🏆Editorial Pick
Best 45–50ft Sailboats of 2024
Explore the 37 best sailboats between 45 and 50 feet for 2024. Luxury performance cruisers designed for extended bluewater voyaging with premium finishes and state-of-the-art systems. Each model is evaluated on build excellence, sailing performance, and long-range capability.
⛵37 yachts reviewed · 10 manufacturers
37 yachts reviewed
1
Allures Yachting Allures 45.9
2024LOA: 13.8m (45′)
Beam: 4.30m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 11.0t
CutterLifting keelAluminium
2
Contest Yachts Contest 50CS
2024LOA: 15.2m (50′)
Beam: 4.50m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 12.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
3
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46
2024LOA: 14.3m (47′)
Beam: 4.35m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 10
Displacement: 10.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
4
Dehler Dehler 46
2024LOA: 14.0m (46′)
Beam: 4.35m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 10.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
5
Delphia Yachts Delphia 46 DS
2024LOA: 14.5m (48′)
Beam: 4.48m
Displacement: 0.0t
Sloop Marconi 9/10L-shaped keel (with bulb)GRP
6
Delphia Yachts Delphia 47
2024LOA: 14.0m (46′)
Beam: 4.20m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 9.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
7
Elan Yachts Elan Impression 50.1
2024LOA: 14.9m (49′)
Beam: 4.55m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 10
Displacement: 11.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
8
Hanse Yachts Hanse 460
2024LOA: 13.8m (45′)
Beam: 4.30m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 10.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
9
Najad Najad 460
2024LOA: 14.0m (46′)
Beam: 4.25m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 11.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
10
Solaris Yachts Solaris 50
2024LOA: 15.1m (50′)
Beam: 4.45m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 10.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
11
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490
2024LOA: 14.6m (48′)
Beam: 4.49m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 10
Displacement: 10.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
12
X-Yachts X4⁹
2024LOA: 15.1m (49′)
Beam: 4.49m
Displacement: 0.0t
Sloop Marconi 19/20T-shaped keel (with bulb)Epoxy
13
X-Yachts Xc 50
2024LOA: 15.2m (50′)
Beam: 4.50m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 12.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
14
Amel Amel 50
2023LOA: 14.9m (49′)
Beam: 4.70m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 13.2t
KetchFin keelFiberglass
15
Arcona Yachts Arcona 465
2023LOA: 14.1m (46′)
Beam: 4.15m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 10.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
16
Bowman Yachts Bowman 45
2023LOA: 13.7m (45′)
Beam: 4.00m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 10.5t
CutterFin keelFiberglass
17
Dufour Yachts Dufour 45E
2023LOA: 13.9m (46′)
Beam: 4.30m
Displacement: 0.0t
Sloop Marconi 9/10L-shaped keel (with bulb)GRP
18
Dufour Yachts Dufour 470
2023LOA: 14.1m (46′)
Beam: 4.40m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 10.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
19
Grand Soleil Grand Soleil 48
2023LOA: 14.5m (48′)
Beam: 4.40m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 10.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
20
Hallberg-Rassy Hallberg-Rassy 48
2023LOA: 14.6m (48′)
Beam: 4.35m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 12.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
21
Lagoon Lagoon 450 F
2023LOA: 14.0m (46′)
Beam: 7.84m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 12
Displacement: 12.5t
SloopDaggerboardsFiberglass
22
Moody Yachts Moody DS45
2023LOA: 13.8m (45′)
Beam: 4.25m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 10.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
23
Mylius Mylius 50
2023LOA: 15.2m (50′)
Beam: 4.40m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 10.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
24
Neel Trimarans Neel 47
2023LOA: 14.2m (47′)
Beam: 8.30m
Displacement: 0.0t
Sloop Marconi (square top mainsail) 7/8GRP
25
Beneteau Oceanis 46.1
2023LOA: 14.2m (46′)
Beam: 4.35m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 10
Displacement: 9.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
26
Oyster Yachts Oyster 475
2023LOA: 14.6m (48′)
Beam: 4.50m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 13.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
27
Oyster Yachts Oyster 495
2023LOA: 15.1m (50′)
Beam: 4.60m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 14.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
28
Jeanneau Sun Loft 47
2023LOA: 14.4m (47′)
Beam: 4.49m
Displacement: 0.0t
Sloop Marconi fractionalL-shaped keel (with bulb)GRP
29
Sunbeam Yachts Sunbeam 50.1
2023LOA: 15.0m (49′)
Beam: 4.50m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 11.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
30
Swan (Nautor) Swan 48
2023LOA: 14.6m (48′)
Beam: 4.42m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 11.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
31
Tartan Yachts Tartan 4700
2023LOA: 14.3m (47′)
Beam: 4.27m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 11.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
32
X-Yachts X4⁶
2023LOA: 14.1m (46′)
Beam: 4.27m
Displacement: 0.0t
Sloop Marconi 9/10T-shaped keel (with bulb)Epoxy
33
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria C45
2022LOA: 14.4m (47′)
Beam: 4.49m
Displacement: 0.0t
Sloop Marconi 9/10L-shaped keel (with bulb)GRP
34
Lagoon Lagoon 46
2022LOA: 14.0m (46′)
Beam: 7.94m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 12
Displacement: 12.5t
SloopDaggerboardsFiberglass
35
Moody Yachts Moody 45
2022LOA: 13.7m (45′)
Beam: 4.30m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 10.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
36
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490
2022LOA: 14.6m (48′)
Beam: 4.49m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 10
Displacement: 11.4t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
37
Wauquiez Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 48
2022LOA: 14.4m (47′)
Beam: 4.62m
Displacement: 0.0t
SloopEpoxy/GRP
Rankings are based on editorial review of 2024 models. Specifications may vary by year and region.
Our Editorial Take
At 45-50 feet, sailboats enter a realm of true luxury cruising. These yachts combine superyacht-level comfort with genuine sailing performance, making them ideal for extended voyages and liveaboard lifestyles. The investment is significant but the reward is unmatched freedom.
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