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Moorings 500
Designer: Briand  ·  Builder: Beneteau  ·  First built: 1988
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About the Moorings 500

Designed with extended bluewater passages in mind, the Moorings 500 is a spacious performance cruiser built to meet the demanding standards of one of the world's most respected charter and cruising fleets. The Moorings brand has long been synonymous with reliability and comfort on the open water, and their 500 model carries that reputation forward as a capable offshore sailboat suited to serious ocean voyaging as well as relaxed coastal cruising. As a larger vessel in the Moorings lineup, the 500 is tailored for those who prioritize living space, stability, and seakeeping ability without sacrificing sailing performance. Her hull design leans toward the comfortable and confidence-inspiring rather than the purely race-oriented, making her an excellent choice for couples or small crews embarking on long-distance passages or extended liveaboard adventures. Prospective buyers will find this boat well-regarded in the charter world, which speaks to her durability and ease of handling. For anyone researching a capable bluewater cruiser with a proven pedigree and a layout designed for life at sea, the Moorings 500 deserves serious consideration.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 50.42 ft / 15.37 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 44.50 ft / 13.56 m
Beam 15.58 ft / 4.75 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 28,600.00 lb / 12,973 kg
Ballast 10,800.00 lb / 4,899 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,021.00 ft² / 94.85 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Briand
Builder Beneteau
First Built 1988
Related Sailboats ["Moorings 505" · "Oceanis 500 Beneteau" · "Moorings 51" · "Beneteau 50" · "Oceanis 50 Beneteau"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 87
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.54
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 24.66
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.04
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 8.94
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.52
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 2.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 59.5
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.7
P (Mainsail Luff) 51.6
E (Mainsail Foot) 18.0
SA Fore 556.33
SA Main 464.4
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Moorings 500 ★
50.4 ft
Beneteau 50
50.8 ft
Moorings 51
50.8 ft
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
50.2 ft
LWL
Moorings 500 ★
44.5 ft
Beneteau 50
45.4 ft
Moorings 51
38.8 ft
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
43.3 ft
Beam
Moorings 500 ★
15.6 ft
Beneteau 50
14.7 ft
Moorings 51
14.7 ft
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
15.4 ft
Displacement
Moorings 500 ★
28 lbs
Beneteau 50
28 lbs
Moorings 51
33 lbs
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
32 lbs
Ballast
Moorings 500 ★
10 lbs
Beneteau 50
9 lbs
Moorings 51
13 lbs
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
11 lbs
Sail Area
Moorings 500 ★
1 sq ft
Beneteau 50
1 sq ft
Moorings 51
1 sq ft
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
1,054 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Moorings 500 ★
87 s/nm
Beneteau 50
77 s/nm
Moorings 51
89 s/nm
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
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SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Moorings 500 ★
17.5
Beneteau 50
17.6
Moorings 51
15.8
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
16.6
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Moorings 500 ★
24.7
Beneteau 50
26.4
Moorings 51
34.2
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
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Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Moorings 500 ★
2.04
Beneteau 50
1.92
Moorings 51
1.82
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
—
Hull Speed
Moorings 500 ★
8.9 kts
Beneteau 50
9.0 kts
Moorings 51
8.3 kts
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
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Speed Number (higher = faster)
Moorings 500 ★
3.5
Beneteau 50
3.7
Moorings 51
2.0
Oceanis 500 Beneteau
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