2013 New England Boatworks Zurn 50

DESIGN COMMENTS & CONSTRUCTION:

“LU ELLA B” is based on Doug Zurn’s successful 50’ platform after conceiving “LONGEVITY” with Northeast Composites and CH Marine in 2002. A long, narrow, jet-driven hull engineered from the outset for very high cruise speeds with controllable behavior and motion. The design runs a relatively slender beam of 14’5” on an LOA of 55' 3", with a light ship displacement in the early 40,000 lb range, giving a notably low displacement-to-length ratio for a 50-plus-foot inboard yacht. 

Zurn describes the underwater body as “long and narrow with 15° deadrise at the transom, transitioning to 17° and greater forward of amidships, with bell-shaped forward sections and fine entry rather than a blunt bow”. This geometry, together with the narrow beam, reduces wetted surface and impact loading at speed. The fine, flared forward sections soften the re-entry in a head sea, while the moderate but persistent deadrise aft maintains enough running surface for tracking and grip during high-speed turns. The result is a hull that operates legitimately in the 40-50+ knot club while still feeling predictable and composed. 

Structurally, the hull and deck are built as high-tech, epoxy resin-infused E-glass composites over foam core, a process New England Boatworks is well known for in its custom race boat work. Infusion yields a very controlled glass-to-resin ratio, producing a strong, stiff shell with fatigue resistance at a significantly lower weight than traditional hand-laminate methods. The foam-cored structure also contributes to panel stiffness and acoustic damping, which is particularly important at the kind of sustained cruise speeds this boat sees. 

Propulsion is via twin high-output MAN diesels driving Rolls-Royce Kamewa waterjets, upgraded to 1,550 horsepower per side. In practice, the NEB/Zurn 50 has been documented cruising comfortably around the mid-40-knot range and approaching 60 knots depending on load and conditions. The jet controls, integrated with the Humphree system, give very fine control of running angle and lateral trim. This not only improves comfort but also reduces drag and fuel burn at a given speed. Waterjets combined with the hull’s 2’6” static draft allow for shallow-water operation and great maneuverability in close quarters - particularly when pairing the jets with bow and stern thrusters. 



The NEB/Zurn 50’ sits at the intersection of modern race-boat technology and classic New England downeast styling: a fine-entry, moderate deadrise, composite hull optimized around high specific power and waterjet propulsion, delivering big-boat ride quality and capability in a package that still looks timeless in any harbor. 

HULL & DECK:

Hull: “Aristo” Blue Awlgrip 

Bootstripe: Double - Pure White Awlgrip

Deck: “Moon Dust” Non-Skid 

Bottom: Black Anti-Fouling 

• 1 ¼ S/S bow rail
• FRP quarter guard with S/S striker
• PVC rub rails with S/S cap
• (8) 316 S/S cleats with custom chock leads molded into caprails
• Muir Storm 2200 S/S vertical electric windlass with footswitches and helm control 
• Suncor 45lb Plowmaster S/S anchor with 50’ of S/S chain and 200’ ft of nylon rode
• Lewmar anchor swivel
• Deep anchor locker with subfloor compartment and freshwater washdown spigot 
• Large varnished teak bow pulpit 
• LED disk navigation light recessed under the pulpit
• (4) Lewmar opening deck hatches 
• (6) Lewmar opening ports with screens
• Varnished teak grab rails on the cabin top
• Centerline transom access door 
• Oversized teak platform with rubrail and S/S striker 
•  Armstrong S/S swim ladder beneath platform on centerline
• (2) removable daybeds with S/S deck fittings and legs
• (2) aft-facing bench seats with removable cushions 
• Varnished teak covering boards on bench tops with storage
• Large slide-out fishing rod drawer box - starboard side bench
• Storage lockers between both aft benches
• (4) aft deck gunwale rod holders
• (5) deck hatches with lockdowns and gas lifters
• (2) fold out cockpit boarding steps at port and starboard midships 
• Large varnished teak flagstaff with US ensign and S/S fitting on transom combing
• Hot and cold aft deck shower - wand and mixing tap
• Courtesy lighting
• Stamoid covers for: Stidd chairs, table tops, varnished coverboards, all deck hatches, and radar dome
• Strataglass roll-up aft enclosure with zippered door and removable sides - shades for clear panels 
• “Light Oyster” Ultra Leather upholstery on 5” laminated cushioning - Bristol Yacht Interiors
• Fairclough full winter (tent style with aluminum poles) for offseason - green
• 10” x 26” and tuna ball fenders in grey fleece sock
• Docklines
• USCG lifejacket packs & fire extinguishers 

BRIDGE DECK & PILOTHOUSE:

• (3) 500N Stidd articulating pilot chairs with seatbelts and footrests on Seaspension shock-absorbing pedestals
• Teak footrest at the owner's helm chair
• (3) Nomad  ⅜”  tempered glass tinted windshields
• (2) bridgedeck varnished tables, portside work station table has a top loading plug box with DC outlet and a CAT5 connection for hardlining internet 
• Locker below the portside workstation houses an HP printer 
• Isotherm drink refrigerator - starboardside
• Boman powder-coated opening bridge deck windows - sliding
• (3) Exalio windshield wipers with wash function
• Centrally switched overhead lights - red/ white
• 24” teak rimmed S/S Lewmar destroyer wheel with NEB logo etched on knob
• Raised gutters on the aft end of the hardtop for water flow
• Powder-coated aluminum mast with all-around anchor light and rigging for burgee
• Aft-facing cockpit spotlight 
• Dual trumpet Kahlenberg S/S airhorns
• SeaView mount for radar dome
• Starlink standard receiver mounted on hardtop (2022)

