Description
Launched 2018. Huge spec, and very well-presented latest generation Solaris 50 with 2.60m draft keel and almost every possible option ticked.
FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:
LIGA is a beautifully-presented 2018-launched one owner example of the Sail Magazine ‘Best Boat’ winning Solaris 50. Fitted out with a huge specification for fast and comfortable cruising, LIGA ticks pretty much every possible box.
Her specification highlights include:-
• 3-cabin, 2-heads layout with master cabin forward
• Teak joinery
• 2.60m medium draft keel option
• Dark blue painted topsides
• Elvstrom EPEX carbon/technora membrane sail wardrobe with furling gennaker and Code Zero
• Harken electric winch package
• Harken jib furler and deck gear
• Volvo 75hp engine
• 3-bladed variable-pitch propeller
• 24vDC retractable bowthruster
• Fischer Panda 5000i variable speed generator
• Osmosea 12vDC watermaker
• Webasto diesel heating
• Fridge and fridge/freezer
• Electric heads
• Holding tanks
• Washing machine
• Complete B&G instrument package with mast-mounted 20/20’s
• B&G Zeus plotters with AIS transponder
• Teak decks with light grey caulking
• Sprayhood and bimini
• Tender garage
MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:
After the success of the 48-footer, which was first introduced in 2006 and which is still a reference when it comes to design, performance and functionality to all owners, designers and engineers, Solaris renews the challenge in the 15-meter market with the ground-breaking new Solaris 50. With the new 50-foot yacht Solaris wants to continue the success of the Solaris 48. In the 8 years of market presence the 48 has conquered not only the European market but also found owners on all other continents. The goal is to combine new solutions with proven systems and implement these to the 50-foot model by building an evolutionary yacht with the most innovative standards for the next decade. With this new 50-foot yacht we are convinced to have achieved all objectives because of the following 10 reasons:
1. After the 44, 58 and 72, the new 50' represents the latest evolutionary step of the hull lines designed by Soto Acebal, where the balance of the hull is demonstrated by high performance and smooth sailing on the water;
2. Functional and minimalistic distribution of deck gear - only 4 winches positioned by the wheels, to allow easy handling at the helm position, as well as the self-tacking jib, with recessed track;
3. Completely foldaway sprayhood;
4. integrated bowsprit to attach new generation sails such as gennaker and code 0;
5. sail locker large enough to enable the option of a crew berth;
6. guest head with separate shower cubicle and wet locker which drains into the shower bilge;
7. aft cabin with twin standard size berths;
8. Improved use of space in the saloon: larger galley and storage space and fridge with drawers; 2 possible options for the navigation area (outboard and traditional), both versions with quarter-berth against the sofa;
9. large tender garage with wide transom door to enable launching the tender without the need to rotate it;
10. dedicated liferaft pod.
PRESS REVIEWS:
“The Solaris 50 is the melodious meeting of South American design flare with Italian styling. Does she have the substance to match her style? The quality of build and finish is excellent. She has a feeling of luxury, is an absolute pleasure to helm and she has engineering to equal her looks.
This is the second excellent new Italian yacht I’ve sailed recently – the other was the Italia Yachts 15.98 – and the latter shares that shortcoming of shallow benches in an exposed cockpit. But just how much time would you spend trying to sit on a windward cockpit bench while sailing to windward?
Owners of the modern Solaris production range predominantly sail in the Mediterranean, where it’s about enjoying the conditions, not sheltering from them.
Yes, she heels easily, but strap the crew in and enjoy the ride, because this is where she excels. The flat deck and accessible bathing platform make so much more sense when the majority of sailing time is spent in pleasant conditions, rather than parting ocean swells. But note that the Solaris 50 is nonetheless a moderate displacement performance cruiser, with plenty of hull below the waterline, and not some lightweight flyer.
The Solaris 50 is a bona fide trendsetter. She is sexy, elegant and sophisticated, and, to my mind, the most stylish Mediterranean production yacht to date.”
Toby Hodges – Yachting World
Specification
CONSTRUCTION
RCD Status:
• The yacht is built to CE Boat Category A-ocean, with RINA as the Notified Body.
Hull Construction:
• Hull and Deck are in a sandwich composite construction using E-glass and PVC Airex core.
• This structure allows the construction of a light hull, which withstands the multi-directional loads much better and is far more rigid than other simple laminated constructions.
• The core consists of a closed cell Airex foam of different densities preventing moisture to enter into the construction in case of a damage.
• The lamination process and bonding with the sandwich is done through a vacuum infusion process.
• Vacuum bagging is also used for the infusion and lamination of the deck.
• In the high load areas reinforcements with unidirectional and bi-directional Carbon fabrics are used and the Airex core will be replaced with a higher density foam or marine plywood.
• The thickness of the laminate construction is carried out in accordance to the requirements of the design-engineer and checked prior to construction by an official approved Technical Authority.
• Transverse and longitudinal reinforcements are made to the correct dimensions in E-glass and laminated with epoxy resin to the hull.
• The main bulkhead and the forward bulkhead are in composite using an Airex core.
• Topsides painted in dark blue
• All the composite and plywood bulkheads will be well resin bonded and laminated to the hull and deck. This type of construction guarantees superior stiffness and strength compared to other silicone bonding systems. This represents a uniqueness of Solaris.
• The inox steel mast base is bedded on a GRP support which is connected to the floor and bottom, well resin-bonded to the yachts superstructure.
Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• Side decks, coachroof and cockpit, included seats and aft surfaces covered with 10 mm laid teak, bonded onto the deck with epoxy resins and finished with grey caulking.
• The forward deck and side deck surfaces are covered in 10. An optional Teak deck can be fitted.
• Stainless steel handrails mounted on the sides of the coachroof.
• Toe rail to be integrated in the hull with gelcoat finishings.
• The central chain plates are made in composite and fixed into the strong superstructure of the yacht.
• The deck area around the mast and the chain plates will be reinforced with carbon. Where needed, the sandwich core is made in marine plywood in lieu of Airex core.
• The aft chain plates are fixed to a marine plywood reinforcement and well resin-bonded to the hull stringers and the deck.
Keel & Rudder:
• The 2.60m-draft torpedo bulb keel is designed and built for high speeds and guarantees performance and stability.
• The keel ballast is made of lead /antimony.
• The keel fin is made of a resin-bonded steel construction, which is attached to the hull by stainless steel bolts.
• The keel is treated and protected by epoxy products.
• Balanced rudder in GRP-Airex core.
• The rudderblade is reinforced by steel frames, welded to the shaft.
• Stainless steel shaft.
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
• Volvo Penta 75 hp D2-75 4-cylinder diesel engine
• S-Drive gearbox.
• Engine is mounted on shock absorbers.
• Instruments control panel to be mounted at the helm station.
• Engine hours counter,rpm-meter, throttle type Morse, are mounted in cockpit at helmstations
Maintenance & Performance:
• Engine hours – approx. 520 as of Spring 2022
• Date of last engine service: Engine serviced annually
Propulsion & Steering:
• 24vDC retractable bowthruster
• 3-bladed variable-pitch propeller
• Carbon fibre helm wheels with black-painted helm pedestals
• Steering gear is protected, still easily accessible for inspection.
• Stainless steel emergency tiller to fit directly onto the rudder shaft.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 12vDC primary domestic system with 12vDC start circuit and 230v AC via shorepower
Battery Banks:
• 2x 12vDC 75Ah AGM engine start batteries
• 4x 115Ah 12vDC AGM service batteries joined in parallel to provide 460Ah @ 12vDC
• 24vDC battery group for bowthruster
Charging / Inverter:
• Mastervolt battery charger Mass 12/80 capacity of 80 A/h
• Mastervolt 12v/2000w inverter
Generator:
• Fischer Panda 5000i PMS 3.8kw variable speed diesel generator
• Generator hours: approx 124 as of Spring 2022
• Date of last generator service: Autumn 2021
Alternators:
• 12vDC 115Ah engine-mounted alternator
Other Electrical:
• 12vDC sockets
• 220vAC shore power system with 220vAC ring main and power sockets internally
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
• 12vDC fresh water pressure pump, serving all water systems of a pressurized tank. Mounted easily accessible in the engine room
• Hot water supplied via engine cooling with 20 litre calorifier or via 230vAC immersion heater element from shore power
• Hot & cold pressurised water to galley, heads and shower at stern platform
Watermaker:
• 12vDC Osmosea reverse-osmosis watermaker – unused.
