The Andrews 56 is a 56.0ft masthead sloop designed by Alan Andrews and built in carbon fiber or composite by Dencho Marine since 1992.
The Andrews 56 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Andrews 56 | ||
| Length | 56 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.24 ft | ||
| Draft | 8.99 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 117000 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 28.09 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 45.49 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 88.82 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.63 | ||
| Capsize | 2.03 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Carbon fiber or composite | ||
| Waterline length | 48 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.99 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22002.11 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10008.97 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.28 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1377.78 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 | 55 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 25.10 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 52.83 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.40 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dencho Marine | ||
| Designer | Alan Andrews | ||
| First built | 1992 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |