Malo ketch Malo 50

Malo 50 Ketch Sailboat,
This 1975 Malo 50 Ketch is a French monohull sailboat known for its robustness, seaworthiness, and timeless charm. Carefully maintained over the years, it presents an excellent opportunity for offshore cruising enthusiasts as well as classic boat lovers.
With a length of 11.10 m and a beam of 3.35 m, this sailboat offers a comfortable, well-organized living space. Its draft of 1.35 m allows access to many anchorages while maintaining good sailing performance.
Rigged as a ketch, it ensures balanced and versatile navigation, ideal both for long crossings and coastal outings. Its proven design and regular maintenance make it a ready-to-sail vessel with no major work required.
This sailboat will appeal to those looking for a characterful, reliable, and comfortable boat with excellent sea behavior.
Voiles for 2024
The boat is equipped with a Volvo Penta 2040D engine of 40 HP (approximately 2700 hours). It also features a Vetus bow thruster, easing maneuvering in port.
On the equipment side, this sailboat is particularly well equipped:
• Complete electronics: GPS, radar, AIS, VHF, depth sounder, speed log, efficient autopilot (Simrad / Raymarine)
• Power: solar panels (2 x 150W), battery charger, recent battery bank
• Comfort: ducted heating, hot water, refrigerator, convertible salon
• Fully equipped galley with gas stove and oven
The interior layout includes 3 double cabins (forward, aft, and lateral) as well as a convertible saloon, providing up to 6 comfortable berths. A bathroom with shower and hot water completes the layout.
The hull has been coated with Coppercoat antifouling, known for its longevity and low maintenance.
Externally, the boat features many practical amenities: windlass, canvas covers (winter, sun, sprayhood), Quicksilver 320 dinghy (2023) with Yamaha 4HP motor, bathing ladders…
Tanks:
• Fuel: 160 L
• Water: 2 x 200 L