Bilge Pumps:
• Manual double action bilge pump in cockpit with suction in the main bilge.
• Electric bilge pump with large capacity with suction in the main bilge.
• Electric bilge pump with suction in the bow shower, bathroom and in the sail locker
• Electric pump with suction in the aft bathroom and the lazarette.
Other Plumbing:
• All flush seacocks are made of nickel-plated brass, quick operational, easily accessible.
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• 15/10 stainless steel tank.
• Total fuel capacity approx. 370 lt.
• Copper tubing for fuel lines.
• RACOR fuel filter and 1 water seperator easily accessible.
• Tanks fitted with an analog level indicator.
Fresh Water:
• Stainless-steel fresh water tanks.
• Access for inspection and cleaning.
• Total water capacity of 460 litres
• Tanks located below the seats in saloon.
Holding Tanks:
• 2x holding tanks servicing forward and aft heads
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
• B&G H5000 navigation pack including: 2 display H5000 GFD, H5000
• Hydra software, autopilot display H5000 GPD, H5000 power computer, 12V rotary mechanical drive
• Triton-2 display for the analogue wind direction.
• B&G maxy displays: no. 3 20/20 H5000 Triton with aluminium bracket at mast (black anodized)
• B&G multifunction display model Zeus EVO2 7 Touch with integrated GPS antenna.
• B&G multifunction display model Zeus EVO2 9 Touch, with fishfinder module and integrated GPS antenna.
• Broad band radar antenna model B&G 4G (installed at mast)
• Simrad Transponder AIS NAIS-400 class B, connected to the multifunction display Zeus Touch, including splitter model
• Twin steering compasses
Communications Equipment:
• VHF model V50 including second unit H50 in cockpit
• Access Point WI-FI Simrad Go-Free.
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
• Stainless steel sinks with single lever mixing tap.
• Alpes Inox stainless steel stove with oven
• 130 litre refrigerator
• Second stainless steel fridge with twin drawers
• Additional front-opening stainless-steel fridge
Heads:
• Planus electric heads in both heads compartments
• Heads showers in all heads with automatic temperature control and electric pump out
Laundry:
• Washing machine in forward sail locker
Heating & Ventilation:
• Webasto Ait Top 5000ST diesel fired hot air cabin heating system with outlets in saloon, forward cabin and aft cabin areas, and in both heads
Entertainment:
• Flat TV with Banten antenna at mast (saloon, starboard)
• Music system including: Fusion MS-AV750 unit with AM/FM tuner, CD-DVD player, external USB socket.
• Saloon and cockpit loudspeakers. The Fusion unit can be controlled via the Raymarine/B&G touchscreen displays.
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• The Solaris 50 has a layout with three cabins, two bathrooms with a separated shower, a wide saloon with galley, a sofa, a converting dining table and a forward-facing chart table.
• The chart table is practical and placed near the companion way.
• Every area to have space exploited at the best and wherever possible, there will be stowage areas as in best Solaris tradition.
Accommodation Finish:
• All furniture is made in high Burma quality teak, varnished with matt open pore finish.
• Rounded edges for all hatches, bulkheads, seating, lockers, etc.
• Tongue & groove teak floorboards, varnished, built to be completely removable for bilge inspections
• Marine mahogany plywood ceiling panels, covered with white vinyl upholstery treated against mould. Fixed with velcro. All removable for inspection.
• All doors are fitted with a door lock.
• Drawers made in teak plywood. Fronts in solid teak and fitted with press button locks.
• Berths and sofas have drawers or lockers wherever possible.
• Teak companionway ladder.
• Corian countertops in galley.
• Heads topsides finished in carbon.
• Polished stainless steel handrails with leather covers in various parts of the yacht.
• All fixed hull windows are in double layer tempered glass. Additional hull windows for forecabin and aft cabins
• Solimar flush deck package with blackout blinds and Ocean Air screens.
