Whitby 55
2 / 9 - score 64%
The Whitby 55 is a 55.0ft staysail ketch designed by Ted Brewer and built in fiberglass by Whitby Boat Works Ltd. (CAN) since 1982.
The Whitby 55 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 66%
| Model | Whitby 55 | ||
| Length | 55 ft (40%) | the closest to 52 ft | |
| Beam | 15.42 ft (92%) | the closest to 15.33 ft | |
| Draft | 6.58 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 56%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.30 (93%) | the closest to 15.22 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 29.63 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 264.55 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 45.51 (20%) | the closest to 48.32 | |
| Capsize | 1.64 |
Hull 74%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 45 ft (74%) | the closest to 44 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 54000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 16000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.99 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1360 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 69.58 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 | 110 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 300 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 300 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Whitby Boat Works Ltd. (CAN) | ||
| Designer | Ted Brewer | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |