2001 • Beneteau 50

BEAUFORD offers an unusually compelling combination for the San Francisco Bay sailor: the performance pedigree of a Bruce Farr design, the comfort and volume of a true 50-foot cruising yacht, and the equipment needed to make a boat of this size manageable for a couple or short-handed crew. Her powerful hull form and well-balanced sail plan are ideally suited to the Bay’s strong afternoon breeze and short, steep chop, while her 5'11" shoal draft greatly expands cruising options throughout the Bay, Delta and California coast. In-mast furling, a furling headsail and electric winches simplify sail handling, while twin helm stations provide excellent visibility and an open, functional cockpit for both sailing and entertaining. A Side-Power bow thruster adds confidence when maneuvering in tight marina conditions. Below, BEAUFORD separates herself from many performance-oriented yachts with a highly desirable three-cabin, three-head owner’s layout, including a spacious forward stateroom with centerline queen berth and excellent accommodations for family and guests. For the buyer seeking one yacht capable of spirited San Francisco Bay sailing, comfortable weekends aboard, coastal cruising and longer West Coast adventures, BEAUFORD represents a rare balance of performance, space and cruising capability.