Exceptional sea-keeping, versatile accommodation, and reliable build quality have made these Hardy Commodore 50s justifiably popular. This 2005 example is in its third ownership and is presented in very good condition, with upgraded navigation equipment, a long service history, bow and stern thrusters, and Caterpillar’s robust C12 powertrain. A must-see!ConstructionRCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean” Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:White GRP hull and superstructure with Hardy blue bulwark band. Underwater hull epoxied at new. Full teak decking to side decks, aft deck, flybridge and coach roof.Coppercoated in 2023, with regular polishing and washing. MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:2 x CAT C12 (700HP @ 2300RPM) turbo-charged diesel engines - c. 1774 / 1882 running hours April 2026.12 litre, 6-cylinder, turbo-charged and aftercooled, electronically governed fuel injection.Caterpillar screens displaying digital engine information and diagnostics.Twin Disc EC300 QuickShift single lever electronic gear/throttle controls.Twin Disc MGX-5114A gearboxes with 1.75:1 ratio. Maintenance & Performance:Last service: January 2026.18 knot cruising speed.27 knot maximum speed.Lift & scrub with anode replacement - April 2026.Blanking flaps to engine room vents. Propulsion & Steering:Hydraulic dual station steering.4-blade Clements 28” propellers.H4 QuikCutters rope cutters.Vetus 160 kgf hydraulic bow thruster.SideShift electric stern thruster (fitted 2023).Eltrim trim tabs system with indicator displays.Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems:24V ships battery system.Victron adjustable voltage supply regulator.Switched 24V and 240V supply boards. Battery Banks:6 x 150 ah AGM domestic/port engine batteries and 2 x 150 ah starboard engine batteries. Victron BMV-501 digital battery monitor. Battery Chargers:Two Victron MultiPlus 24/3000 charger/inverters.Dedicated generator start battery charger. Alternators:24V/80A units fitted to both engines. Generator:Fischer Panda PMS800 6.5kW generator.Running hours: 763 at April 2026. Shore Power:Fitted with Marinco connector, RCD breaker, and shore cable. Other Electrical:Two Victron MultiPlus 24/3000 charger/inverters.BEP Matrix battery monitor to aft cabin bulkhead.Plumbing SystemsFresh Water & Water Heating System:Pressurized hot & cold-water system - heating by calorifier and 220V immersion. Bilge Pumps:Automatic monitored bilge pump system with alarms to main helm and flybridge.Manual bilge pump.TankageFuel:2 x stainless steel fuel tanks (total capacity of c. 3,606 litres) includes reserve of 886 litres over standard 2726 litre capacity.Racor filtration with clear bowls and electric fuel transfer system.Manual fuel shut-off handles fitted in wheelhouse.Tank Tender gauges for all fluid capacities, with tank Tender gauge to engine room at fuel transfer station. Fresh Water:Total capacity of 660 litres. Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:Holding tank system (approx. 215 litres capacity). Deck and sea pump out facility, with remotely activated electronic valve & pump.Navigation EquipmentWheelhouse: 2 x Simrad NSS12 evo3s 12” multifunction displays (2023).Raymarine Raystar 125 GPS.Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot control at throttle level.Raymarine ST60+ Graphic multifunction display at throttle level.2 x Raymarine ST60+ Tridata displays at upper level.Raymarine ST60+ Wind display at upper level.McMurdo ICS6 Navtex at upper level.2 x Raymarine cameras (engine room and stern views). 2 x Icom IC-M411 DSC VHF radios at throttle level. Plastimo steering compass. Flybridge: 2 x Simrad NSS12 evo3s 12” multifunction displays (2023).Simrad open array radar scanner (2023).Raymarine ST60+ Wind display & anemometer.Raymarine ST60+ Tridata display. Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot.Icom IC-M411 DSC VHF radio.3 x Raymarine cameras. Raymarine AIS.Plastimo steering compass.Domestic EquipmentGalley:Fagor Induction ceramic hob (4 zone).Stainless steel electric fan oven, with grill.Stainless steel Neff microwave. Double stainless-steel sinks with hot and cold mixer tap. Waeco CoolMatic 110L refrigerator with freezer compartment.Cream Corian worktops, carpeted flooring, and splashbacks. Heads/Showers:Two en-suite heads/showers, with basin/shower and electric heads at entrance to engine space/working area. Hans Grohe fittings to compartments. Heating & Ventilation:Eberspacher Hydronic 10kw diesel fired boiler heating system.Built-in Meaco dehumidifier to saloon (routed overside). Heated front windscreens. Entertainment:Samsung Smart TV to saloon, new Smart TV open hi-lo to saloon (2026). Raymarine 45 STV satellite receiver & dome to aft deck, with Freesat box-(inoperative).Starlink remote Wi-Fi system being installed April 2026.Bose radio/CD player in main saloon with Bose Surround speakers. Lighting:Ships lighting with diffused rope lighting to pelmets, etc. Internal cupboard lighting in cabins.Full set of navigation lights including N.U.C.AccommodationSummary of Accommodation:Accommodation for six in three cabins. Aft double berth with en-suite heads and shower compartment. Forward vee berth, en-suite heads, and shower compartment.Third cabin to port with two single bunks - head and basin in utility corridor. Description of layout from forwards: Forward VIP Cabin:Forward cabin with a double “V” shaped berth, hanging locker and storage areas. Forward VIP Cabin En-suite:Heads with roundel shower & screen, porcelain basin with taps and manual heads.Lighting and heater outlet. Galley (Port) & Lobby (Starboard):Fully fitted galley area to starboard with Corian worktops, extractor fan, splash backs, carpeted flooring, and storage under floor.Lobby with study to port side, desk, chair, drawers, bookshelves, and locker space. Side Cabin & Day Heads/Shower:Aft twin cabin to port with two single bunk berths, heater outlet, lights, and locker space.Day heads/shower/basin/electric WC in separate utility area aft, with working space amidships and watertight bulkhead door to machinery space. Dinette and Saloon Deck:Main deck features a forward L-shaped dinette to starboard, with table and cream leather sofa - navigation desk forward, with carpet fitted over laminated teak and holly effect flooring.Main helm with twin sprung and adjustable cream leather KAB helm seats to port side at raised console.Locking side access doors to both side decks, with main isolator switching above portside deck door. Access stair to forward flybridge with teak treads.Royal Blue Alcantara fabric upholstery to saloon, Biscuit Berber carpets. Main saloon with a large “U” shaped settee to starboard with saloon table, sideboard to port with powered hi-lo television, drinks cabinet, storage, and A/V unit. Extra refrigerator at entrance to aft Owners stateroom.Curtains to all saloon windows. Owner’s Aft Cabin:Aft double cabin with a queen-sized double berth, drawers, and lockers, with dressing area to starboard.Samsung Smart TV to forward bulkhead, with excellent stowage volume throughout. Owners Aft En-suite:En-suite heads compartment with separate shower area aft, porcelain basin with taps, heater outlet, and electric flushing WC. Deck EquipmentGeneral:Access to flybridge from internal stair or aft deck, central console with two helm chairs and seating around (moulded lockers beneath).Stainless steel guardrails, side boarding gates, teak-laid bathing platform, and aft stair, with bathing ladder.Outboard bracket. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:Hydraulic Vetus windlass with 3 control stations, double roller, 30kg Delta polished stainless steel claw anchor with 60m of high-grade galvanized chain.Warps and fenders (stowage in after fender racking), 4 sets of deck cleats. Covers, Canvas & Cushions: Flybridge console/hatch/seat covers in Navy Blue canvas.Flybridge seats and seating cushions in white luxury vinyl. Fly deck bimini and stainless-steel frame.Navy blue canvas screen cover. Tender & Outboard:Boatworld 270 RIB tender (2025) mounted on snap davits to bathing platform. Honda Four-Stroke 5HP outboard engine with cover. Custom-made hydraulic crane to aft deck with remote control.Safety EquipmentWaypoint ISO-9650-1 6-person Ocean Elite canister liferaft with cradle and Hydro-static release (next service date October 2028). Fire-Fighting Equipment:Automatic ships fire suppression system replaced March 2026 (next pressure test - March 2036). Manual fire extinguishers (next service dates March 2027).