Yachts between 15 and 18 m to be (re)discovered in 2021

The year 2021 is shaping up with a lot of new models in the category of tall ships (over 50 feet). The large shipyards are well aware that this segment is buoyant and even if fewer boats (in number of units) are sold than for the smaller ones, the margins are larger, and therefore more interesting.

Dufour 470
14,85 m

This new Dufour will replace the 46 Grand Large. It will be presented to the public in early 2021. This yacht is intended for owners in its 3-cabin version, as well as for charterers by offering a layout of 5 cabins and 3 bathrooms. A version with 4 cabins and 4 bathrooms is also available. On the deck, this sailboat will be proposed in Easy Version (the simplest and the least expensive), the "Ocean" version (a little better equipped) and the performance version (for the regatta).

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Bavaria 51 Cruiser
14,99 m

From 3 to 5 cabins for this German Cruiser. No skipper's cabin in this size of boat, but nice living spaces that will be appreciated as much for chartering the boat as for an owner who sails with his family. Designed by Farr, the 51 Cruiser is not part of the C range, but has all the amenities of this high production yard.

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Elan GT6
15,20 m

Designed to sail comfortably, but without penalizing performance, the GT (Gran Tourismo) range arrives with a new 15.20-meter model. Launched in 2016 with the Elan GT5 (42 feet), it is now a 50-footer that uses the same design with a short deckhouse that stops at the foot of the mast. Available in 2 or 3 cabins, this yacht is aimed at owners looking for an elegant and very comfortable yacht.

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Italia Yacht IY14.98
15,35 m

The Venetian shipyard Italia Yacht announces the IY 14.98. Launched in September 2020, it is a cruiser racer declined in 2 versions: Bellissima and Fuorieserie. The second one is more dedicated to performance. This very elegant plan of Maurizio Cossutti lets predict beautiful cruising fast and comfortable.

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Solaris 50
15,40 m

Elegance and performance, this is what could characterize the Solaris range. The 50 is a player with a Mediterranean character (not an Italian) who likes light airs. It's a regatta boat on deck with a well-cleared layout, but it's also ultra-comfortable below deck with perfectly finished fittings. The cruising part is not forgotten with a tender garage under the cockpit.

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Paces 51.9
15,57 m

This full aluminum dinghy keeps a composite deck, a trademark of this French shipyard based in Cherbourg. The 51.9 is the 3rd edition of the flagship of the brand. While it keeps the chart table accessible from both sides, we discover a large owner's cabin installed under the cockpit and accessible by a gangway.

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Big Sun 48
15,85 m

Launched in 2019, this Grand Soleil 48 from the Italian shipyard Del Pardo is a cruiser-racer. It is available in a racing version with carbon mast and boom, horned mainsail with double backstay, in the cockpit designed for crew sailing, the winches are distributed from the front to the back of the cockpit. This very well equipped boat also has a huge fixed bowsprit. Although this boat can also be used for cruising, it was primarily developed for racing.

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Hallberg-Rassy 50
16,34 m

The big news this year for the Swedish shipyard Hallberg-Rassy will be the new 50. It replaces the old Hallberg-Rassy 48 MKII and should be presented in January 2021 at the Dusseldorf boat show. This yacht designed by German Frers has a bisafran. It has the same DNA as the shipyard, namely a very protected central cockpit and a high level of comfort with plenty of storage space for a reduced crew.

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Meta 50
16,30 m

The Meta 50 is the first of a series of boats with a neo-retro design: on the hull the modern lines are complemented by a retro-style roof. Designed for long family cruises around the world, pleasure, comfort and performance are the main characteristics.

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Dufour 530
16,35 m

Presented in January 2020, the Dufour 530 aims to be both a cruising and a racing yacht. Its hull, still designed by the in-house architect Felci, is available in a Performance version. This option was abandoned a few years ago by the shipyard, but will be revived in 2020. On the layout side, we find the central kitchen that now marks the layout of boats with the drakkar-shaped logo.

