Neptune 550
10 / 75 - score 79%
The Neptune 550 is a 18.04ft fractional sloop designed by Jacques Fauroux and built in fiberglass between 1979 and 1990.
200 units have been built.
The Neptune 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.
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Main features 92%
| Model | Neptune 550 | ||
| Length | 18.04 ft (98%) | the closest to 18 ft | |
| Beam | 8.04 ft (85%) | the closest to 8.16 ft | |
| Draft | 0.98 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 26.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 27.73 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 104.04 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 6.55 | ||
| Capsize | 3.04 |
Hull 56%
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 17.22 ft (56%) | the closest to 18 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 3.61 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1190 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 330 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.56 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 183 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 83.93 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 99.33 sq.ft | ||
| I | 21.33 ft | ||
| J | 7.87 ft | ||
| P | 23.29 ft | ||
| E | 8.53 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Jacques Fauroux | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 200 |