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1981 Santa Cruz 50

San Diego, California

Make Santa Cruz

Category Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

1981 Santa Cruz 50 1981 Santa Cruz 50 AllureAllure is an excellent Santa Cruz 50. She has a low drag, low VCG keel and many other features. Just add food and water and she is ready for the 2015 Transpac!! The Santa Cruz 50s were designed by boat wizard, Bill Lee, who believes Fast is Fun, and this vessel has been carefully engineered and constructed for speed and safety. Bill Lee has proven over the years with his success in big boat races, that by using well known proven materials and methods, quality craftsman and thoughtful design, you can have a light, strong, safe, and fast boat.   The hand-laminated, multiple layered hull and deck have vacuum bagged balsa core providing stiffness and strength without unnecessary weight. Her keel is solid lead casting encased in fiberglass, bolted and bonded to the hull for extra crunch protection. Navtec rod rigging and U bolt chainplates are used on the triple spreader tapered mast for maximum strength. All bulkheads and interior cabinetry are bonded directly to the hull and woodwork finished in top quality mahogany plywood. A yacht with the rare combination of impeccably built cruiser and speedy, strong racer is a unique find, in a class of her own just waiting for you to enjoy the adventure and leave the others in your wake!

1978 Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 50

Kaneohe, Hawaii

Private Seller (808) 531-4277 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1978 Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 50,A Very Sweet, Fun & Fast Ride.She is well maintained and in great condition. A couple can cruise this easy sailing yacht with lots of speed & control. She is handsome, comfortable, a fierce competitor, and will inspire the most experienced race crews at the club level & major long-distance down wind events. She has performed very well in some of the most demanding races including Transpac, Lahaina Return, Kauai Channel Race and the Mexican Regattas.She is wonderful venue for corporate events and intimate social entertaining. She has undergone many recent up grades & equipment additions; aluminum mast & boom 2005 & marine diesel 42 hp engine 2007 with a well maintained foam core fiberglass hull.In 2005 the following was done at KKMI over 6 months under the guidance of Bill Erkelens:New Deck & Cabin top layout & gelcoat. All hardware removed & updated eliminating 9 winches & 8 clutches to bring the boat to modern configuration.Steering station moved aft in cockpitNew Mast, boom, standing & running rigging, boom vang & backstay were replaced (Ballenger Spars.)All Steering gear was renewed, large 52" destroyer wheel installed.New 42 Gal. Fuel Cell installed with hoses & electrical.All electronics renewed: SSB, VHF, Raymarine full functions electronics and EPIRB.Since then:Engine replaced with Vetus 42 HP diesel.Running rigging replaced.All non-opening windows replaced.All Hatches Replaced.Nine new hatches added.New contemporary elliptical rudder installed.Swimstep/sugar scoop modified to blend with hull.Bow modified for longer waterline & contemporary style.Chart-plotter installed.Mainsheet system re-designed & installed.Interior refurbished.SAILS:3 Mainsails (one delivery & one for club racing & one carbon blend racing sail used once)Assorted headsails#4 Dacron is workhorse.Code 0 excellentCode 2 our largest at 105 % excellentWind seeker Very goodAsymmetrical Kite Very GoodStorm Jib Like newTrisail Like newSymmetrical Spinnakers (6+/-) in varied condition (non-perfect, non- terrible)Mast & boom have been pulled & surveyed in 2013.Boat hauled & surveyed in 2013. $150000, 8085314277 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1997 Thompson Santa Cruz 3100

