The Ct 56 is a 55.5ft masthead ketch designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Ta Chiao (TAIWAN) since 1986.
The Ct 56 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Ct 56 | ||
| Length | 55.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.83 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.09 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 32.02 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 312.52 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 51.85 | ||
| Capsize | 1.57 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 44.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 61688 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 19750 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.94 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1563 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 135 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 350 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 250 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ta Chiao (TAIWAN) | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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