The Outremer 55 is aggressively canvassed for its weight.
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
27.3
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
3.51
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
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.
Capsize Screening Formula
3.51
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Outremer 55 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
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 Outremer 55.
| Outremer 55 | Outremer 49 | Outremer 4X | Outremer 51 | Outremer 52 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||||
| LOA | 54.8 | 49.2 | 48.0 | 50.1 | 51.6 |
| LWL | — | 48.9 | 45.2 | — | 51.5 |
| Beam | 27.2 | 24.4 | 23.5 | 24.4 | 25.9 |
| Displacement | 29 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 27 |
| Sail Area | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Performance | |||||
| SA/Disp | 27.3 | — | — | 27.4 | — |
| Comfort | — | 9.8 | 9.0 | — | 10.8 |
| Capsize | 3.51 | 3.50 | 3.59 | 3.49 | 3.44 |
| Hull Speed | — | 9.4 | 9.0 | — | 9.6 |