Ker 50
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Yoti "Sailing as it should be"
Australia
| Make | Ker |
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| Model | 50 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | A$675,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Racer |
| Length | 15.22 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 15.22 m |
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| Length at Water Line | 14.57 m |
| Beam | 4.82 m |
| Min. Draft | 3 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-bulb |
| Displacement | 10840 kg |
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
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| Engine Model | 4JH4-TE E13695 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2012 |
| Drive Type | Sail Drive |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Engine usage (hours) | 2600 |
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| Designer | Jason Ker |
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| Builder | McConaghy Yachts |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 250 litres |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 3 x 400 litres |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Liferaft Capacity | 14 |
Description
Kerumba, a 50ft High-Performance Lifting Keel Racer Cruiser, is now for sale with the YOTI team in Manly, QLD.
Kerumba was designed by acclaimed naval architect Jason Ker, selected following a competitive design review, and built by world-class composite specialists McConaghy Boats. Delivered with carbon mast, boom and rigging package, she reflects serious offshore pedigree combined with meticulous build quality.
Conceived for a proposed Around Australia campaign, she was engineered to deliver offshore speed while maintaining shallow-water access ideal for East Coast cruising grounds.
A hydraulically operated lifting keel provides exceptional versatility, reducing draft to 2.2m for harbour access and extending to 3.0m for maximum upwind performance. Unlike many lifting-keel yachts where rudder depth compromises control, Kerumba features twin rudders to ensure balance and grip at speed, eliminating the round-up tendencies common in similar designs.
Her sail plan is based on the proven TP52 platform, offering performance credibility and practical cost efficiency through access to quality second-hand inventory. A pin-head mainsail and single backstay were chosen for simplicity and ease of handling while retaining competitive sail area. A substantial bowsprit supports powerful asymmetric and Code sails, delivering impressive downwind performance.
Epoxy glass construction was selected over full carbon to provide a quieter, more forgiving hull with favourable IRC implications — resulting in a yacht that is both competitive and comfortable.
Deck systems remain predominantly manual to preserve sailing engagement, complemented by electric assistance for the main halyard. The Harken hydraulic system operates the lifting keel and also powers backstay, vang and outhaul controls at push-button convenience.
Sails are supplied by North Sails, combining quality TP52 inventory with purpose-built headsails, and including a brand-new Code 0 delivered in January 2026 and yet to be used.
Below deck, Kerumba offers a highly functional and comfortable three-cabin, two-head layout featuring a linear galley, large L-shaped saloon settee, dedicated navigation table and air conditioning — welcome comfort after racing or extended passages.
Power management is modern and efficient, featuring a 24V Mastervolt lithium house bank paired with a 1200W MassCombi inverter/charger providing 240V capability and shore power integration, supported by dedicated engine battery charging and 24/12V conversion.
Following a full professional repaint of hull and deck and rig rebuild in 2024, Kerumba is very well presented, 50-footer offering competitive IRC performance, shallow-draft capability and genuine cruising comfort — a serious yacht for sailors who value both speed and substance.
Please contact Robert Vrind for additional information and to arrange an inspection in Manly, Queensland.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been provided by the Vendor, or sources YOTI consider reliable. However, YOTI do not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information provided and any interested persons should rely on their own enquiries and investigations.
Construction
- Monohull
- Hull/Deck Material - Unidirectional E-glass / Epoxy with 30mm foam core
- Iron/Lead Keel - 3.0m Keel Down 2.2m Keel Up
- Twin Rudders
- Bearings Serviced 2024
- Hull and deck repainted with Awlgrip 2024. Interior fit out with Nomax Honeycomb cored panels.
Engines
- Yanmar 75hp Diesel Engine.
- Model - 4JH4-TE E13695.
- Last Service Dec 2025, annual by Moore Marine. Approx 2600hrs
- Steering System - Twin Carbon Wheels with Carbon pedestals.
- Engine Room - Insulated, under Companionway
- Fuel Tank Construction - Stainless Steel
- Propeller - 3 Blade Folding.
- Sail Drive.
- Water maker - Spectra ( 28 Lph)
- Cover - Removable Bimini & Cockpit Tent integral with boom. Wheel Covers.
Accommodations
- 1 double and 2 singles (bunk) beds in Forecabin.1 double in each aft cabin.1 pipe cabin in each aft cabin. Salon Table drops to make a double berth. Lee Clothes on all berths.
- Mattresses and cushions for pipe cots.
- L shaped saloon with table, Linear galley and dedicated chart table.
- 1 electric custom carbon fibre toilet & 1 Manual Jabsco toilet.
Galley
- Eno 2 burner with oven (new 2025).
- Isotherm Fridge/Freezer in Galley & removable Waco Fridge/ Freezer in Saloon.
- 2 Sinks.
- LG Microwave.
- Generous storage in cupboards and drawers. Clock Barometer & Tidal Clock.
Electrical
- Engine Battery:1 x 66A/h (12v).
- House Batteries: Mastervolt MLI Ulta 24/5500 Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (400 A/h - max current 500A - 24V). 24 V supply to hydraulics; 24–12 V DC-DC converter for all 12 V users.
