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 | ?? |