The Able Apogee 50 is a 51-foot high-end performance bluewater cruiser designed by Chuck Paine and built by Able Marine in Southwest Harbor, Maine beginning in 1995. Only nine Apogee 50s were built by Able before the molds were sold to Morris Yachts, who continued producing the design as the Morris 51. The boat combines a moderate-displacement hull with a deep fin keel and an efficient sail plan, producing a boat that will sail 300-mile days in the trades while remaining easy to handle for a cruising couple. Build quality is at the very top of the American custom market — vacuum-bagged Kevlar-and-carbon hull laminate, teak joinery, and bulletproof offshore systems — and the Apogee 50 placed highly in Cruising World's Boat of the Year awards when first introduced.
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What is the Able Apogee 50's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Able Apogee 50 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.43. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Able Apogee 50's comfort ratio?
The Able Apogee 50 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 34.25. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Able Apogee 50 safe for offshore sailing?
The Able Apogee 50 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.7. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Able Apogee 50?
The theoretical hull speed of the Able Apogee 50 is 9.07 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Able Apogee 50 weigh?
The Able Apogee 50 has a displacement of 35,547 and a length overall (LOA) of 51.00.
Who designed the Able Apogee 50?
The Able Apogee 50 was designed by Chuck Paine, first built in 1995.