The More 55 is aggressively canvassed for its weight, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 50.0′, the More 55 tops out around 9.5 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √50.0′ LWL = 9.5 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
27.1
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Ballast / Displacement
31.3%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
126
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
26.0
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
1.96
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
26.0
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.96
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
4.5 |
5.6 |
6.3 |
6.6 |
| Close Reach60° |
5.4 |
6.8 |
7.6 |
8.0 |
| Beam Reach90° |
6.6 |
8.4 |
9.4 |
10.1 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
6.1 |
7.7 |
8.6 |
9.4 |
| Run150–180° |
4.9 |
6.2 |
6.9 |
7.2 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (9.5 kts),
SA/D (27.1), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the More 55 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–5 kts
5–16 kts
16–24 kts
24+ kts
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the More 55.
|
More 55 |
Beneteau Oceanis 510 |
Dufour 52 |
Hanse 508 |
Hanse 575 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
54.8 |
50.2 |
50.3 |
51.0 |
56.3 |
| LWL |
50.0 |
44.6 |
45.1 |
44.4 |
49.7 |
| Beam |
16.1 |
15.6 |
16.1 |
15.6 |
17.0 |
| Displacement |
35 |
30,864 |
33 |
32 |
42 |
| Ballast |
11 |
10,803 |
8 |
8 |
13 |
| Sail Area |
1,819 |
1,032 |
1 |
1,268 |
1,637 |
| Performance |
| SA/Disp |
27.1 |
16.8 |
16.4 |
20.0 |
21.3 |
| Bal/Disp |
31.3 |
35.0 |
26.7 |
27.6 |
30.3 |
| Comfort |
26.0 |
26.4 |
27.4 |
27.6 |
29.3 |
| Capsize |
1.96 |
1.99 |
1.99 |
1.95 |
1.94 |
| Hull Speed |
9.5 |
9.0 |
9.0 |
8.9 |
9.4 |