Islander 55
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.
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Main features
Model | Islander 55 | ||
Length | 54.67 ft | ||
Beam | 14 ft | ||
Draft | 5.75 ft | ||
Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.83 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 15.79 % | ||
Displ. / length | 363.60 | ||
Comfort ratio | 42.02 | ||
Capsize | 1.67 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 36 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 | ?? |