SOLARIS 50
We got the chance to see both the Solaris 40 and the Solaris 50 at Cannes – keep an eye on our Youtube channel for a tour of the 40 coming soon.
Stepping onboard the Solaris 40 does not feel like stepping onto a 40ft yacht, with such intense focus on keeping the decks uncluttered, a decent amount of beam, and providing luxury and space below. Frankly it feels huge.
Stepping onboard the 50 is something else altogether. This new version of the Solaris 50 – the previous version was pretty universally loved by all who sailed her – continues the long relationship between Argentine designer Soto Acebel and Solaris Yachts.
It is hardly surprising, then, that the Solaris 50 features a lot of the same design traits as both the Solaris 40 and Solaris 60. There’s no doubt that this is something of a Med sailing specialist, and sitting at the fold-down helming seat the view towards the bow is open and uncluttered – perfect for a day out in a moderate breeze without a significant seaway. Of course this is a 50-footer so ocean crossings are more than possible and there’s nothing here to stop that, but it’s probably not the target market.
There’s a clever step up to the side decks that also features on the 40, which helps to keep plenty of space around the helm pedestals, allowing for a full-width traveller, which is recessed below the deck to prevent a trip hazard or just a painful stubbed toe.
While attention to detail on the deck is impressive, it is down below that the Solaris 50 announces itself as a luxury cruiser. In particular, the owner’s cabin is huge with a similarly impressive owner’s heads.