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1986 Santa Cruz 50 - Sebago (Ex-American Flag)

Location: Moss Landing
Price: $120,000
Builder: Santa Cruz Yachts
Designer: Bill Lee
Length Overall: 50 ft
Beam: 12 ft
Draft: 8 ft
Displacement: 16,000 lbs
Ballast: 8,000 lbs
Hull Material: Fiberglass (balsa-cored, vacuum-bagged)
Engine/Fuel Type:
Sail Area: Approx. 1,050 sq ft

Vessel Overview

This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most historically significant Santa Cruz 50s ever built. Sebago, formerly American Flag, is the legendary offshore racing yacht sailed by renowned author and solo circumnavigator Hal Roth in the BOC Challenge Round-the-World Races (1986 - 87 and 1990 - 91).

Built by Santa Cruz Yachts to a Bill Lee design, the SC50 is celebrated for its ultralight displacement, fast offshore performance, and seaworthy construction. Sebago has been professionally modified for long-distance solo ocean racing, including a taller rig, water ballast system, and reinforced deck gear.

This yacht is fully documented in Roth’s best-selling books Chasing the Long Rainbow and Chasing the Wind, which detail his solo global voyages and experiences at sea. She is also featured in Handling Storms at Sea, an authoritative guide to offshore survival.

Performance & Modifications

• Taller custom rig for improved sail efficiency

• Water ballast system for increased offshore stability

• Reinforced deck hardware and optimized sail handling systems

• Alpha autopilot system (used successfully across two solo circumnavigations)

• Yanmar diesel engine with direct drive

• Only Santa Cruz 50 with an extendable bowsprit.

• Main, Jib and 3 assym spinnakers.

Historical Significance

Sebago is one of the few production race boats to have completed two solo circumnavigations under the same skipper. As part of Roth’s historic career, she has proven her capabilities in some of the world’s most demanding conditions and offers unmatched pedigree among performance cruisers and racers alike.

Additional Information

Available with extensive documentation, race logs, gear lists, and correspondence related to Roth’s voyages. Survey and upgrade history available upon request.

Contact

For full specifications, to schedule a private showing, or to request a complete equipment list, please contact:
Drew or Garett
Rubicon Yachts