HELM, NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT & ELECTRONICS:

• Simrad 12’ NSE Chartplotter 
• Simrad 8’ NSE MFD with engine data 
• Simrad 7’ NSS Broadband 4G standalone radar on a mount above the dash
• Simrad AP24 Auto-Pilot
• Simrad Broadband 4G FMCW 36NM radar dome
• FLIR M-Series thermal camera with JCU1 controller
• ICOM ICM412 VHF with hand mic
• Shakespeare S/S whip VHF antenna 
• Ritchie Powerdamp compass 
• Humphree trim tab control
• Kamewa waterjet control display
• (2) Selco alarm panels 
• Side-Power S-Link proportional bow and stern thruster control (2022)
• MAN 6.5’ engine digital engine data displays 
• Custom S/S panels for quick-function helm controls and engine ignition 
• (2) Selco alarm displays
• Wiper controls
• 12V helm socket
• Vimar lighting controls 
• Fusion MSRA200 Bluetooth stereo with speakers

INTERIOR:

• Varnished main companionway entrance with pocket door and accordion top - lockable
• 3-step companionway stairs with natural teak treads and storage compartments beneath
• Paneltronics 24V DC /120V AC main breaker panel at companionway landing with New England Boatworks Inc. branding and tinted plexiglass protection door
• 6’4” headroom
• Courtesy lighting 
• Off-white Herreshoff-style interior bulkheads with cherry trim
• Teak and holly sole - high gloss, floorboard opening access via churchkey
• Dovetail joinery in drawer boxes
• Cedar-lined hanging lockers
• Beadboard wood ceiling panels with sound-deadening liners 
• Positive locking drawer mechanisms and S/S drawer slides
• Single head with a separate stall shower
• The stall shower features a large molded seat, a solid teak grate panel floor, and a handheld showerhead
• Solid glass shower door with heavy-duty S/S hardware
• Corian-topped head vanity with sliding cabinet and drawer storage
• “Tech Room” aft of the head allows easy access to the yacht's electrical system and the backside of the helm 
• Corian solid surface countertop in the galley
• Istotherm DR160 5.5 cu.ft pull drawer refrigerator/ freezer
• Dacor contemporary S/S drawer microwave
• Undermounted S/S basin sink with designer high-neck faucet
• Top-loading dry goods storage locker in the countertop
• Ample provision storage cabinets above the galley
• Trash receptacle under sink
• Water purifier 
• Chromed Grohe faucets and fixtures 
• Framed varnished-paneled doors and drawers
• Centerline queen-sized berth with a custom 8” memory foam mattress 
• (2) Ocean Frigast Danish reading lamps
• LED lighting on Vimar controls
• Pillows, fitted sheets, and blankets
• Hatch and port screens
• Smoke and CO2 alarms

ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SYSTEMS:

• 24V DC electrical/ 120V AC shorepower
• (2) 50 AMP shore cords
• Mastervolt Mass Combi 24/2500-60 charger/inverter 
• AC/DC panel at companionway 
• Batteries: (2) Lifeline 4D,  (5) AGM G31 
• BlueSeas MLRBS battery relays with parallel
• Bilge alarms
• 68-gallon poly water tank
• Headhunter toilet system
• 32-gallon poly holding tank 
• Blackwater macerator with overboard discharge
• Graywater tank with auto-discharge
• PVC plumbing
• Epoxy finished bilges
• (2) Rule 2000GPH bilge pumps on auto-floats
• IsoTherm basic 13-gallon hot water heater
• 4” bronze seacocks with S/S balls and single levers for engines
• Marelon thruhulls - other than engines

PROPULSION & MECHANICAL:

• Twin MAN 1550HP 24L V12 2300 RPM Common Rail Diesel Engines with 1117 hours (Clocked 12/25)
• MAN MMDS-CLC 6.5’ digital engine monitoring displays
• 670-gallon fuel capacity between (3) tanks, automatic fuel transfer via electronic manifolds
• ZF 2060 vertical offset gears - 1.25:1
• Rolls-Royce S4 Kamewa Waterjets with single joystick control for both buckets
• Rolls-Royce engagement operation panel at the helm
• Rolls-Royce redundant control panel 
• Humphree Interceptor trim tabs
• Aqua-drive jack shafts
• Exhaust Systems risers, mufflers, and tail pipes
• High-temp wet exhaust hoses
• Kevlar jet tubes 
• Reinforced aluminum jet tunnels in the hull 
• Fail-safe galvanic isolators
• Fuel/ air separators
• Seafire automatic suppression system
• Sound attenuating material throughout all machinery spaces
• Custom powder-coated aluminum engine room ventilation louvers on housetop sides
• Delta-T engine room ventilation system
• (3) Diesel fan heaters for the owner's workstation, helm, and interior
• Engine room lights
• DC outlets
• Dual engine hatch lifts

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