Scia 50 Buyer's Guide
The Scia 50 is a 50-foot masthead sloop designed by Carlo Sciarrelli and built by Cantieri Ambrose starting in 1975, with solid fiberglass construction and a long keel drawing about seven feet. On the used market she appears mostly as ex-charter and privately owned examples of a traditional Italian light racer, and a buyer should understand both the layout history and the structural points that matter before viewing.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The four-cabin charter arrangement reflects the boat's 264-gallon water and 102-gallon diesel capacity, which supported week-long charter use in the Mediterranean. Private versions may trade aft cabins for storage or saloon space, but the fundamental Sciarrelli hull — 50.7 feet overall, 13.35-foot beam, long keel — is unchanged between the two.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Commonly fitted equipment on used Scia 50s includes air conditioning, heating, inverter, hot water, chartplotter, and life raft. For a buyer, the air conditioning and heating speak to creature comfort in Mediterranean summers and shoulder seasons, while the inverter and hot water depend on a healthy house electrical system. A chartplotter is now standard navigation, and a life raft should be checked for current service dating. The British Leyland diesel and 63 hp output are original-spec.
What to Inspect
The construction is solid fiberglass with a long keel and attached rudder, so a viewer should confirm the keel-to-hull joint and rudder post for earlier repair or groundings. Verify that running rigging matches the designed diameters — 14 mm halyards and 16 mm sheets — since undersized replacements are a frequent owner economy on older boats anchor.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical market availability for the Scia 50 centers on Italy. A short buyer checklist:
- Confirm keel-hull joint and rudder post condition.
- Verify halyards are 14 mm and sheets 16 mm.
- Test inverter and hot water under load.
- Check life raft service date.
- Inspect British Leyland engine for parts access.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Scia 50. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 | 1 | $156,817 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $163,559 | +4.3% |
Where they're listed
Scia 50 listings appear across 1 country. Italy has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | $160,188 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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