Overview
Atlas is a beautifully maintained, superbly equipped, and proven example of the renowned St. Francis 50--one of the most respected bluewater cruising catamarans ever built.
Canadian-flagged and duty-paid in New Zealand, Atlas has sailed over 25,000 nautical miles in the last three years and is fully outfitted for long-range, off-grid voyaging. Her current owners--an experienced cruising family--have sailed her across the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, from New Zealand to Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Atlas is a true global cruiser with a track record to match and now she's ready for her next owners and her next adventure.
Built in 2007 by St. Francis Marine in South Africa, this St. Francis 50 was awarded Cruising World's Cruising Catamaran of the Year for its blend of strength, performance, and livability. The model is still in production today (as the St. Francis 500), using the same original hull mold--testament to its enduring design and seaworthiness.
Atlas features a 4-cabin, 3-head, galley-down layout finished in elegant cherry wood, which was fully refinished in 2019. Like all St. Francis 50s, she's a semi-custom build constructed using vacuum-infused vinylester/epoxy resin and Corecell foam core, with CE Category A (Ocean) certification. The build quality, attention to detail, and structural integrity set her apart from production catamarans in this size range.
Designed for offshore sailing, the St. Francis 50 offers excellent upwind sailing ability, a comfortable motion at sea, and fast, efficient passagemaking thanks to her 50 feet of waterline length, high bridgedeck clearance, and thoughtful weight distribution. The engines and saildrives (new in 2020) are positioned well forward, keeping the bows light and weight centralized--factors that enhance both performance and comfort offshore.
Atlas boasts high tankage with ~230 gallons of fuel and ~360 gallons of water, vast storage, and a protected center-cockpit helm that is ideal for shorthanded sailing. Her systems and layout are optimized for autonomy and comfort, whether on passage or at anchor.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a turn-key, beautifully maintained, ocean-ready catamaran with a stellar cruising history and all the systems in place for serious voyaging. She's ideal for a cruising couple or family looking to explore local waters, the Caribbean, or set off on a global adventure. If you're looking for a safe, proven, and well-built vessel that performs offshore and lives well on anchor, you owe it to yourself to consider Atlas.
Highlights
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ModelSF50
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Year2007
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LOA50 ft - 15.24 meter
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Beam26 ft 3 in - 8 meter
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Engine BrandYanmar
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Engine Hours1600
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Number of Rooms4
Basic Information
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CategorySail
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ConditionUsed
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LocationBrunswick, GA, US
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Vessel NameATLAS
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Boat TypeCatamaran
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Hull MaterialFiberglass
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HIN:XGF50005K067
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Designer:Angelo Lavranos
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Flag of RegistryUS
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Available for sale in U.S. watersYes
Dimensions & Weight
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Length50 ft - 15.24 meter
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LOA:50 ft - 15.24 meter
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Beam:26 ft 3 in - 8 meter
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Bridge Clearance:2 ft 8 in - 0.81 meter
Engine
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Make:Yanmar
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Model:4JH5E
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Engine(s):2
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Hours:1600
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Cruise Speed:7 MPH
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Range:1381 MI
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Engine Type:Inboard
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Fuel Type:Diesel
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Horsepower:54 (Individual), 108 (combined)
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Max Speed:11 MPH
Tank Capacities
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Holding Tank:73 gallons - 2 tank(s)
Accommodations
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Total Cabins:4
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Total Heads:3
Descriptions
Engines & Propulsion
Twin Yanmar 4JH5E 54 hp engines (non-Common Rail, installed 2020, ~1300 hours each)
Yanmar SD-60 saildrives (installed 2020)
3-blade Flexofold folding propellers (new 2023)
Westerbeke 7.5 kW generator
Saildrive seals replaced (2025)
New starter motor, thermostat, and switches for generator (2024)
Rigging & Sails
Powerful, flexible sail plan
Mainsail and Code Zero serviced by Doyle Sails NZ (2023)
New battens for mainsail (2023)
New Hydranet genoa from Zoom Sails (2022)
Stack pack replaced (2023)
Running rigging replaced in 2023 & 2024, including:
Main halyard (Dyneema)
Reefing lines with Dyneema chafe protection
Genoa furling line (Dyneema, 2025)
Jib sheets (Dyneema, 2025)
Spin halyard with Dyneema sheave protection (2025)
Code Zero sheets (2025)
Lazy jacks and traveler lines (2023)
New main halyard block (2025)
Rig professionally inspected, tuned, and serviced by Sparcraft (2025):
New OEM gooseneck, pins, washers
Inspected A-frame striker, crossbeam, bowsprit, chainplates, and turnbuckles
Electrical & Solar
Complete Victron energy system (2024-2025):
New 1200Ah LiFePO₄ batteries (12V)
2.1kW bifacial solar array
Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger
Isolation Transformer
2x MPPT solar charge controllers
SmartShunt
Cerbo GX & GX Touch 70
DC/DC converters
REC Active BMS for battery monitoring
Balmar MC-614 Alternator Regulator
Full AC/DC refit including fuses, chargers, and Blue Seas ML-ACR (2022)
Comfort & Liveability
Air conditioning in both hulls
Eberspächer diesel heater
12' Noah dinghy with 15hp Yamaha 2-stroke outboard (2019)
New custom dinghy chaps and service (2024, Cholamark)
Bauer Junior dive compressor
Fisher & Paykel full-size washing machine
Extensive cold storage:
115L freezer (~30 gallons)
2 refrigerators
Danfoss fridge/freezer compressors serviced (2025)
Interior Upgrades
All new interior salon cushions in ultra-leather (2024)
New cushion and firmer foam for helm seat (2024)
New foam/coil mattress in owner's cabin ("NZ King", 2022)
New bed linens (2023)
New Dometic toilet motors & sanitation hoses (2024)
Diesel heater for colder climates
Exterior & Deck
New Sunbrella cockpit cushions with hybrid foam (2024)
New anchor bridle (22mm nylon, 2025)
Windlass: Serviced and fitted with new Maxwell chainwheel (#56, 2025)
Anchor chain: 10mm G4, ISO 4565, 120 meters (~394 feet), galvanized, new 2025
New stainless steel welds and inspections (davits, stanchions, transom supports, 2025)
All stainless polished (2024-2025)
Topsides and hulls completely polished and waxed annually (2023-2025)
Bottom stripped to GRP, new epoxy barrier coat (x2), and 4 coats of antifouling (2024)
Propspeed applied to saildrive legs and props (2024)
Navigation & Communications
New Raymarine Ray90 VHF (2022)
New Raymarine wind transducer (2022)
Starlink system installed (2023)
Pepwave Max Transit Duo commercial-grade WiFi/Cellular router
Custom stainless steel antenna mounts for Iridium, WiFi, and Cellular antennas
Water Systems
150L/hr watermaker (~40 gal/hr) - rebuilt 2022
New low-pressure pump (2025)
New R/O membranes and stainless fittings
Spare HP hoses and fittings included
Safety & Redundancy
Fire extinguishers replaced (marine compliant and certified, 2022)
Fuel system fully overhauled (2023):
New fuel lines
Cleaned tanks
Serviced Racor filters
New stainless ball valves
Refurbished crash bulkheads (2022)
Fully serviced hydraulic steering system (2023):
Cylinders rebuilt, new seals
New L&S spare pump
Hydraulic fluid replaced
Rose joints on steering quadrants replaced
All hoses and fittings inspected by hydraulic specialist
Disclaimer
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.
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