Lidgard 49

Lidgard 49 SANTANA exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

Australian-designed performance yacht | Offshore racer | Spacious cruiser-racer

SANTANA is an impressive 49-foot performance yacht designed and built by the renowned Lidgard design and boatbuilding team. Combining a powerful hull form, substantial beam and deep lead-ballast keel, she offers an exciting platform for offshore sailing, competitive racing and extended cruising.

Built in composite construction, with a foam-core deck, SANTANA measures 14.93 metres in length and boasts an impressive 6-metre beam. Her substantial proportions provide excellent potential for stability, sailing performance and generous onboard accommodation.

Her sailing history includes offshore racing in Australian waters, with historical records linking the yacht to the name Santana and sail number SA15 in the Pittwater racing fleet.

PERFORMANCE & SAILING

Designed with performance in mind, SANTANA features a deep 3.14-metre keel with a stainless-steel shaft and lead torpedo ballast, twin steering wheels and a well-equipped sailing configuration.

Her sail inventory includes:

Mainsail
Three headsails
Five symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers
Antal deck winches
Twin-wheel steering with Spectra steering system
B&G navigation electronics

This combination provides versatility across a broad range of sailing conditions, whether racing offshore, coastal cruising or enjoying extended passages.

ENGINE & SYSTEMS

Auxiliary power is provided by a 2013 Yanmar diesel engine rated at 28 hp, coupled to a saildrive and a two-blade folding Gori propeller.

Additional equipment includes:

Kings 3.5 kVA generator
100-litre aluminium fuel tank
Three 135 Ah lead-acid batteries, reported new
Three bilge pumps
VHF radio and GPS
B&G navigation equipment

ACCOMMODATION & COMFORT

Despite her performance-oriented design, SANTANA offers surprisingly generous accommodation, with two cabins and up to eight berths.

Her practical onboard layout includes:

One bathroom with manual toilet
Maxi two-burner kerosene stove
Icebox refrigeration
Internal sink
Saloon television
Generous storage and accommodation space

DECK EQUIPMENT & SAFETY

SANTANA is equipped for both coastal and offshore sailing, with:


Aquacraft 2.7-metre dinghy
Tohatsu 5 hp outboard
20 kg Danforth and Manson anchors
Six fenders
Eight life jackets
EPIRB and flares
Full boom cover, approximately 6 metres

The yacht was last antifouled in November 2025.

SANTANA offers an appealing combination of Australian design, substantial construction, offshore racing heritage and practical accommodation.

For sailors looking for something different from the conventional production cruiser, this Lidgard 49 presents an opportunity to acquire a distinctive performance yacht with the proportions and equipment to enjoy everything from competitive racing to coastal and offshore adventures.

Specifications:

Designer : Lidgard
Builder : Lidgard Shipyard

Hull Construction Material : Composite
Hull Type : Monohull
Deck Construction Material : Foam core

Length (feet) : 49 feet
Length (m) : 14.93 m
Length Waterline (m) : 13.72 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 19.68 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 6 m
Draft (m) : 3.14 m
Draft (feet) : 10.36 feet
Keel/Ballast : Stainless shaft on a lead torpedo
Dry Weight (kgs) : 11900 kgs
Number of Helms : 2
Displacement : 12000
Colour : White

Engine Notes : 2013 Yanmar
Number Of Engines : One
Stroke : 4
Horse Power (hp) : 28
Drive Type : Saildrive
Engine Room : Behind salon stairs
Generator : Kings 3.5 kva
Number of Batteries : 3,135 ahh lead acid (new)
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 aluminium
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 100

Propeller : 2 blade folding Gori
Steering System : Twin wheel/spectra

Number of Berths : 8
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Pump
Air Conditioning : No
Number of TVs : 1
Number of Cabins : 2

Stove : Maxi 2 burner kerosene stove
Refrigeration : Ice box
Number of Sinks : 1

Bilge Pump : 3
Deck Gear : Antal winches

Sail Inventory : Mainsail, 3 headsails, 5 spinnakers - asymmetrical & symmetrical

Electrics : VHF, B & G
Electronics Navigation : B & G

Dinghy : Aquacraft 2.7m with Tohatsu 5hp

Covers : 6 metre full boom cover

Safety Gear : Flares, EPIRB
Ground Tackle : 20kg Danforth & Manson Raler
GPS : Yes
Radio : VHF
Number of Life Jackets : 8 plus lifelines
EPIRB : Yes
Fenders : 6

Vessel Name : SANTANA

Usage : Racing yacht

Anti-foul : Last anti-foul November 2025

Boat Type : Sail
Boat Category : Sail Monohull
Vessel Class : Sail
Segment : Recreational
Usage : Racing