Calkins 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Wendell H. Calkins·1960·American Marine Stoll Shipyards
Calkins 50 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
50' · 15.24 m
Displ.
27,500 lbs · 12,474 kg
First year
1960

The Calkins 50, often referred to as the C50, is a seminal design by Wendell "Skip" Calkins that challenged the mid20thcentury distinction between a highperformance sailing yacht and a powerful motor cruiser. Introduced in the early 1960s and primarily constructed by American Marine in Hong Kong (the shipyard that would later become Grand Banks), the Calkins 50 was a precursor to the modern "fast cruiser" movement. With its distinctive doubleended hull and lowprofile deckhouse, it was designed to achieve something few yachts of its era could: a consistent 9to10knot cruising speed under both sail and power. While technical documentation from the original builder is no longer digitally maintained, the vessel remains a cult classic among longrange cruisers who value its unique blend of efficiency and seakindliness.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 99,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Calkins 50 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 99,00011100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bavaria Yachts C5051.02'$ 474,9008444
Elan Impression 5049.87'$ 244,3475029
Sweden Yachts 5050'$ 265,8231710
Shannon 5050.92'$ 209,000164
Gulfstar 5050'$ 115,000167
Vindö 5034.94'$ 45,960138
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Taswell 5050.08'$ 279,00096
Morgan 5050.33'$ 52,50088
Valiant 5050.67'$ 355,00041
Calkins 50You are here$ 99,00011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Calkins 50 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Calkins 50 over the past 12 months is $99,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Calkins 50 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Calkins 50 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Calkins 50 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Calkins 50 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Calkins 50 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Calkins 50 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Calkins 50?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts C50, Elan Impression 50, Sweden Yachts 50. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.