The St. Francis 50 is a venerable blue-water 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 mass-produced catamarans from European yards, the St. Francis 50 is characterized by a "boutique" approach to construction, emphasizing structural integrity and ocean-crossing performance over maximum interior volume. It is widely regarded in the cruising community as a robust, semi-custom yacht capable of handling the rigorous conditions of the Southern Ocean, which serves as its primary testing ground.
St. Francis 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- St. Francis
- Model
- 50
- Builder
- St Francis Marine
- Designer
- Angelo Lavranos
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2006 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 1 | $1,100,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | $895,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | $650,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $650,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $1,394,275 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | $893,147 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $1,160,924 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson and Caine 50 | 50.52' | $699,000 | 152 | 78 |
| Performance Oceanis 50 | 49.54' | $189,355 | 109 | 35 |
| Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 | 49.15' | $800,889 | 81 | 37 |
| Knysna 500 | 50' | $849,900 | 36 | 18 |
| Shannon 50 | 50.92' | $209,000 | 14 | 2 |
| Catana Catamarans 50 | 49.87' | $1,254,649 | 13 | 6 |
| Sweden Yachts 50 | 50' | $293,340 | 13 | 6 |
| Island Spirit 40 | 39.8' | $212,250 | 12 | 7 |
| Gulfstar 50 | 50' | $89,500 | 10 | 2 |
| St. Francis 50 | $895,000 | 8 | 3 | |
| Valiant 50 | 50.67' | $355,000 | 4 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $772,500 | 4 | 0 |
| South Africa | $1,163,609 | 4 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used St. Francis 50 cost?
- The median asking price for a used St. Francis 50 over the past 12 months is $895,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many St. Francis 50 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 8 St. Francis 50 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are St. Francis 50 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the St. Francis 50 has increased by 29.71% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a St. Francis 50?
- United States currently has the lowest median asking price at $772,500, while South Africa is the most expensive at $1,163,609 — a 51% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the St. Francis 50?
- Comparable models include the Robertson and Caine 50, Performance Oceanis 50, Fountaine Pajot Saba 50. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.