Tradewinds 55
11 / 273 - score 89%
The Tradewinds 55 is a 54.75ft cutter designed by Bruce King and built in fiberglass since 1980.
3 units have been built.
The Tradewinds 55 is a heavy 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 heavy bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features
| Model | Tradewinds 55 | ||
| Length | 54.75 ft | ||
| Beam | 14 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 89%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.09 (87%) | the closest to 15.88 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 42.11 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 363.60 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 41.99 (91%) | the closest to 42.35 | |
| Capsize | 1.67 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 38000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 16000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.04 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1132 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Bruce King | ||
| First built | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 3 |