Gem 550
3 / 81 - score 93%
The Gem 550 is a 18.04ft fractional sloop designed by Rob Humphreys and built in fiberglass by Central Boating Services since 1976.
40 units have been built.
The Gem 550 is a light 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 day-boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
Gem 550 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 87%
Model | Gem 550 | ||
Length | 18.04 ft | ||
Beam | 7.91 ft (87%) | the closest to 8.01 ft | |
Draft | 0.75 ft | ||
Country | South Africa | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 98%
Sail area / displ. | 29.13 (98%) | the closest to 29.19 | |
Ballast / displ. | 34.64 % | ||
Displ. / length | 110.44 | ||
Comfort ratio | 6.59 | ||
Capsize | 3.03 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 16.67 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 3.28 ft | ||
Displacement | 1146 lbs | ||
Ballast | 397 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.47 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 199 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 | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Central Boating Services | ||
Designer | Rob Humphreys | ||
First built | 1976 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 40 |