Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius (2023-)

Brief Summary

The Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius is a three-stateroom yacht.  In every sense, she’s a cruising couple’s coupe. She features a large salon on the main deck for entertaining as well as a second, more intimate area with a couch and retractable TV belowdecks. Retractable windows in the galley open aft to merge interior and exterior spaces for entertaining.

Key Features

• Cockpit with wraparound seating and a large settee that can be used as one large entertainment area or split to become two pieces
• Helm includes digital throttles, joystick controlling, space for devices, and double seats with flip-up bolsters and armrests
• Transom storage
• Upper salon features a complete 360-degree view with an open-concept galley, dinette, and helm
• Retractable windows in upper salon
• Lower salon includes a plush sofa and retractable TV
• Master stateroom with walk-around island berth with café table, two built-in seats, nightstands, vanity and spacious storage
• VIP stateroom with walk-around queen berth, storage and panoramic windows

Specifications

Length Overall	49' 5" 15.06 m
Beam	15' 4.57 m
Dry Weight	34,400 lbs. 15,604 kg
Tested Weight	35,985 lbs. 16,323 kg
Deadrise/Transom	16 deg.
Max Headroom	6' 6" 1.98 m
Bridge Clearance	13' 3" 4.04 m
Weight Capacity	Yacht Certified
Person Capacity	Yacht Certified
Fuel Capacity	400 gal. 1,514 L
Water Capacity	80 gal. 303 L
Total Weight	35,985 lbs. 16,323 kg

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Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius

Mission

The Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius is the smaller sibling of the 60 Cantius and 54 Cantius. She shares the same external lines and elegant interior that the larger boats have. She comes in either a two-stateroom/two-head version or a three-stateroom/two-head. The space for the third stateroom can be used for other purposes if desired.

For all practical purposes, she fulfills the same basic function as the 60 and 54 Cantius models, but in a smaller package. She is intended for day cruising and entertaining or longer cruises along the coast or offshore to the islands.

Major Features

• Cockpit with wraparound seating and a large settee that can be used as one large entertainment area or split to become two pieces
• Helm includes digital throttles, joystick controlling, space for devices, and double seats with flip-up bolsters and armrests
• Transom storage
• Upper salon features a complete 360-degree view with an open-concept galley, dinette and helm
• Retractable windows in the upper salon
• Lower salon includes a plush sofa and retractable TV
• Master stateroom with walk-around island berth with café table, two built-in seats, nightstands, vanity and spacious storage
• VIP stateroom with walk-around queen berth, storage and panoramic windows
• Standard Seakeeper gyrostabilizer

Performance

Local conditions on test day (i.e. high winds) prevented us from getting our own test numbers, but Cruisers Yachts has done extensive testing on her and they report that with a pair of Volvo Penta IPS700s run up to 2950 RPM, her speed topped out at 32.93 knots.  Best cruise was reached at 2500 RPM and 25.46 knots.  At that speed, the 42-GPH fuel burn provided a range of 245.7 nautical miles. 

With IPS600 engines, the top speed came in at 3625 RPM and 29.28 knots.  Best cruise was at 3400 RPM and 25.98 knots where the 38-GPH fuel burn worked out to be 277.1 nautical miles. All of these ranges are taken while still holding back a 10% reserve of the boat's 450-gallon (17.3 L) total fuel capacity.  

Boat Inspection

Swim Platform 

The 50 Cantius has a 5’1” (1.55 m) deep fiberglass swim platform with a non-skid surface. To port is a telescoping reboarding ladder that mounts under a concealment hatch on the platform when not in use.  There’s a hydraulic option for creating a private beach and when that is lowered, stairs to the port side automatically deploy.  Tracks will support a cradle for launching a tender.  The platform has an 800-lb. (362.87 kg) lift capacity.  

Forward is a transom-mounted grill between the port and starboard access stairs. It’s protected by a hatch that includes an electric cutoff switch to kill power when the hatch is closed.  There’s Corian counter serving space alongside the grill and beverage holders to the outsides.  This grilling station is flanked by hatches leading to storage. 

