St. Francis 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Angelo Lavranos·2006·St Francis Marine
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
50.03' · 15.25 m
Displ.
27,557 lbs · 12,500 kg
First year
2006

The St. Francis 50 is a venerable bluewater cruising catamaran that emerged from the specialized boatbuilding hub of St. Francis Bay, South Africa. Designed by the renowned naval architect Angelo Lavranos and built by St. Francis Marine, this model represents an evolution of the earlier St. Francis 44 and 48 designs. Unlike the massproduced catamarans from European yards, the St. Francis 50 is characterized by a "boutique" approach to construction, emphasizing structural integrity and oceancrossing performance over maximum interior volume. It is widely regarded in the cruising community as a robust, semicustom yacht capable of handling the rigorous conditions of the Southern Ocean, which serves as its primary testing ground.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 815,000
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-9.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (40.0%) · South Africa (40.0%) · US Virgin Islands (20.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

St. Francis 50 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 4 listings (40.0%), followed by South Africa and US Virgin Islands.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 772,5004040.0%
South Africa$ 1,156,2484340.0%
US Virgin Islands$ 735,0002220.0%

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
Robertson and Caine 5050.52'$ 659,000242150
Performance Oceanis 5049.54'$ 186,16913852
FP Saba 5049.15'$ 799,50010863
Knysna 50050'$ 849,9004621
Sweden Yachts 5050'$ 265,8231710
Shannon 5050.92'$ 209,000164
Gulfstar 5050'$ 115,000167
Catana Catamarans 5049.87'$ 1,238,043157
St. Francis 50You are here$ 815,000105
Morgan 5050.33'$ 52,50088
Valiant 5050.67'$ 355,00041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used St. Francis 50 cost?+
The median asking price for a used St. Francis 50 over the past 12 months is $815,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many St. Francis 50 sailboats are for sale?+
5 St. Francis 50 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are St. Francis 50 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the St. Francis 50 has decreased by 9.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are St. Francis 50 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used St. Francis 50 listings over the past 12 months are United States (40.0%), South Africa (40.0%), US Virgin Islands (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a St. Francis 50?+
Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 50, Performance Oceanis 50, FP Saba 50. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.