The Sundeer 56 is a 56.92ft fractional sloop designed by Dashew and built in fiberglass by TPI Composites between 1994 and 1997.
17 units have been built.
It accomodates 6 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Sundeer 56 is an ultralight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Sundeer 56 | ||
| Length | 56.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.71 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.78 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 28.90 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 87.96 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.05 | ||
| Capsize | 1.69 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 56 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 34590.49 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10008.97 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 10.03 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1043.02 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 64.76 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 509.13 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 534.32 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54.07 ft | ||
| J | 18.83 ft | ||
| P | 54.59 ft | ||
| E | 19.59 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 88 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 240 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 375 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 6 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | TPI Composites | ||
| Designer | Dashew | ||
| First built | 1994 | ||
| Last built | 1997 | ||
| Number built | 17 |