- Mastervolt EasyView 5 Display . Mastervolt Mass Combi 24/1200-35 Battery charger/ inverter. 2 Alternators 12V & 24v . Guest - Galvanic Isolator. DC master 30A 24v- 12v dropper.
- Dometic Air-conditioning with outlets to the saloon and owners cabin. Saloon and Cabin Fans.
- Pressurised Hot and Cold Water System.
- LED Nav lights.
- LED Night lighting above Nav and Galley.
- Fusion stereo with saloon and cockpit speakers.
Electronics / Navigation
- At each helm pedestal: Raymarine Axiom Chartplotter, Raymarine i70 MFD, Nexus Multi Control.
- At Nav Station: Raymarine Axiom Chartplotter, Garmin Chart Plotter and Garmin MFD.
- Nexus Multifunction displays on Mast. Airmar CS4500 Ultrasonic speed.
- Vesper Marine AP160 antenna splitter & AIS Class B Transceiver.
- 2 x Icom VHF
- 1 x DSC standard Horizon Explorer with AIS.
- Computer NUC 2016 with Expedition software
Sail Inventory - All North Sails
MAINS
1 x Mainsail. Carbon 3di. 2017. Endurance GC.
1 x Trysail. Dacron - Orange 2012
JIBS
2 x Light Medium. Carbon 3di. 2018.
1 x Medium. Carbon 3di Furling cruise. 2022.(Cruise)
2 x Medium Heavy. Carbon 3di. 2018.
1 x #4. Carbon panel. 2017.
1 x Storm. Dacron Orange. 2012.
1 x Genoa Staysail. Kevlar panel. 2012.
SPINNAKERS
2 x A 1.5 Gennaker - Nylon. 2023,2018.
2 x A 2 Plus Gennaker - Nylon. 2023,2018.
2 x A5 Gennaker - Nylon. 2017.
1 x Spin Staysail - Aramid panel. 2023.
1 x Code Zero - Carbon. New 2025. Unused.
Mast / Rigging
- Carbon Mast & Boom (McConaghy).
- Fractional sloop.
- Mast Jack - Hydraulic with Shims.
- Rod Rigging.
- Backstay - Dyneema, Hydraulic.
- Carbon Bow Sprit with 2 tacks.
- Rod Forestay.
- 2 Spreaders.
- Hydraulic Vang.
- Track/cars - Athwartships + barber haulers.
- Tripping system for tack line
- HALYARDS - All Dyneema
2 x Jib -12mm.
2 x Spinnaker - 10mm.
1 x Mainsail - 10mm.
1 x Fractional -12mm - SHEETS - All Dyneema
2 x Jib 12mm
2 x Spinnaker 12mm
1 x Mainsheet 12mm
2 x Spare 12mm - OTHER - All Dyneema
2 x Reeflines 12mm
2 x Checkstays 12mm
Deck Gear
- .Outhaul - Electric/Hydraulic.
- Main Traveller - Under Deck Purchase Harken Protrim.
- Harken furler (removable).
- 2 Silva compasses.
- Primary Winches - 2 x Harken 70.2 STA.
- Main Winches - 2 x Harken 50.2 STA.
- Pitt winches - 1 x Harken 50.2 STEA Electric and 1 x Harken 50.2 STA winch.
- Jammers - 8 Halyard clutches. 2 clutches for Asymmetric Sheets.
- Two custom carbon fibre Helm Pedestals.
- Winch Drive - Manual & Electric.
- 2 x Rope Bags
- 6 x Winch Handles
- Electric-hydraulic operated from both helm Pedestals: Backstay, Outhaul and Vang. Keel Lifting ram operated from Starboard helm Pedestal.
Safety Gear
- Cat 1 , not current - Expired July 2024, Cat 2A.
- Anchor 1 - Lewmar s/steel EXCEL 16kg. Deployable bow roller strut for anchor in anchor well. 40m s/steel chain and warp.
- Anchor 2 - Danforth Fortress, chain and warp.
- Lewmar Anchor Winch.
- Life rafts - 1x 8 man 1 x 6 man - to be serviced. Last certification 2021.
- Epirb - 2 x GME AccuSat 406 Epirb. Exp Dec 2028.
- Flares - 4 hand red, 4 hand orange, 2 hand white, 3 red parachute. Expiry June 2027.
- 6 Non inflatables PDF's.
- Lifering & SOS Danbuoy 33 inflatable danbuoy.
- MOB Retrieval - Plastimo Rescue Sling & Heaving line.
- Jackstays.
- Emergency Tiller.
- 2 x Fire Extinguishers.
- 2 Electric bilge pump & 2 manual bilge pumps.
- First Aid Kit.
- Grab Bag inc Glowsticks Drogue E blanket signal mirror knife 2 boat hooks.
Other Information
- Original shipping cradle available.
- 6 x Fenders.
- Docklines
- Aluminium pole for genoa
- Removable Cockpit Table.
- Anti-fouled 2025 December
IRC Rating - 1.244(2024)
Presented For Sale By:
Yoti "Sailing as it should be"
Australia
Presented For Sale By:
Yoti "Sailing as it should be"
Australia
