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Xp 55
Designer: Niels Jeppesen  ·  Builder: X-Yachts  ·  First built: 2013
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About the Xp 55

Designed for sailors who refuse to compromise between performance and comfort, the XP 55 is a high-performance cruiser-racer from Danish builder X-Yachts that has earned a strong reputation among serious bluewater sailors and competitive racers alike. Built with X-Yachts' trademark attention to quality and finish, this sleek sloop combines the speed and responsiveness expected on the race course with the comfort and capability needed for extended offshore passages. The XP 55 draws on X-Yachts' long lineage of performance-oriented designs, featuring a refined hull form that rewards skilled sailors with impressive upwind and downwind speeds while remaining manageable for a modest crew. The boat is well-suited to both coastal racing and ambitious offshore cruising, making it a compelling choice for owners who want a single vessel capable of competing on handicap while still being ready for a transatlantic adventure. Buyers researching this model often highlight its solid build quality, well-organized deck layout, and the satisfying balance between lively sailing performance and genuine bluewater safety. For those seeking a capable, versatile performance cruiser, the XP 55 is a highly regarded option worth serious consideration.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 56.53 ft / 17.23 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 48.79 ft / 14.87 m
Beam 15.65 ft / 4.77 m
Max Draft 9.35 ft / 2.85 m
Displacement 37,038.00 lb / 16,800 kg
Ballast 14,330.00 lb / 6,500 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,877.23 ft² / 174.40 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Epoxy/foam sand. w/carbon
Designer Niels Jeppesen
Builder X-yachts
First Built 2013
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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
27.15
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
28.74
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
1.88
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. 9.36
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. 2.0
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