The Bestevaer 56st is a 57.68ft fractional (7/8) sloop designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and built in aluminum by KM Yachtbuilders since 2006.
The Bestevaer 56st is a light 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 bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bestevaer 56st | ||
| Length | 57.68 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.22 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.91 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.76 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 19.05 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 166.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.50 | ||
| Capsize | 1.70 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
| Construction | Aluminum | ||
| Waterline length | 49.87 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 11.48 ft | ||
| Displacement | 46297 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8818 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.46 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional (7/8) Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1560.77 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 78.08 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 705.98 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 718.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 71.71 ft | ||
| J | 19.69 ft | ||
| P | 65.88 ft | ||
| E | 21.82 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 75 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 304 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 185 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.72 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | KM Yachtbuilders | ||
| Designer | Dykstra Naval Architects | ||
| First built | 2006 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |