storage. On the bulkhead forward is a 23" flat panel TV (2005). There is also storage in the base of the teak table.
The galley is to starboard and well designed for cooking at sea and entertaining in port. Outboard is the Force 10, 3-burner stove and oven. The top opening fridge and freezer (new July 2005) are to your left and the double stainless steel sink on the right. There is plenty of counter space and large cupboards for storage, and stowage under the sink as well. Just aft are the pantry and a counter with two bar stools and footrest for breakfast or lunch. The galley is very light and airy with good ventilation.
- 3-burner Force 10 stove with oven
- Adler/Barbour cold machine,
- ...fridge & freezer (New 2005)
- Microwave oven
- Loads of locker cupboard space
- Large pantry
- Double stainless steel sinks
Master & two guest cabins There is a walkthrough to starboard and running aft to the master cabin, which features a full nav station, lockers for books, charts, equipment, etc. The engine compartment and electrical distribution panel are also accessed via the passageway.
The master aft stateroom features a large queen berth with en-suite head and shower. There is a hatch and 4 opening ports for ventilation plus a separate companionway and ladder to the cockpit.
Navigation & electronics- AT NAVIGATION STATION:
- Furuno 24-mile LCD radar
- Icom IC-M59 25 watt VHF radio
- Icom IC-706 100 watt SSB
- Iridium Satellite telephone
- 2-meter Ham Kenwood
- Garmin GPS with sounder
- 14" LCD monitor for PC
- 1000W Prosine inverter (1999)
- Depth sounder
- IN COCKPIT:
- 6" Richie compass
- Raymarine E-80 chart plotter
- Garmin 215 mapping GPS
- Furuno 24-mile LCD radar
- Icom IC-127 VHF radio
- Auto-helm ST 50 depth/speed/wind)
- Auto-helm ST 6000 autopilot
- TOPSIDE & COCKPIT
- Loud hailer / speaker on mast
- Bose outdoor speakers
- INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM:
- Integrated DVD/CD/FM system (2005)
- Surround sound
- Bose speakers with subwoofer
- 23" TV flat panel TV and FM
- SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
- 4 Man Rettunginsel liferaft
- Heavy weather sea anchor
- Lifesling package
- Horseshoe buoy
- MOB pole
- Heavy weather drogue
Deck and Hull Equipment- DECK EQUIPMENT:
- Teak decks in good condition
- (5) Hatches and (4) opening ports
- Deck box for stowing lines, etc
- Custom aluminum arch/davits
- Electric dinghy/dive platform
- 12' Caribe hard bottom dinghy
- 25HP Nissan outboard
- Teak fold-down table
- Dive tank holder for 4 tanks
- Canvas deck awning (1999)
- Stern flood lights, 12 vdc
- GROUND TACKLE:
- 45lb. CQR
- 60lb. CQR on bow roller
- 2200LB Maxwell windlass & battery
- 300' of 3/8 chain
- 150' of 3/4 rode
- Dock lines, fenders, etc
- Freshwater wash down
- Saltwater wash down
- Canvass covers all hatches
- Canvas dodger & bimini
Mechanical & Engine Room- 85HP Perkins 4236 diesel (2950 hrs)
- Maxprop feathering propellor
- Transmission rebuilt in 2003
- 10 kw Panda Generator (low hrs)
- 600 g.p.d. watermaker (Pickled)
- Marine Air 32,000 BTU AC (2003)
- Bendix clothes washer and dryer
- Icemaker
- Raritan electric heads w macerator
- Enormous quantity of spare parts
- CO2 detector and alarm
- Smoke detector and alarm
- (2) Rule 2000 auto bilge pumps
- Galley Mate fresh water pump
- (2) Shower sump pumps
- Electric/engine hot water heater
- New engine hoses & belts 8/06
- New impellor & filters, 8/06
12 vdc & 120 vac electrical- 120 VAC SYSTEM:
- 10kW Panda generator (new 1998)
- Heart interface Link 2000
- 2500 watt Heart inverter/charger
- 60-amp back-up battery charger
- Automatic charger, windlass bat.
- CB & distribution panel
- 12 VDC SYSTEM:
- 100 AMP Balmar alternator
- 6 new 8D gel house batteries
- 1 new 7D gel eng. start battery
- 1 new 7D gel windlass battery
- CB & distribution panel
Brokers CommentsA beautiful, strong, fast, offshore cruiser
New bottom paint, Fort Lauderdale, June 2007
New exterior & interior varnish Feb 07
Hundreds of spares, for almost all systems
Could still use some upgrades and TLC. Ask Bob for his recommendations.
DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
