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Models A–Z · St Francis

St Francis 50

6 current listings in our evaluation (as of 03.11.2026).

St Francis 50 seen from the side
Shipyard photo – model illustration, not a specific boat. Photo: © St Francis Marine – shipyard photo from the shipyard brochure

What distinguishes the model

  • The semi-custom catamaran proves fast and very seaworthy on long passages, also in heavy seas and in little wind.
  • The foam construction with vinylester and carbon reinforcement yields a stiff, light structure with flexible rudders designed to be break-resistant.
  • Very large tanks for diesel and water enable long self-sufficient anchoring periods, and the dinghy can be launched single-handed in minutes.

Build period and series

Model ranges: 2005–2011

Shipyard

St Francis Marine (South Africa)

In the listing

6 boats, model years 2008 to 2023.

Key data

Length overall15,25 m
Beam8 m
Draft1,25 m
Displacement (light)12,5 t
Mast height22,42 m*
Upwind sail area144 m²
Cabins charter version4
Heads4–5*
Berths (max.)8*
Water tank1.350 l
Diesel tank880 l
Propulsion2x Yanmar diesel (saildrive)
DesignAngelo Lavranos

Details from data sheets, brochures and shipyard websites, individual values from tests in the specialist press. Values marked with * come from the providers' details in the current listings (median or most frequent value). Individual boats may differ due to version or refit.

More in the pre-purchase review: our verdict on each model year and the review of a specific boat – costs up to readiness to sail, negotiation range, survey brief for the surveyor.