Guntersville, Alabama

Make Thompson

Model Santa Cruz 3100

Category Cruiser Boats

1997 Thompson Santa Cruz 3100, Midcabin family express with a very roomy interior. Solid fiberglass hull with a wide beam and excellent headroom. Spacious floorplan w/double berths fore and aft (each with a privacy curtain), a complete galley, enclosed head w/sit-down shower, cedar lined closet, a convertible dinette and lots of storage. Cockpit has a double-wide seat at the helm, pivoting wrap around seat port side and bench seat at the transom. Hull length 31ft 9in, length w/pulpit 33ft, beam 11ft 4in, weight 11,200 lbs. A very stable vessel. Twin LX5.7L Mercruiser Engines, Mercruiser Bravo Two Outdrives, Engine Times: 665 hours, Onan 3kW GenSet Time: 690 hours. Bimini Top, Mooring Cover, Cockpit Cover, Full aft deck canvas w/vinyl windows, Full aft deck canvas w/screens, Guest 5 Remote Control Spotlight, Boat Leveler Hydraulic Trim Tabs, Trim Indicators, Uniden Oceanus UHF Marine Radio, Lewmar 600 Windlass, Simpson Lawrence Fast Set Delta Anchor, Morse Performance Control Cables, Guest 30 amp Battery Charger, Onan 3kW Generator, Guest Dual Battery Switches, Raymarine GPS Receiver, Raymarine Radar/Chart Plotter, Humming Bird In-Dash Digital Depth Finder w/alarm, Ritchie 3in compass, Panasonic DVD/CD Player, Pioneer Stereo - AM/FM/CD player w/4 Speakers, Insignia 19in and Insignia 15in Color TVs' Samsung Microwave Oven, Oster Counter Top Oven, Kenyon Alcohol/Electric Combination 2 Burner Stove, Norcold Dual Voltage Refrigerator, Magma Stainless Steel Combination Stove & Gas BBQ, Marine Air Systems Passport II Central Heat & Air - 12,000btu, ShurFlo 2.8 gpm Pressure Water System (42 gal), Seaward Water Heater - 6 Gallon, Jabsco Electric Flush Pump (30 gal holding tank), Spare Propellers, Shore Power Cord Set 50ft, 2 Bow Rail Fender Racks & 4 Fenders w/covers, Swim Platform, Aft Deck Shower, Weaver Industries dingy clips w/quick release pins, Engine Low Oil Pressure alarms, Xintex Cabin Fume Detector/Alarm System $26600

1987 Westcoaster Bayrunner

Somis, California

Make Westcoaster

Model Bayrunner

Category Fishing Boats

16' Bayrunner made by Westcoaster (AKA Klamath, Valco). Perfect fishing boat for Southern California and Baja. Take it on lakes and the ocean. Don't think twice about towing distances or gas. Easy for one man to handle. Park it in your driveway. This is a sound, dry riding, welded hull fishing boat. Setup for fishing. Perfect for two men. Refurbished and improved in 2020-21, boat and trailer. The welded hull is 1987, but everything else is much newer. Yamaha 50Hp with under 200 hours (2017). The boat has been through sea trials, including a recent circumnavigation of Santa Cruz Island, getting everything just right. It's ready to go. I put in over 300 hours, and many thousands of dollars that I’ll never get back, into this Bayrunner. I intended to keep it but, part with it I must. Center Console with Aluminum Top and new Cloth Cover. REFURBISHED IN 2020-21 with new: all wiring, wood-seats-flooring-ribs, foam flotation, steering wheel and cable, Hummingbird Helix 10 chartplotter/fish finder, 3-hatch-cover-storage compartments, kicker motor mount, 21 gallon built-in-bow-gas-tank (balances the boat), roof, and all the all-weather-zip-and-snap-cabin-cover. The cover keeps the boat dry for storage, and the boat glass provides the option to leave the cabin glassed portion on while running. SETUP for FISHING: 6 Rocket Launchers, Two FishFighter-Sliding-Rails 3’, Scotty Rod Holders, Scotty Manual Downriggers, Bait Tank, Fish Box (120 Qt. Igloo Cooler). Ready for Hummingbird Riptide Trolling motor (not included) (included: bow mount, conduits, battery box). Trailer Refurbished in 2020: Rewired, new LED Taillights, 2" Ball, new Bow Roller & Jack Stand, new tires, bearings repacked, new side carriages. Bunks reset. Side carriage and bunks sit just right. You can float the boat on to the trailer if you wish. New jack stand with 6” wheel helps trailer maneuverability when you're rolling it by hand. The boat is currently located in Somis, California. I live in Oregon. My friend Eric who lives in Somis, CA is showing the boat. We recently circumnavigated Santa Cruz Island with this boat and on the west end handing Force 5 winds and six-foot waves just fine. Bayrunners are well matched to the coastal waters of Southern California and Baja. You can call me for more information, email me, and/or go to the website I made for this boat: bayrunner16 (just add .com). For the security of all parties, California AAA handle the closing and title. I look forward to hearing from you. Mark

Life jacket, personal floatation device, PFD

Fremont, California

Blue and Yellow, Kent, Type III PFD, Child, 30-50 lbs, new; Orange, Sterns, Type II PFD, Infant, up to 30 lbs, like new condition; {2 Yellow Sterns, shown in center of photo, SOLD!} EACH jacket/vest/PFD is $15.00 Additionally, a storage bag is in excellent condition is $20.00. For viewing and delivery we are offering to help a buyer. Occasionally, we travel the I-880 and Highway 17 corridor between Berkeley and Santa Cruz and are willing to meet in a public area near the Interstate/Highway. Please assume this is available for sale as I will remove the listing when sold. Your phone number with any questions is helpful, thank you.