Ahead of the grilling station and under the cockpit seating is massive storage accessed from an electrically-actuated lift that elevates the entire seating area.  Inside there are rails to hold fenders and plenty of space for much more equipment. 

Aft Deck

The 9’4” x 4’8” (2.84 m x 1.42 m) aft deck has a U-shaped bench seat that extends along the transom and curls back along the inside edge of the access stairs on each side. The seating wraps around a large, solid wood table on a stainless-steel hi-lo pedestal that can be electrically lowered and converted to a large sunpad. 

 

Ahead are two barstools up against a glass drop-down partition leading to the galley.  This opening has a two-fold purpose.  First, it allows for serving the aft deck directly from the aft galley.  Second, when combined with the adjacent opening glass door it creates a seamless transition between the inside and the outside.  An optional cockpit joystick is nestled into the portside bulwarks.  To starboard is a cockpit refrigerator.  An extendable awning can be brought out from the trailing edge of the hardtop to add shade to the entire deck. 

Engine Compartment

The engine compartment is accessed from a hatch in the aft deck.  Inside there’s standing headroom at 6’1” (1.85 m).  The IPS engines are directly connected to the pods just behind.  Choose from IPS700 or IPS600s.  To port, there’s a 15kW Kohler generator. 

The forward bulkhead is largely dedicated to the electrical connections along with the single fuel filters for the two mains and single genset.  The Dometic chilled water system is to starboard.  To the aft starboard quarter, there’s the 50-amp shore power cord on an electric reel.  To the center is the standard Seakeeper 6 gyro.  The port quarter houses the hydraulics for the swim platform and there’s a sea chest supporting all the deck and hatch drains. 

 

Bow

Side decks to both sides are accessed by stepping up two 9” (22.86 cm) steps.  We measured a width of 19” (48.26 cm) between the cabin side and the rails that come up 25” (63.5 cm) on top of 8” (20.32 cm) bulwarks.  A 6” (15.24 cm) step is amidships, right next to a 12” (30.48 cm) cleat. 

The bow social zone features a U-shaped sunpad surrounded by padded bolsters with integrated beverage holders.  The 82” (208.28 cm) side sections have cushions that lift to form chaise lounges. These are separated by a center pad that lifts to reveal a solid wood table on a clever hinge mechanism that allows it to deploy up and out from the cushion.  An optional sunshade can be supported by carbon fiber poles. 

Galley 

The galley is to port upon entry and as discussed, it’s conveniently located not only to the aft deck for the forward dining area. It is U-shaped, has plenty of counter space and is equipped with a two-burner induction stove and a covered single-basin stainless-steel sink.  Below counter level there’s a convection microwave oven and a drawer-style refrigerator/freezer. Storage is both high and low and there’s plenty of it. 

Across to starboard is additional storage, counter space and two more refrigerated drawer.  A 32” (81.28 cm) TV is on a swivel mount allowing viewing from the aft deck or forward salon. 

Salon

Moving forward, there is a C-shaped sofa to port wrapping around a high-gloss finished solid wood dining table.  It’s expandable and sits atop a stainless-steel pedestal.  The dining table and settee sit on an elevated platform 11” (27.94 cm) off the main deck and that reduces the headroom to 5’5” (1.65 m) behind the table.  The sunroof is just above this space and opening side windows are to port and starboard. On the starboard side is a loveseat just behind the helm.

 

Helm

The helm has a sleek design with a double-wide captain’s chair that features luxury upholstery, flip-up armrests and a single flip-up bolster. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather and is mounted to a tilt base.

Just above is a slanted touchscreen display, which can be stocked with devices to an owner’s specification.  A lower panel has an inductive phone charger, the Seakeeper control screen, a spotlight remote and the stereo.  To the starboard side, all the electrical switches are grouped accordingly. 

To a starboard subpanel under the opening side window are the electronic throttle controls and joystick control panel, the latter being a great tool for those new to navigating with such a large vessel — the joystick simplifies and improves response for even the tightest of maneuvering. Visibility is via dual windshields that measure 4’9” x 5’6” (1.45 m x 1.68 m) each.

