Islander 55
6 / 27 - score 56%
The Islander 55 is a 54.67ft masthead sloop designed by Bruce King and built in fiberglass by Islander / Tradewind Yachts since 1968.
The Islander 55 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.
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Main features 80%
Model | Islander 55 | ||
Length | 54.67 ft | ||
Beam | 14 ft (80%) | the closest to 13.75 ft | |
Draft | 5.75 ft | ||
Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 70%
Sail area / displ. | 16.83 (78%) | the closest to 17.14 | |
Ballast / displ. | 15.79 % | ||
Displ. / length | 363.60 | ||
Comfort ratio | 42.02 (63%) | the closest to 43.58 | |
Capsize | 1.67 |
Hull 3%
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 36 ft (3%) | the closest to 32.84 ft | |
Maximum draft | 11.33 ft | ||
Displacement | 38000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 6000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.04 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1184 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 619.50 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 564.38 sq.ft | ||
I | 59 ft | ||
J | 21 ft | ||
P | 52.50 ft | ||
E | 21.50 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 | Islander / Tradewind Yachts | ||
Designer | Bruce King | ||
First built | 1968 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |