The Malo 50, a centre-cockpit cruising boat, was designed by Olsoners Batbyggen and built in Sweden by Malo Yachts.
Underwater Profile: Long Fin with Skeg-Hung Rudder
Hull Material: GRP
Length Overall: 36'5" (11.1m)
Waterline Length: 29'5" (9.0m)
Beam: 11'0" (3.4m)
Draft: 4'5" (1.4m)
Rig Type: Masthead sloop (also available as ketch)
Displacement: 15,873lb (7,200kg)
Designer: Olsoners Batbyggen
Builder: Malo yachts (Sweden)
Year First Built: 1969
Year Last Built: 1980
Number Built: 140
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 15.9
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 44.5
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 275
4. Comfort Ratio: 31.9
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.8
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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 15.9 suggests that the Malo 50 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 44.5 means that the Malo 50 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 275, tells us the Malo 50 is a moderate-to-heavy displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry a reasonable amount of cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Many of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 31.9 suggests that crew comfort of a xxxx in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.8 tells us that a Malo 50 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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