• LED interior lighting
• Indirect lighting under the upper lockers in the owner’s cabin and in the saloon
Accommodation Layout:
Forecabin:
• Wide offset double berth with big drawers underneath.
• Spacious wardrobe.
• Side shelves.
• Additional fixed hull side windows
Saloon:
• A wide U shape sofa.
• Table joinery in solid teak.
• Table drops on gas-spring legs with infill to create double berth
• Two removable chairs for saloon
• The navigation area has a built-in chart storage compartment and forward-facing table
• Locker for instruments.
• Double deckhead hatch
• Electric panel with hinged door for inspection at chart table.
Galley:
• Stainless steel oven on gimbals.
• Corian galley counters
• Wood folding countertop extension
• One stainless double basin sink.
• Polycarbonate protection between galley and sofa.
• Galley with lockers and drawers to store dishes, glasses, pots and galley accessories
Aft Cabins:
• One double berth and one twin berth
• All cabins are fitted with wardrobes.
• Lockers in the main central bulkhead.
• Additional fixed hull side windows
Heads:
• Bathroom lockers are easily accessible for maintenance.
• Wooden topsides in teak, varnished.
• Composite sinks, headlocker with mirror front.
• Flooring in teak, shower cabin in polyethylene grating.
• Shower and basin are discharging outboards.
• Both bathrooms have a separate shower.
• Shower door made of plexor.
• Manual toilet type Jabsco Regular.
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Sparcraft black-painted aluminium mast and boom
• 9/10 sloop rig.
• 3 sets of swept-back spreaders
• Navtec hydraulic backstay adjustment
• Harken System B 27mm mainsail track for fully-battened mainsail system
• Harken tracks, cars and lead blocks
• 3-reefs for mainsail
• Lazyjacks
• Stainless steel rod standing rigging
• Harken TD manual jib furler, mounted below deck.
• All halyards, reef lines and outhole are lead under deck into the steering cockpit.
• Recessed track for the self-tacking jib.
• Dyneema halyards
• Stemhead fitting for gennaker.
• Complete Code Zero and gennaker package with furlers
Winches:
• 2x Harken Performa 60 2-speed electric cockpit winches
• 2x Harken Performa 60 2-speed manual cockpit winches
Sail Wardrobe:
• Elvstrom Sails EPEX carbon/technora membrane fully-battened mainsail – 84.5m2
• Elvstrom Sails EPEX carbon/technora membrane 91% furling self-tacking jib – 60m2
• Elvstrom Sails EPEX technora furling Code 0 with anti-torsion cable
• Elvstrom Sails Furlstrom XL tri-radial top-down furling gennaker with anti-torsion cable
General:
• Stanchions in stainless steel, diameter 25x2 mm.
• Stainless steel wire lifelines diameter 5 mm. with turnbuckles.
• Side boarding gates port and starboard.
• Tender garage with controls in cockpit, GRP floor, roller for launching tender and integrated bathing ladder
• 12vDC electric inflatable for tender
• Cockpit table in teak with stainless steel fixing supports and storage compartment
Exterior Lighting:
• 6x LED deck/cockpit lights
• Boom lighting
• Spreader downlights on first and second spreaders
Anchoring & Mooring:
• 1,500w electric anchor winch, below deck with capstan drum.
• Chain is automatically fed into the chain locker.
• 25 kg Delta anchor with 75 metres of 10mm galvanized chain.
• Anchor fairlead is welded in one-piece stainless steel.
• Nylon chain rollers for Delta anchor.
• Retractable stainless steel mooring cleats with additional centre cleats
• Fenders and warps
Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
• Sprayhood with canvas cover on coachroof
• Bimini
• Cockpit cushions
• Helm covers
• Cockpit table cover
• Console covers
• Halyard bags in cockpit
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
• LED navigation lights
• Automatic fire extinguisher for engine space
Viewing arrangements
Lying Riga, Latvia
Available to view strictly by appointment
Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00
Saturday by prior appointment
For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.
Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.
Lead Broker: Alex Grabau
Tel: +44 (0)1590 673715
Email: enquiries@grabauinternational.com
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