Glacer 55
3 / 105 - score 71%
The Glacer 55 is a 55.18ft masthead sloop designed by Horst E. Glacer and built in aluminum or steel by many builders since 1985.
It accomodates 7 people in 3 cabins plus salon.
The Glacer 55 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a 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. 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.
Glacer 55 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 59%
Model | Glacer 55 | ||
Length | 55.18 ft (100%) | above 32.81 ft | |
Beam | 14.93 ft | ||
Draft | 5.58 ft (18%) | lowest under 6.56 ft | |
Country | Germany (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 61%
Sail area / displ. | 18.34 (53%) | highest | |
Ballast / displ. | 42.50 % | ||
Displ. / length | 265.89 | ||
Comfort ratio | 46.75 (69%) | highest | |
Capsize | 1.59 |
Hull 100%
Hull type | Monohull keel and centerboard with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Aluminum or Steel | alu + steel + acier | |
Waterline length | 44.62 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 9.19 ft | ||
Displacement | 52910.88 lbs | ||
Ballast | 22487.12 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.95 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1614.59 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 75.46 ft | ||
Sail area fore | 861.11 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 753.47 sq.ft | ||
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine 100%
Nb engines | 2 | ||
Total power | 196 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 528.34 gals (100%) | highest |
Accommodations 55%
Water capacity | 237.75 gals (55%) | highest | |
Headroom | 6.89 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 3 | ||
Nb of berths | 7 | ||
Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
Builder | many builders | ||
Designer | Horst E. Glacer | ||
First built | 1985 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |