This was the first model in the yard’s long-term design partnership with Javier Soto Acebal. With a 5.05-meter beam, a 2.85-meter fixed-keel draft, and a half-load displacement of 19.5 tons, the 58 sits firmly in the bluewater-cruiser class. It carries a CE Ocean Category A rating.
Design and Construction
Solaris built the 58 in fiberglass/GRP, with a solid hull and lead ballast. The yard’s known construction practice across its range has been to laminate structural bulkheads of at least 40 mm directly to the hull and deck, creating a rigid, monolithic cage. Interior furnishings and chainplates are bonded to the structure with resin rather than fillers.
The yard has also used negative moulds, vacuum infusion, and vinylester resin to guard against osmosis. These methods are consistent with an ocean-rated yacht whose 19.5-ton displacement suggests a serious offshore platform rather than a lightweight coastal cruiser.
The 17.4-meter hull provides the volume needed for the available accommodation layouts, while the fixed keel and 2.85-meter draft give the boat a settled offshore profile.
Rig, Handling, and Machinery
The Solaris 58 has a single-masted sloop rig, a fixed keel, and a spade rudder. It’s a straightforward offshore configuration that suits the boat’s minimalist brief, while the conventional sloop rig keeps sail handling within a familiar, well-understood system.
Diesel propulsion came with listed Volvo Penta saildrive options of 75, 110, and 150 horsepower. The 150 hp option matches the builder’s stated 150 hp figure for the model.
Tankage comprises 500 liters of fuel and 700 liters of fresh water, capacities intended to support extended passage-making.
Accommodations
The 58 was offered with a six-guest owner’s layout comprising three cabins. A two-crew-cabin arrangement was also available, and the listed capacity included two crew berths, reflecting a boat intended for both private cruising and lightly crewed voyaging.
Although classified as a luxury yacht, the minimalist interior brief favors clean lines and usable volume over compartmentalized complexity. The 17.4-meter length and 5.05-meter beam provide the footprint for three guest cabins plus crew space without the compromises of a smaller platform. That beam also makes the three-cabin owner’s layout credible as a true six-berth cruiser rather than a stretched coastal boat.
Verdict
The Solaris 58 is a purpose-built, ocean-category sloop from Solaris’s collaboration with Javier Soto Acebal. Built in Italy using the yard’s resin-bonded, infusion-built approach, it was offered in both owner-operated and crewed layouts.
This discontinued 2014–2018 design combines a 19.5-ton half-load displacement, a 2.85-meter fixed keel, and a 150 hp diesel option. Together, those figures place it among serious bluewater cruisers.
Pros
- CE Ocean Category A rating for offshore use
- Solid fiberglass hull with lead ballast and resin-bonded structure
- Three-cabin owner’s layout, with separate crew accommodation available
- 500 L fuel and 700 L water capacity for extended cruising
Cons
- Fixed 2.85 m keel limits access to shallow water
- Production ended in 2018, so it no longer has builder support as a current model
- Minimalist layout trades some density of cruising amenities for open volume
