Celestial 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull

Rig

Ketch

LOA

50.75' · 15.47 m

Disp.

32,400 lbs · 14,696 kg

First year

1991

The Celestial 50 stands as a flagship testament to the early ambitions of Xiamen Celestial Yacht Ltd and the design philosophy of Bryce Fuhriman. Often considered an evolutionary extension of the highly successful Celestial 48, the 50foot variant was engineered for the rigors of highlatitude sailing and extended liveaboard bluewater cruising. While the 48 was the highvolume production success, the Celestial 50 represents a rarer, more commodious iteration that utilized the same robust construction techniques that eventually attracted highend brands like Passport and Outbound to the Xiamen facility. These vessels were built during an era where heavy handlaid fiberglass schedules and significant teak joinery were the industry standards for offshore cruisers, resulting in a yacht that prioritizes momentum and stability over lightair agility.