OC Yachts OC50 Deck Saloon

"Ascension" is a magnificent offshore performance cruiser, designed by John King and Andy Dovell, built by Kanga Birtles, and launched in 2011. Her modern deck saloon design combines uncluttered cockpit and deck space with a superb interior fitout, and powerful sailing prowess. Comprehensively equipped for long passages and easily handled short-handed.
Accommodation features 3 staterooms with 2 generous bathrooms, and a huge saloon with wraparound leather lounge opposite the galley and internal helm station. The raised saloon floor and large windows provide excellent all round visibility and quick, easy access to the cockpit.
"Ascension" is strongly built with hand laid vinyl ester GRP and end grain balsa core with a semi-long integral keel and a draft of only 1.7 m. She is powered by a 110 hp Yanmar diesel and near new 5 KW auxiliary genset.
Her exceptional features also include:
- SCADA touch screen controls at lower helm
- Lewmar 3 KW bow thruster
- Webasto air-con to saloon, master stateroom and aft stateroom
- Ducted diesel cabin heating throughout
- Gori 3 blade folding prop with over-drive
- New sails 2024
- Highfield Hyperlon tender with Honda O/B on davits
- Wind generator Ecclectic D400 (new 2022)
- Comprehensive electronics
- Huge, teak trimmed cockpit with dual helms, generous seating, large drop-leaf table and walk-through transom for easy tender access.

"Ascension" is an impressive yacht. She will appeal to those who are seeking a fast and comfortable blue water cruiser, and those who know their boats and understand her pedigree.