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Grand Soleil 52 LC
17,05 m

At Del Pardo, the Grand Soleil range is declined in performance version (regatta) or LC version (Long Cruise). These are less sophisticated (but still very high performance) sailboats designed for cruising. After the 46LC (launched in 2015), the 52 LC has been added to this range. The architect Marco Lostuzzi proposes a hull with fairly taut lines, but which retains a nice volume for the accommodation. As usual, the finishes and the quality of the equipment contribute to the high-end feeling on board.

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Amel 50
16,50 m

The 50 marks a turning point at Amel. No more ketch, one mast is removed! It is now a cutter, with a hull with resolutely modern lines designed by Berret-Racoupeau. But the fundamentals of the shipyard remain with a finish worthy of the greatest shipyards. Still intended for a reduced crew for long voyages, the central cockpit and electric assistance for maneuvers remain.

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Moody DS 54
17,10 m

After the 45 and 62, here is the latest Moody 54 DS. This single level concept with the cockpit at the same level as the saloon, itself entirely glazed, recalls the design of catamarans. The cockpit is also protected by a rigid bimini. Only the helm stations, all at the rear, are raised so that the helmsman has a clear view forward. A concept that few shipyards dare to reproduce, but which offers a very pleasant sailing boat.

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Oceanis Yacht 54
17,12 m

The Océanis Yacht range completes the Océanis cruising yachts range of the Bénéteau shipyard. It now includes 2 models: the 62 (launched in 2016) and now the 54 (new in 2021). This time it is the duo of architects Roberto Biscontini and Lorenzo Argent (the father of the 62 is Berret) who designed this hull which must offer both comfort and volume without penalizing too much the performances. This is the hull of the First Yacht 53 launched at the 2019 Cannes boat show. Note the step on the gangways which is located in the middle of the boat. A solution chosen to facilitate the circulation while keeping a bulwark which protects. This boat designed for owners opts for a chart table at the front of the saloon imagined more as a work desk than as a real navigation tool.

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First Yacht 53
17,12 m

It was the attraction of the 2019 Cannes show. It must be said that the First 53 has a hell of a look. Taut lines, stripped deck, teak and lacquered finish put it in the luxury cruiser racer category. A bit like what the Italians design and build. If the regatta is in the spotlight on board, the cockpit with a forward section for guests also allows us to imagine beautiful evenings at anchor in summer.

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Hanse 588
17,20 m

Designed by Judel-Vrolijk, the Hanse 588 has a beautiful hull. The cockpit is deliberately very high to accommodate a huge tender garage underneath. But in this length, the high freeboard is better hidden, especially since the whistle deckhouse is quite tapered. Below deck, the emphasis is on accommodation with 2 aft cabins and a forward cabin which can be a large owner's cabin, or 2 doubles. This brings the capacity of this yacht to 10 berths.

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X-Yacht 5.6
17,25 m

Scheduled to be launched in early 2021, the X 5.6 is a luxurious sailboat that remains very seaworthy. As standard, the yacht is equipped with an aluminum mast and boom, but a more regatta version can receive a deep keel (2.90 m draft) and a carbon mast and boom. At the bow, a fixed bowsprit allows for the use of gennaker or Code 0. The shipyard has planned no less than 8 different layouts!

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Grand Soleil 58
17,50 m

Attention great luxury! The Grand Soleil 58 with its teak deck and minimalist fittings (hidden under the deck) gives the impression of an easy to handle and very elegant yacht. The mainsail track that runs through the cockpit hidden under the teak is the best example. Inside, the woodwork is typical of this Italian shipyard, which combines design with performance, with Umberto Felci in charge of the hull.

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Wauquiez PS 58
17,70 m

This is the flagship of the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon range. The PS 58 retains the prominent deckhouse with large glass surfaces that let light into this saloon. The dining area is elevated so that guests can enjoy the view while eating. To facilitate maneuvering with a small crew, the PS 58 is available with a self-tacking jib.

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Ice 60
17,99 m

The Ice 60 was designed to meet the demand of customers who were looking for more volume (at the expense of performance). Indeed, the shipyard already has the Ice62, but the 60 is heavier and meets more the expectations of cruising enthusiasts. If the boat is available in glass-epoxy sandwich, a carbon version allows to save the kilos taken with the fittings.

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