Ct 56
8 / 14 - score 51%
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.
This boat has an average score and ranks in the low half. You might find a better tradeoff.
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Main features
Model | Ct 56 | ||
Length | 55.50 ft | ||
Beam | 15.50 ft | ||
Draft | 6.83 ft | ||
Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 42%
Sail area / displ. | 16.09 (30%) | the closest to 17.29 | |
Ballast / displ. | 32.02 % | ||
Displ. / length | 312.52 | ||
Comfort ratio | 51.85 (54%) | the closest to 50.01 | |
Capsize | 1.57 |
Hull 68%
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 44.50 ft (68%) | the closest to 43.31 ft | |
Maximum draft | 6.83 ft | ||
Displacement | 61688 lbs | ||
Ballast | 19750 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.94 knots |
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 | ?? |