Master Stateroom

The master stateroom has a full beam floorplan that has a sofa/chaise to port, a large bureau with a Corian countertop on the starboard side, and an 80” (203.2 cm) x 60” (152.4 cm) walkaround island berth. There are also nightstands on either side of the berth with inductive smartphone chargers on the Corian counters and storage drawers below.

To port and starboard are large panoramic hullside windows that allow in a wealth of sunlight, which can be blocked with blinds that come standard.

In lieu of a traditional “headboard,” the master has a wall adorned with an unusual stone decoration on either side of another mirror, which makes the room look even bigger than it is.

At the forward bulkhead there’s a 32” (81.28 cm) TV and right alongside there’s a pair of doors that open to an optional combination washer/drier.  We’d like to see the doors be the style that open, and then slide in alongside the appliances. 

We’d be remiss if we didn’t give a shout out to Cruisers for the fit and finish of the 50.  Not only is there high gloss Ebony woodwork but actual stone to both sides of the mirror at the head of the berth.  The overhead is also upholstered so there’s no exposed fiberglass or unfinished bulkheads anywhere onboard. 

Master Head

Moving back out of the entryway, there’s a large storage closet.  And then opposite is the head.  The master head is wood-detailed — a pleasing continuation of the design in the stateroom itself. The counter surface is Corian, just below the vanity, with a sink and faucet. The countertop also has useful storage doors just below.

Finally, on the aft end of the head, is the full-standing shower, with glass door and in-stall seat.  Seemingly the only missing ingredient between the stateroom and head is a full-length mirror and one could easily be placed on the inside of the head door. 

VIP Stateroom

The VIP stateroom is forward. It features an island berth, with storage drawers below. To port is a pair of steps up to the berth, with the hull extending out from the bow to provide table-like space on both sides.  A hanging locker is to starboard and a 32” (81.28 cm) TV is on the aft bulkhead. 

Headroom is 6’5” (1.96 m) leaving 3’9” (1.14 m) over the 78” x 60” (198.12 cm x 152.4 cm) berth.  The stateroom has large, panoramic hull windows, as well as blinds to block out any unwanted sunlight. Above is an opening hatch for air and light, or emergencies. There’s a TV on the aft bulkhead, as well as a climate control panel near the berth.

To port there is a private entrance to the shared head, which is decorated in similar fashion to the master head, with a smaller footprint. The countertop is smaller, with the toilet alongside, and the free-standing shower is also with glass door and in-stall seat.  A separate entrance from the main atrium allows this to serve double duty as a day head, and a shared head with the guest stateroom. 

Guest Stateroom

Immediately to starboard, when coming down the companionway. It has twin berths mounted over/under. This space can be outfitted with an optional TV and features a wide hullside window that offers plenty of natural light, despite its smaller profile.  Headroom here is a continuation of the 6’5” (1.96m). 

This space can be used for other purposes if desired. Some will use it as a study with desk and chair; others will use it as a laundry room, although there is already a washer/dryer offered in the master stateroom.

Optional Equipment

• Volvo Penta D8, 700 IPS, EVC, 550HP
• Algae-X Fuel Conditioner System
• Auto Stabilizing System
• Central Vacuum, 120V
• Cockpit Ice Maker, Starboard, 120V
• Custom Sheets w/ Pillow Cases
• Foredeck Shade
• Forward Stateroom TV
• Glass Cockpit
• Head, Centrifuge w/Holding Tank/Macerator
• High Gloss Wood
• Joystick Remote Dock Station, Port
• Swim Platform w/ Hydraulic Lift
• Third Stateroom TV
• Towel Package
• Underwater Lighting
• Washer/Dryer, 120V

Observations

Probably the most notable aspect of the new 50 Cantius is that the designers at Cruisers Yachts have managed to get virtually all the major functions of the 54 and 60 into this 50. Also, Cruisers Yachts has managed to turn some new tricks, such as adding the barstool seating on the aft deck and the separated chaise lounges with serving table in between on the foredeck.

Not an inch has been wasted on this boat nor has any creature comfort been left out.