Buckaroo – Finot Conq 53
The Finot-Conq 53 is a lightweight, full-carbon cruiser-racer engineered for fast, sustained offshore passages. Designed by the renowned IMOCA Open 60 architects at Groupe Finot-Conq, this 53-foot hull features a wide, wedgy, flat-bottomed profile optimised for high-speed downwind planing.
Weighing just 10.5 tonnes, the boat pairs a powerful, square-top mainsail plan with a tonne of water ballast per side. Despite its formidable sail-area-to-displacement ratio, the deck hardware, twin rudders, and centralised winch layout are specifically configured for precise, high-intensity handling.
When paired with a full crew on the rail, this platform delivers exceptional stability, locking into stable, controllable sleigh rides across open Caribbean swells, while remaining sharp and responsive during tight short-course manoeuvres. Navigation and tactical decisions are supported by a B&G H5000 electronics suite for professional-level performance data.
Below deck, the interior features contemporary, minimalist styling that strips back unnecessary weight without compromising the essential storage and comfort. The Finot-Conq 53 is an exceptional charter choice for crews looking to log fast mileage, compete in demanding offshore races or race in one of the Caribbean's great regattas.
- LOA
- 16.17 m
- Construction
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Carbon hull, Carbon mast, boom, sprit
- Electronics / Navigation Equipment
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Full B&G racing package with H5000
- Sail Wardrobe
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Doyle Main, J1, J2, J3, Doyle C0 light, C0 heavy Code Zero, A3
- Accommodation
- Double Aft cabin, double V berth cabin forward, 2 berths in the salon
Events
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19th June 2026 - 27th June 2026
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18th January 2027 - 21st January 2027
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31st January 2027 - 5th February 2027
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22nd February 2027 - 26th February 2027
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4th March 2027 - 7th March 2027
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17th March 2027 - 21st March 2027
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29th March 2027 - 4th April 2027
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21st April 2027 - 25th April 2027
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- Builder
- Knierim Yachtbau GmbH
- Designer
- Finot-conq
- Built
- 2017
- Length
- 16.17 m
- Beam
- 5.26 m
- Draft
- 3.75 m
- Number of Guests (Cruising)
- 5
- Ideal Crew Number (Racing)
- 8
- Professional Crew
- 1
The sailing was fantastic and what an amazing experience so you have a long-term LV customer here
Ben Chance