Malo 50 Ketch sailboat,
This 1975 Malo 50 Ketch is a French monohull sailboat recognized for its robustness, seaworthiness, and timeless charm. Carefully maintained over the years, it presents an excellent opportunity for offshore cruising enthusiasts as well as fans of classic boats.
With a length of 11.10 m and a beam of 3.35 m, this sailboat offers a comfortable and well-organized living space. Its draft of 1.35 m allows access to many anchorages while maintaining good sailing performance.
Rigged as a ketch, it ensures balanced and versatile navigation, ideal for long crossings as well as coastal outings. Its proven design and regular maintenance make it a ready-to-sail vessel with no major work required.
This sailboat will appeal to those seeking a characterful, reliable, and comfortable boat with excellent seaworthiness.
2024 sails
The boat is equipped with a Volvo Penta 2040D engine of 40 HP (about 2700 hours). It also has a Vetus bow thruster to ease maneuvering in port.
In terms of equipment, this sailboat is particularly well-equipped:
• Full electronics: GPS, radar, AIS, VHF, depth sounder, speed log, high-performance autopilot (Simrad / Raymarine)
• Power: solar panels (2 x 150W), battery charger, recent battery bank
• Comfort: forced air heating, hot water, refrigerator, convertible saloon
• Equipped kitchen with gas stove and oven
The interior layout offers 3 double cabins (forward, aft, and side) as well as a convertible saloon, providing up to 6 comfortable berths. A bathroom with shower and hot water completes the setup.
The hull has been treated with Coppercoat antifouling, known for its longevity and low maintenance.
Externally, the boat features numerous practical equipment: windlass, shades (winter, sun, sprayhood), Quicksilver 320 dinghy (2023) with Yamaha 4HP engine, bathing ladders…
Tank capacities:
• Fuel: 160 L
• Water: 2 x 200 L