Swede 55
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.
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Main features
Model | Swede 55 | ||
Length | 53 ft | ||
Beam | 9.58 ft | ||
Draft | 6.42 ft | ||
Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.10 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 54.30 % | ||
Displ. / length | 125.23 | ||
Comfort ratio | 29.35 | ||
Capsize | 1.50 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 39 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.42 ft | ||
Displacement | 16640 lbs | ||
Ballast | 9036 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.37 knots |
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 |