{"id":61160,"date":"2025-09-23T11:33:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/?p=61160"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:58:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:58:04","slug":"new-boat-preview-pegasus-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/new-boat-preview-pegasus-50\/","title":{"rendered":"New Boat Preview: Pegasus 50"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n With its carbon mast and optimized sail plan, the Pegasus 50 eats up miles offshore, showing double-digit speeds in moderate trade-wind conditions.<\/span>\n Courtesy Pegasus Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n
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Pegasus 50<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Pegasus 50 is a next-generation bluewater cruiser designed for sailors who prize performance, self-sufficiency, and genuine offshore capability. Built in Slovenia with a carbon-reinforced composite structure, watertight compartments, and a cockpit designed for total weather protection, the Pegasus 50 blends long-distance comfort with true passagemaking DNA. Modern hull lines and a versatile sail plan give this 49-footer a sure-footed feel underway\u2014whether doublehanding across oceans or daysailing with family closer to shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Design & Construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n Twin rudders and a tandem keel give the Pegasus 50 a sure-footed feel and precise helm response, even when pressed under full canvas.<\/span>\n Courtesy Pegasus Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n

Pegasus Yachts draws on decades of experience in carbon construction\u2014its team has helped bring more than 10,000 yachts to market, including several European Yacht of the Year winners. The Pegasus 50\u2019s hull is infused with a hybrid of glass and carbon fiber around a PVC core for strength and weight savings. Bulkheads and floors are fully bonded to the hull, creating a stiff, monocoque structure. A crash box forward and watertight anchor locker add an extra layer of offshore security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n The standard two-cabin, two-head layout offers a generous owner\u2019s suite forward, guest cabin aft, and abundant storage for extended cruising.<\/span>\n Courtesy Pegasus Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n

Below the waterline, the tandem keel\u2014with twin fins joined by a lead bulb\u2014improves directional stability and lift while reducing drag. Twin rudders enhance control, especially when reaching and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cockpit & Deck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n The all-weather cockpit combines twin helms, four electric winches and a hardtop cabrio roof\u2014everything within reach for shorthanded sailing.<\/span>\n Courtesy Pegasus Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n

The Pegasus 50\u2019s hallmark is its all-weather-protected cockpit. A fixed glass windshield, hard top, and foldable cabrio roof create a secure working and living space. Sailhandling stays within reach of the twin helms: four electric winches, a mainsheet arch overhead, and all halyards and furling lines led aft. The design emphasizes safe movement, with abundant handholds, higher-than-standard pushpits, and short distances between working zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interior & Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inside, the saloon delivers 360-degree views through large windows and a sliding glass companionway door that links cockpit and interior as one living area. Owners can choose between two- or three-cabin arrangements with one or two heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Large sliding glass doors link cockpit and salon, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living space with 360-degree views.<\/span>\n Courtesy Pegasus Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n

The U-shaped galley includes two drawer-style refrigerators, a cockpit fridge, a deep freezer, and a saltwater rinse option to conserve fresh water. One standout feature is the gimbaled saloon settee and table\u2014electrically adjustable to keep the seating level on either tack, reducing fatigue and seasickness<\/a> on passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n An electrically gimbaled settee and table keep the saloon level on either tack, reducing fatigue and making mealtimes comfortable underway.<\/span>\n Courtesy Pegasus Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n

Navigation is handled from an interior station with full forward visibility, allowing the watchkeeper to remain dry and secure during heavy weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Performance & Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Light displacement, optimized sail plans, and a carbon mast make the Pegasus 50 quick yet manageable. In moderate trades, the boat sails easily at double-digit speeds. A suite of furling headsails\u2014including a self-tacking jib, Code 0, and asymmetrical spinnaker\u2014offers flexible options for varying conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n The Pegasus 50 offers flexible two- or three-cabin layouts with one or two heads, generous storage throughout, and thoughtfully designed spaces that keep crew comfortable on long passages.<\/span>\n Courtesy Pegasus Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n

Standard equipment leans heavily toward autonomy: a 15 kW LiFePO4 battery bank, generator, 2 kW solar array, watermaker, induction cooking, air-conditioning, radar, redundant autopilot, and even a washing machine. This high baseline spec means owners can embark on extended voyages without hunting for upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why It Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Pegasus 50 represents a growing movement in bluewater design\u2014fast, carbon-infused monohulls that emphasize cockpit protection, interior visibility, and shorthanded sailing. It\u2019s a boat built for sailors who expect to cover real miles in comfort, with systems designed for reliability and self-sufficiency far from shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pegasus 50 Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Hull length<\/strong><\/td>14.94 m \/ 49 ft<\/td><\/tr>
Beam<\/strong><\/td>4.82 m \/ 15.84 ft<\/td><\/tr>
Draft (standard)<\/strong><\/td>2.35 m \/ 7.7 ft<\/td><\/tr>
Displacement<\/strong><\/td>11,700 kg \/ 25,794 lbs<\/td><\/tr>
Ballast ratio<\/strong><\/td>33.2%<\/td><\/tr>
Propulsion<\/strong><\/td>Volvo D2-75 diesel with Saildrive SD150<\/td><\/tr>
Sail area (main)<\/strong><\/td>68.39 m\u00b2 \/ 736 ft\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>
J1 (104%)<\/strong><\/td>60.37 m\u00b2 \/ 650 ft\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>
J2 (self-tacking)<\/strong><\/td>32.09 m\u00b2 \/ 345 ft\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>
A3 (asymmetric spinnaker)<\/strong><\/td>188 m\u00b2 \/ 2,024 ft\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel capacity<\/strong><\/td>480 L \/ 127 gal<\/td><\/tr>
Water capacity<\/strong><\/td>740 L \/ 195 gal<\/td><\/tr>
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Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n