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50' Santa Cruz 50 '81 "Emily Carr"

The Santa Cruz 50's were designed by boat wizard, Bill Lee. He believes Fast is Fun, and this vessel has been carefully engineered and constructed for speed and safety. Bill Lee has proven over the years with his success in big boat races, that by using well known proven materials and methods, quality craftsman and thoughtful design you can have a light, strong, safe, and fast boat. Her owners can vouch for this and had one great ride across the Pacific last year. Many new upgrades!

The hand-laminated, multiple layered hull and deck have vacuum bagged balsa core providing stiffness and strength without unnecessary weight. Her keel is solid lead casting encased in fiberglass, bolted and bonded to the hull for extra crunch protection. Navtec rod rigging and U bolt chain-plates are used on the triple spreader tapered mast for maximum strength. All bulkheads and interior cabinetry are bonded directly to the hull and woodwork finished in top quality mahogany plywood. A yacht with the rare combination of impeccably built cruiser and speedy, strong racer is a unique find, in a class of her own just waiting for you to enjoy the adventure and leave the others in your wake!

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Forward of the ring bulkhead there is room for a V berth. The main cabin settees can either be two singles each side, or with the back rest out, they form a double. The aft quarter berths have split cushions for drop cloths.

• Force 10 2-burner propane stove with oven with propane safety switch
• 12V Adler-Barbour refrigeration
• Furuno radar
• Horizon Intrepid VHF with Ram Mic
• Icom single side band and antenna tuner
• Furuno Weatherfax model 207
• Garmin GPS Map 215
• B&G Hercules 690 sailing instruments
• (4) B&G 20-20 displays on mast, (2) Hydra displays, (1) 690 display
• Sony CD/Stereo
• Hull material:
• Fiberglass w/ balsa core
• Deck material:
• Recent surveys, including a core sample, show no water intrusion in the balsa core
• Yanmar 4JHDTE engine; new in about 1997
• Racor Fuel Filter
• Extensive updates and service in 2008
• 18x14 Martec Propeller
• Major "out of the boat" service 2008 by List Marine including the following:
• Disassemble, evaluate engine and clean as needed
• Replace worn and leaking sea water pump
• Clean and reseal inter-cooler unit
• Replace faulty oil cooler unit
• Overhaul leaking turbo charger unit
• Clean and reseal heat exchanger
• Overhaul starter motor and alternator
• Replace all engine cooling hoses and clamps
• Clean and inspect oil cooler lines, replace as needed
• Replace transmission dampener plate and leaking transmission seal
• Adjust valve clearances
• Re-torque cylinder head
• Service all fluids
• Engine was last inspected and serviced by List Marine in Feb 2013
• 2 blade folding Martec 18x14 - right hand
• Sails: Purchased in 2003 or earlier
• Santa Cruz Sails
• Dacron Delivery
• Spinnakers:
• 3/4-oz Reacher 3/4-oz All purpose
• 1.2-oz Reacher
• 1.5-oz 80% Shy Kite
• Storm Sails:
• Mast and Rigging
• 3-spreader mast, new in about 1997
• Mast serviced and standing rigging replaced or re-cold headed in April 2006
• Complete running rigging in good condition
• 2 carbon spinnaker poles
• Reaching strut
• All self tailing, all 2 speed except as noted:
• Primaries: (2) Barient 32 3 speed
• Secondaries: (2) Barient 28
• Mainsheet: Harken 46
• Cabin Top: (2) Barient 23s, (4) Harken 40s
• Navtec Hydraulics
• Vang with 3 release locations
• Flattening reef
• Emergency Rudder and mounting
• Life Jackets
• 2x manual bilge pumps, plus 12 V bilge pump
• Fortress FX37 aluminum anchor with chain and rode
• Cat II EPIRB
• 8-person life-raft; valise; last certified 2006 - AS IS

