Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
St Francis Marine 50 MKII (4-cabin) 2023 vs St Francis Marine St Francis 460 3 Cabin Owner Version 2026: Same Brand, Different Boat
The St Francis Marine 50 MKII (4-cabin) 2023 vs St Francis Marine St Francis 460 3 Cabin Owner Version 2026 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The St Francis Marine 50 MKII (4-cabin) 2023 carries a rated maximum of 80 hp. Engine data for the St Francis Marine St Francis 460 3 Cabin Owner Version 2026 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The St Francis Marine 50 MKII (4-cabin) 2023 is rated for 15 passengers, while the St Francis Marine St Francis 460 3 Cabin Owner Version 2026 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the St Francis Marine 50 MKII (4-cabin) 2023 could be the deciding factor.
The St Francis Marine St Francis 460 3 Cabin Owner Version 2026 has a documented displacement of 13 500 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The St Francis Marine 50 MKII (4-cabin) 2023 draws 4,0 ft, compared to 1,2 ft for the St Francis Marine St Francis 460 3 Cabin Owner Version 2026. That 2,8-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The St Francis Marine 50 MKII (4-cabin) 2023 has a documented auxiliary engine of 80 hp.
Bottom line: The St Francis Marine 50 MKII (4-cabin) 2023 at 50,0 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The St Francis Marine St Francis 460 3 Cabin Owner Version 2026 at 45,9 ft is the easier, lower-cost option - simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.
General Boat Info
MakeSt Francis Marine
MakeSt Francis Marine
Model50 MKII (4-cabin)
ModelSt Francis 460 3 Cabin Owner Version
Model Year2023
Model Year2026
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail50 ft
Length overall - Detail13.98 m (45.87 ft.)
Length overall - Inches600
Length overall - Inches550.39
Length overall - Meters15.24
Length overall - Meters13.98
Length - Feet50 ft
Length - Feet45.87
Beam - Inches315
Beam - Inches314.96
Beam - Meters8
Beam - Meters8
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft 6 in maximum
Draft [max] - Detail1.24 m (4.07 ft.)
Draft [max] - Inches54
Draft [max] - Inches48.82
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail0.85 m
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches33.46
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters0.85
Displacementnot available
Displacement13,500 kg (published model displacement; not split by cabin layout)
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite, vinylester resin-infused foam-core sandwich; carbon reinforced
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTwin-hull sailing catamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeTwin inboard shaft drive
Drive typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 x 116 US gal (232 US gal total)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Horsepower80
Horsepowernot available
Engine makeYanmar
Engine makenot available
Engine model4JH80
Engine modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower80
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYanmar
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model4JH80
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardStandard specification reported as twin 45 hp Yanmar diesel engines; verify exact model/configuration with builder.
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Water capacity2 x 178 US gal (356 US gal / 1,348 L total)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal160
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters606
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail2 x 80 US gal (160 US gal / 606 L total)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Cabins4
Cabins3 cabins (Owner’s Version)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typeFast cruising sailing catamaran
Riggingnot available
RiggingFractional sloop; reported sail area 116.20 m²
Mast Configurationnot available
Mast ConfigurationMast height 21.10 m
Options / Other
OptionsCustomized Skimmer hull: 24V 1,400Ah MG lithium bank; 12kW Fischer Panda generator; 2,140W solar; Spectra Newport DC watermaker; Sparcraft mast; North Sails inventory; Harken electric winches; fuel polishing system.
OptionsManufacturer also offers 4-cabin layout. Hybrid propulsion is an option/custom configuration shown on a separately reviewed 460: twin 57 hp Yanmars with electric drive and 43.2 kWh lithium battery system. Do not assume its custom equipment is standard on every boat; builder must confirm available options for the individual build.