Koala 50 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Koala 50 means looking at a Robert Clark-designed 1973 ketch with a genuine offshore record behind it. Built by Nordcantieri as a solid fiberglass cruiser, she carries a 50.2-foot hull on a 13.25-foot beam with a fin keel and spade rudder. The used fleet splits between owner three-cabin layouts and other configurations, with ex-charter examples a common sight — so the first question on any boat is which life it has led.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. That matters because a privately maintained three-cabin boat and a former charter hull will show very different wear on the same Clark lines. The 4.04-meter beam gives real volume below, but sources do not document berth counts or specific cabin dimensions, so layout comparison has to happen in person rather than on paper.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Two features appear commonly fitted across the used fleet: a swim platform and teak decks. The teak over the solid fiberglass deck is the more consequential for a buyer — it demands inspection for rot and securing, since renewal is a major job on a 50-footer. The swim platform is a comfort item rather than a structural one. Beyond those, the boat's 75-horsepower diesel and ketch rig are the systems that define her usability; any rig or energy upgrades should be judged against the original offshore-cruiser intent rather than charter convenience.
What to Inspect
The available record describes the Koala 50 as a solid, seaworthy boat constructed by Nordcantieri in solid fiberglass anchor. A buyer should treat any teak deck as the primary inspection point given its common fitment, and confirm the ketch rigging and spade rudder are sound.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical markets for the Koala 50 are Italy and Greece, which aligns with her build and charter history. For a shopper, the takeaway is straightforward:
- Confirm whether the hull is ex-charter or private owner
- Inspect teak decks for rot and attachment
- Verify ketch rig and spade rudder condition
- Check the 75 hp diesel and single-drive installation
- Expect to find a swim platform on many boats
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Koala 50. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | 1 | $62,884 | — |
Where they're listed
Koala 50 listings appear across 1 country. Greece has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $62,884 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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