Santa Cruz 50 1986

Introducing the 50' Santa Cruz 50 '86 "Slip Aweigh" – a remarkable vessel custom-built in 1986 for the legendary sailor Hal Roth, designed to conquer the seas in the BOC Challenge, which later evolved into the Vendee Globe. In the 1986-1987 BOC Challenge, sailing under the name AMERICAN FLAG, Hal logged an impressive 27,597 miles in just 171 days, securing a commendable fourth place. For the 1990 BOC race, he renamed her SEBAGO and enhanced her performance with a 350-gallon water ballast system, adding 3,000 lbs of movable weight that improved her upwind speed by 0.75 knots. Hal chronicled his thrilling solo adventures in his book "Chasing the Long Rainbow." The boat gained fame again in 1999 when Anna Stockel acquired her, performed extensive refits including a taller mast and wheel steering, and achieved "First to Finish" honors in the 2000 Trans Pac race, sailing solo. With numerous custom construction and design features, Slip Aweigh stands out as a one-of-a-kind vessel. This is a fantastic opportunity to own a proven racer and performance cruiser, highly recommended for serious shorthanded sailing enthusiasts.

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