Soon after the introduction of the highly successful Commodore 42 it became clear that a number of discerning owners would welcome the introduction of a larger luxury Hardy with similar performance to the 42 and sea-keeping to match.
The new design had to be of a size and layout that allowed the larger family to cruise together on occasion, but be manageable by a couple for long periods and distances.
Construction
Each Hardy 50 is hand-built by the craftsmen in the Hardy factory in North Walsham, Norfolk and many areas of the accommodation can be fitted out to suit the new owner’s ideas.
The basic layout outside includes wide, safe decks all round, with a large after deck that has the option to have a hydraulic crane at one corner for RIB or dinghy operation. A huge flybridge area has seating all round and a table for meals outside. There are internal and external steps from the lower helm, plus a large bathing/boarding platform aft with spiral teak steps from the deck.
Main Dimensions (approx.)
Length (hull) 14.95m
Beam 4.9m
Draught (normal trim) 1.4m
Height above waterline (mast down) 4.1m
Dry weight 25t
Fuel capacity (2 stainless tanks)2720l
Reserve fuel tank886l
Water capacity (stainless tank) 660l
Hardy Marine motor boats