The Sense 55 Beneteau is a 56.43ft fractional sloop designed by Berret Racoupeau / Nauta Design and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 2011 and 2016.
It accomodates 8 people in 3 cabins plus salon.
The Sense 55 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is not stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Sense 55 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 56.43 ft | ||
| Beam | 16.31 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.07 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 422144 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 29.63 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 127.98 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.71 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and dual rudders | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 52.26 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.87 ft | ||
| Displacement | 40917 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 12125 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.69 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1641 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 78.41 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 844.97 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 796.52 sq.ft | ||
| I | 70.04 ft | ||
| J | 23.98 ft | ||
| P | 66.27 ft | ||
| E | 20.83 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 75 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 219 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 256 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.56 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 3 | ||
| Nb of berths | 8 | ||
| Nb heads | 3 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Berret Racoupeau / Nauta Design | ||
| First built | 2011 | ||
| Last built | 2016 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |