Swede 55
8 / 58 - score 62%
The Swede 55 is a 53.0ft fractional sloop designed by Knud Reimers and built in fiberglass by Fisksätra Shipyard between 1975 and 1985.
35 units have been built.
The Swede 55 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 65%
| Model | Swede 55 | ||
| Length | 53 ft (65%) | the closest to 54.63 ft | |
| Beam | 9.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.42 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 36%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.10 (36%) | the closest to 16.08 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 54.30 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 125.23 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.35 | ||
| Capsize | 1.50 |
Hull 86%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 39 ft (86%) | the closest to 38.48 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.42 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16640 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9036 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.37 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 694 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 294.36 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 399.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.60 ft | ||
| J | 13.20 ft | ||
| P | 49.90 ft | ||
| E | 16 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 | Fisksätra Shipyard | ||
| Designer | Knud Reimers | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 35 |
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