Retrofit the toilet waste plumbing and create an exterior removal location. Replaced the LP regulator and gauges and fittings and updated the hose configuration. New front speakers, and re-wired aft speakers. New clear coat on the interior. Replaced the pressurized galley sink fixture. Replaced the refrigerator compressor and cooling plate. New refrigerator top to sit flush with the counter top. Rebuilt of the forward hatch Cleaned, brightened, and oiled teak on topsides. Completely repainted the entire ceiling, except the teak strips and molding which were clear coated. New paint on the forward bulkhead, inside some storage compartments, forward bunks, around the companion way and other stained teak areas. Removed and resealed teak on foredeck and house. Removed and resealed all deck hardware and winches on the house (except for turning blocks at base of mast). Updated companionway area. Treated the teak around the forward hatch and companionway with penetrating epoxy, both inside and out, then applied UV resistant polyurethane. Stripped and refinished one spinnaker pole Starbuck Canvas modified the existing spinnaker pole covers to fit properly. Rebuilt the winches on the cabin top and made custom backing plates for them. Bay Marine Recent Upgrades: Full hull inspection and repair of one delam forward Replace worn idler sheave in steering Rebuild starboard vang quick release, replace inline ball valve Fully inspect hydraulic system and repair leaks as needed Service propeller shaft packing Install new Groco serviceable water strainer New Whale Titan bilge pump New galley sink ball valve Secure batteries Renew grounding copper in lazerette Roller furling gear including headstay and foil (disassembled and not on boat) 3 Blade delivery prop Canvas dodger - needs reassembly and attached to boat Propane grill

All seller's personal effects are excluded from the sale of the vessel.

Bill Lee: 831-345-5542

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MAIN SQUEEZE Boat for Sale

50' santa cruz | 1982 | $99,000.

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Main Squeeze

Last updated Jan 25, 2024

Main Squeeze Boat | 50' Santa Cruz 1982

Stock Santa Cruz 50 with stern scoop.  Yanmar engine upgrade.  Clean and ready to go sailing or detail her out for racing and mix it up with the strong Santa Cruz 50 fleet. 

Bill Petersen

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C: 310.871.1977 | O: 310.821.5883

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Main Squeeze HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 50' Santa Cruz 1982
• Location: Marina Del Rey, CA
• Engines: Yanmar
• Last Updated: Jan 25, 2024
• Asking Price: $99,000
• Maximum Speed: 10 kn

Main Squeeze additional information

• Cruising Speed: 8 kn
• Beam: 12' 0''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Displacement: 16,000 lb

Boom new 1998

Rod Rigging 1998

Antal Mainsail Track and Bat Cars 1998

Custom Chain Plates 1998

Profurl furling 1998

Vacu Flush fresh water head

Isotemp hot water heater

Turcite Rudder Bearings

Custom Anchor roller

The Santa Cruz 50 is designed, engineered and constructed with the same care and experience typical of Bill Lee yachts, from the Santa Cruz 27 to Bill Lee's own "Merlin" Hull and deck are hand-laminated of multiple layers of fiberglass mat and roving impregnated with polyester resin. Vacuum bagged balsa core provides stiffness and strength without unnecessary weight. The deck is cored with plywood inserts in areas of high stress. Hull and deck are bonded with polyester adhesive, and through-bolted with the aluminum toe-rail. Deck hardware is through-bolted with stainless fasteners (Type 18-8), and backing plates. where necessary.   Hardware is Mariner, Schaefer, and Nicro-Fico. Winches are Barient. Windows are G.E. mar-resistant Lexan, tinted solar-control bronze. The foredeck hatch is an extra-large Bomar. Other hatches are custom-built by Bill Lee Yachts.   The mast is a double-spreader tapered extrusion with Navtec rod rigging. Navtec U-bolt chainplates tie directly to a cross-arm and the aluminum mast step I-beam for maximum strength. Four function hydraulics are standard.   The electrical system is controlled at a Marinetics breaker switch panel, through a three-position battery switch from two batteries. Included are both an ammeter and a volt meter. Most lights are provided with white and red bulbs~for improved night vision. The standard engine is a Pathfinder 50 (42 H.P.) (UPGRADED TO YANMAR 38HP) diesel driving an 18" Martec folding propeller through a 1" stainless steel shaft.   The keel for the Santa Cruz 50 is a solid lead casting bolted to the keel stubby with 1" stainless steel (Type 316) bolts. Faired and permanently covered in fiberglass, the keel is bonded to the hull for extra strength, stiffness and crunch-protection. Pedestal steering with a large-diameter wheel drives a 4" rudder shaft through a 12" disc drive.   Interior cabinetry and bulkheads are bonded directly to the hull. There are no floating bulkheads and no liners. Woodwork is beautifully finished Bruynzeel marine mahogany plywood of the highest quality.   Special interior features include a private owner 5 stateroom aft of the main cabin, with separate access from the cockpit, two double bunks, standing headroom, a hanging locker and extra storage in two seat lockers. Opening ports in the cockpit and transom, and flush windows in the hull, give plenty of ventilation and light for the aft stateroom.   The enclosed head offers standing headroom, marine head with holding tank, sink and fresh water pump.   The galley is equipped with a Gas Systems 3 burner stove with oven, fresh and salt water foot-pumps, large stainless steel double sink, large icebox and a trash bin. The famous "Merlin" settee arrangement is standard. The settee floor is raised to allow for storage and the crew's beer icebox. Seating is with the cabin windows at eye-level. The settee bunks are easily convertible from single bunks into doubles. Including the V-berth forward, there are five double bunks on the boat, any of which can be used as singles with lee cloths. Spacious storage is available under all bunks.   Opposite the galley is the navigator's station. This includes a seat, a large chart table with plenty of storage for books, instruments and space for electronics.

The 50's forward cabin is open, light and airy, keeping unnecessary weight out of the ends of the boat, and providing a large open living area, as well as plenty of sail stowage. An extra-large foredeck hatch eases sail handling. A second companionway gives access to the main cabin from the deck, as well as providing ventilation for the galley.   The large cockpit has comfortable secure seating for a cruising crowd. Sheet winches are mounted on a large winch island at the optimum height for efficient operation. The extra large wheel is mounted aft for best visibility and control allowing a variety of steering positions for any helmsman and situation. A lazarette hatch gives access to the transom windows and steering gear, with a large canvas bag for storage.   There are no exotic materials in the Santa Cruz 50. Bill Lee prefers to build with known materials and methods, rather than experiment at the owner's risk. Bill has proven over the years that he can build a light, strong boat without overstepping the bounds of good judgment and solid experience. No production builder of yachts in the Santa Cruz 50's size range can make the same claim. Bill Lee's reputation, backed by quality workmanship, assures you of the finest, strongest, fastest 50-footer you can buy.

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Santa Cruz 50

Santa Cruz 50 is a 50 ′ 0 ″ / 15.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Bill Lee and built by Santa Cruz Yachts starting in 1980.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Santa cruz 50' custom 1986 boats for sale & yachts, santa cruz 50′ boats review and specs.

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This boat was custom built in 1986 for Hal Roth to race single handed around the world in what was then known as the BOC challenge and latter became the “Vendee Globe” around the world race. The boat was sailed in the 1986 BOC race as “Sebago”. For the 1990 BOC race Hal Roth sailed the boat as “American Flag.”  Before the race he incorporated a water ballast system of 350 gallons giving the boat an additional 3,000 lbs of movable ballast.  This modification gave the boat an increase in up wind performance of 3/4 ‘s of a knot.   Hal Roth wrote a book called “Chasing the Long Rainbow” which depicted his adventures in racing solo in the BOC race. The boat gained further notoriety when in 1999, a woman by the name of “Anna Stockel” purchased the boat, did a major refit  including  further modifications such as a taller mast and wheel steering and then very successfully sailed her, single handily  to the “First to Finish” honors in the 2000 Trans Pac race.  This is the last Santa Cruz 50 built in the United States.   The boat was in Hawaii for many years after the 2000 Transpac and locally cruised, she features a full complement of older race sails that were new 1999 but have had very little use.   This boat has many custom construction and design features that make her “Truly” one of a kind (see full specs) This boat has been continually updated throughout the years by her previous owners keeping her as competitive now as she was when new. This boat has recently undergone another major refit in side and out including; New LP exterior paint, New interior paint, major service on the Yanmar engine, New main sail,New head sail,New canvas,New bottom paint and the list goes on and on. (Full Specs To Follow Soon)

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