The conditions for a successful market launch could hardly be better: After all, the Arcona 50 has been nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2024 right from the start and has also been announced as a world first for the boot trade fair in Düsseldorf in January 2024, where it will undoubtedly attract a lot of attention as one of the most exciting premieres.
The YACHT test editors were on board the Nordic beauty for a trial run. The first photos are shown in the gallery above. And: The comprehensive test report will be published soon, in YACHT issue 2/2024, which will be available to read at newsagents from New Year, even before the premiere in Düsseldorf.
Even the first glance at the new Arcona 50 reveals the typical signature of designer Niels Jeppesen, which is still fondly remembered from the latest X-Yachts models. However, a quick glance is not enough to recognise the main differences between the new Arcona 50 and the similarly sized X 4.9, for example. The differences lie in the details.
Form and function in perfect harmony
The two rudder blades are a striking distinguishing feature. In his work for X-Yachts, Niels Jeppesen has always refrained from using double rudder fins. On the Arcona 50, with its even wider stern, flat frame and strongly indented waterline, they are intended to offer advantages, especially on long strokes, with better control and more direct response behaviour. The two rudder shafts are installed relatively far forward so that a dinghy with motor can be stored transversely in the spacious stern garage. The Arcona 50 is equipped as standard with a high, high-performance aluminium rig with three spreaders and rod shrouds. A carbon fibre mast and/or a furling boom will be available as an option. The buyer also has the choice of sailing the boat with a short overlapping genoa or a self-tacking jib.
The interior layout remains conventional for this size of boat, with three double cabins and two heads, each with a separate shower compartment. Variations are possible for the aft cabins, which can be fitted with either a double bed or two separate single berths. There are also variants for the galley as a closed functional unit in U-shape or in an open system with an island module amidships. The interior fittings are made of Khaya mahogany as standard from the shipyard, with furniture also available in light-coloured oak.
An impressive ship for an equally impressive price: Arcona Yacht quotes a basic price of around 1.04 million euros, gross, including 19% VAT, for its new flagship. However, the sails are not yet included in the basic equipment, which is quite common for performance cruisers of this type.
Technical data Arcona 50
- Designer: Jeppesen & Pons Ltd.
- CE design category: A
- Hull length: 14.99 m
- Overall length (with bowsprit): 15,80 m
- Length waterline: 13.98 m
- Width: 4.60 m
- Standard draught: 2.95 m
- Draught variants: 2.50/2.20 m
- Weight: 13.9 tonnes
- Ballast/proportion (Std. keel): 4,6 t/33,1 %
- Mast height above waterline: 24.08 m
- Mainsail: 86.0 m²
- Self-tacking jib (Std.): 56.0 m²
- Genoa 106 % (optional): 65.0 m²
- Gennaker: 222.0 m²
- Engine: Yanmar 4JH80 (80 hp)/Saildrive
- Fuel capacity: 385 litres
- Fresh water capacity: 375 litres
- Black water tanks: 2x 52 litres
