Custom Ketch 50 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 6 July 2026.
Spacious Custom Ketch 50 for Long Voyages
Anyone looking for a classically lined sailing yacht with the character of a true cruising ketch will find this Custom Ketch 50 to be an exceptionally complete and inviting package. She was built in 1992 by Gordon Yachting and designed by a naval architect, with only two examples of this design ever produced. You can feel that in every detail: the boat is generously proportioned, thoughtfully laid out, and built for comfortable days at sea on end. With an overall length of 16.40 metres, a beam of 4.40 metres and a draft of 2.20 metres, she offers a mature sailing platform for those who want to cruise seriously, while also enjoying life on board with family or friends.
The hull features a stepped V-shape and the construction is based on laminated mahogany with epoxy, including West System, with epoxy roving and frames in niangon and moabi. The deck is finished with 15 mm teak, giving her a warm, timeless appearance. Inside, there is approximately 2.00 metres of headroom, making time on board comfortable, even during longer holidays or wintering aboard. This Custom Ketch 50 has been used at sea and is described by the owner as a comfortable and spacious cruising yacht, with fond memories of voyages in the Aegean Sea along the islands of the Dodecanese.
Custom Ketch 50 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 6 July 2026.
What is the layout and how many berths does she have?
She offers permanent berths for nine people, spread across multiple cabins, making her suitable for families, guests, or a combination of private use and extended cruising. There is a master cabin with a double bed and an additional single berth, plus a guest cabin with a double bed and a guest cabin with two single berths. Forward, there is a crew cabin with a single berth, and an additional berth is possible in the saloon or cockpit. With three toilets and showers, life on board is set up practically, especially when sailing with several people. The presence of air conditioning, hot water, a refrigerator, freezer, microwave and a cooker with oven also makes her attractive for those seeking a sailing yacht with comfort.
What can you expect from the engine and technical systems?
The boat is equipped with a 135 hp Lister inboard diesel engine, coupled to a PRM Z600 drive. The engine is operational and has approximately 2,400 running hours. For those looking for a sailing yacht with an auxiliary engine that can keep going comfortably in lighter winds, this is a pleasant combination. Cruising speed is around 10 km/h and maximum speed around 12 km/h. On board you will find the usual gauges, such as a fuel tank gauge, oil pressure gauge and temperature gauge. Fuel capacity is approximately 1,000 litres, making her suitable for longer passages. For power supply there is a 5 kW Westerbeke generator, supplemented by a battery charger, solar panels and six batteries. This makes her interesting for those who want to anchor independently or stay out of marinas for longer periods.
How is she equipped for navigation and sailing?
As a ketch, she has two wooden masts and a sail plan that invites relaxed, well-balanced sailing. Her inventory includes a mainsail, mizzen, jib, genoa, reaching sail (halfwinder) and storm jib. The headsail has a furling system and the genoa has a reefing system, making sailing with a smaller crew more accessible. Steering is by tiller and is executed in duplicate, with a single rudder. For navigation and safety underway she is equipped with, among other things, an autopilot, radar, GPS, chartplotter, compass, depth sounder, log and wind meter, plus VHF radio. This makes her a good fit for those looking for a seagoing sailing yacht, or a cruising ketch with which longer crossings can be well prepared.
What makes her comfortable for extended stays on board?
This Custom Ketch 50 is clearly set up as a yacht for long-distance cruising. With a freshwater tank of approximately 2,000 litres you can plan generously, and there is a holding tank on board. The toilet system is vacuum and does not discharge directly into open water. Heating is provided via a stove, making her suitable for early and late season cruising as well. On deck you will find features that make life outside pleasant, such as a bimini, cockpit table, cockpit tent, exterior cushions, teak deck, guardrails and a swim ladder. For anchoring and manoeuvring there is an electric windlass, and she is supplied with two CQR anchors and approximately 90 metres of chain. Also practical: davits and a dinghy, a 3D Tender with a Tohatsu 5 hp outboard, so you can easily get ashore from an anchorage or mooring.
In 2026 she was last taken out of the water for maintenance, and in 2024 antifouling was applied. Documentation is available in the form of a complete file including the architect’s plans, which many buyers will consider a valuable basis. Anyone looking via BoatAuction for a spacious sailing yacht, a classic ketch or a comfortable yacht for holidays and offshore sailing will find in this Custom Ketch 50 a warm and inviting vessel with her own story and an equipment list that encourages you to choose new destinations.
