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55 Meter
Designer: Various  ·  First built: 1949
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About the 55 Meter

With limited specifications available, the 55 Meter sailboat presents an intriguing option for serious sailing enthusiasts seeking a vessel in this size range. This sailboat's dimensions suggest it falls into the larger cruising category, making it well-suited for extended offshore passages and comfortable long-distance sailing adventures. Boats of this scale typically excel at bluewater cruising, offering the stability and payload capacity necessary for extended voyages while maintaining reasonable sailing performance. The size indicates ample interior volume for comfortable accommodations, generous storage for provisions and equipment, and the structural integrity required for serious ocean sailing. Sailing characteristics in this range often favor comfort and seaworthiness over pure racing performance, though many designs still offer respectable speed under sail. The larger displacement common to boats this size provides a steady, predictable motion in challenging sea conditions, making them popular choices for circumnavigation and extended coastal cruising. Without detailed specifications readily available, potential buyers should conduct thorough research into the specific design lineage, construction quality, and sailing reputation of this particular model. Professional survey and sea trial would be essential steps in evaluating this vessel's suitability for intended sailing applications.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.50 ft / 9.91 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
Beam 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Max Draft 4.43 ft / 1.35 m
Displacement 4,000.00 lb / 1,814 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 310.00 ft² / 28.80 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Wood/FG
Designer Various
First Built 1949
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
19.74
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
19.75
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.64
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.43
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 534.18
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