1994 Santa Cruz

Named "Adrenalin," she is from the basic Santa Cruz 50 Design by Bill Lee with a special Aluminum hull grid integrating the standing rigging chain plates and keel effectively strengthening the entire boat. The result is an incredibly sturdy craft which is comforting in bad weather conditions.

The updated keel, rig, increased freeboard and modified construction details, and scantings were done by Alex Simonis, international naval architect. The high-tech construction is the very best offered by South Africa. Built as a racer with a good IMS rating, she is a winner in all respects as she is also a safe and comfortable ocean cruiser. A 10,000 mile cruise was just completed without incident and a full captain's report is available upon request. The captain was mightily impressed with her sturdiness and found this to be "a very of out the ordinary boat....and I have never felt so safe and content..."

Length Overall: 51.46
Length at Waterline: 47.77'
Beam: 12.25'

Total Power: 43

Holding: None

Double Forepeak cabin with sail locker/pipeberth aft to port, the head and shower to starboard. Next is the main salon followed by navigation station to starboard and galley to port. The main salon is large and roomy with 6'1"-6'-2" headroom throughout and sleeps three in separate berths with the table left in place. All have lee cloths. There are two double cabins aft, one at each quarter with lockers. Interior bulkheads and cabinets are light teak, with teak and holly sole throughout. Recent interior upgrades include leather upholstery in salon.

Corian counter tops in the galley. Refrigerator/Freezer is powered by 12 volts, the stove is a 2-burner propane stainless steel with oven.

Furuno GPS, B&G Hydra2-pilot autopilot, ICOM M800 SSB, ICOM M56 VHF, B&G windspeed/speed/log etc. and Tape deck & CD Changer with interior and exterior speakers.

2KW Inverter, Four 12 Volt Batteries (105 AH each), Link 2000 Heart interface/charger system, and 110V Shore Power Cables.

Hatches, ports, and all deck gear is Lewmar. Eight winches total: (2) #42, (2) #56, (2) #62, (2) #52. Two spinnaker poles.

Sparcraft high spec racing spar aluminum keel stepped mast, and aluminum boom. Stainless steel rod rigging. 1-Spectra main, 1-Spectra #3, 1-Kevlar #4. 1-Dacron storm jib, 1-Superlight #1 (?), Recently added roller with a #2 soft Norlam, 1-.75 Oz. spinnaker, 1-1.5 Oz spinnaker

(8) life jackets, 8-main cannister Avon life raft, Full set of flares, Man overboard pole plus (2) Life rings with lights, (2) Anchors with chain and rope, (7) fenders with covers, Bosun's chair, Custom stainless steel barbeque aft, spare sheet and blocks, and Custom stern scoop with stainless steel ladder.

The boat was designed and constructed to be stronger and more rigid for South African waters, and it even turned out to be a little lighter due to the aluminum framework. Bill Lee liked the design so much he is considering incorporating some of her features in his other designs. The boat also has a slightly longer water line than other Santa Cruz 50's due to a transom extension.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.