SHANNON 50 KETCH
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 Schultz |
|---|---|
| Builder | Shannon Boat Company in Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Length | 50.330 ft |
| LOA | 50.330 ft |
| LWL | 41.500 ft |
| Beam | 15.167 ft |
| Displacement | 44000 lb |
| Ballast | 16000 lb |
| Max Draft | 10.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1989 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 56 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 21 ft |
| p | 50.75 ft |
| e | 18.33 ft |
| p2 | 35 ft |
| e2 | 11.25 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 ft | 21 ft | 50.75 ft | 18.33 ft | 35 ft | 11.25 ft | - | - |
Documents
Sails
SHANNON 50 KETCH - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50.75 ft - (15469 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.33 ft - (5587 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.18 ft - (16209 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 53.35 ft - (16261 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 464.66 ft² |
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SHANNON 50 KETCH - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 47.85 ft - (14585 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.65 ft - (8733 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.44 ft - (12326 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.15 ft - (7361 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 577.8 ft² |
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SHANNON 50 KETCH - GENOA
| Luff | * 56.82 ft - (17319 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 34.63 ft - (10555 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.84 ft - (16106 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 894.83 ft² |
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SHANNON 50 KETCH - MIZZEN
| Luff | * 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 36.26 ft - (11052 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88.01 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 36.39 ft - (11092 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | 196.66 ft² |
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