Fitzroy Yachts if New Zeland, started work in July 2010 on sailing yacht G50, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. Fitzroy Yachts commissioned Dubois Naval Architects to design G50, with interior design and styling by the owner.
Fitzroy Yachts 50m Flybridge Sloop G50
Fitzroy have collaborated with Dubois on many of their boats including the international award-nominated 45m Salperton IV and the recently launched 50metre sailing yacht Zefira.
The European owner approached Fitzroy directly to build his latest sailing yacht.
“It’s especially pleasing to have the client dealing with us exclusively and recognising our reputation for the care and quality we put into our relationships and of course our yachts” said Rodney Martin, Fitzroy Yachts Managing Director.
“We compete with companies often located close to the customer, so it’s credit to our New Zealand team that we’re known for being good to deal with and securing this deal when new-builds are scarce,” he added.
Fitzroy Yachts G50 sailing yacht will be able to accommodate up to 10 guests in an owners suite and 4 guest cabins and there will be 4 cabins to accommodate the crew.
Fitzroy Yachts 50m Flybridge Sloop G50 will have an overall length of 49.7 m, with a beam of 9.96 m. She will be constructed in Aluminium with a displacement of 370 tonnes. The G50 sail yacht with features a Rig by Southern Spars .
Fitzroy Yachts 50m Flybridge Sloop G50 Specifications
Length Overall: 49.7 m
Length Waterline: 44.55 m
Beam Max: 9.96 m
Draught: 5.5 m
Displacement: 370 tonnes
Construction: Aluminium
Classification: ABS +A1 Commercial Yachting Service +AMS, E
Engine: Cat C32 1450 BHP @ 2300RPM
Rig: Southern Spars
Accommodation: Owners Cabin,
4 x Guest Cabins, 4 x Crew Cabins
