Glacer 55

3 / 105 - score 71%

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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.

Main features - score 59%

Model	Glacer 55
Length	55.18 ft - score 100%	above 32.81 ft
Beam	14.93 ft
Draft	5.58 ft - score 18%	lowest under 6.56 ft
Country	Germany (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios - score 61%

Sail area / displ.	18.34 - score 53%	highest
Ballast / displ.	42.50 %
Displ. / length	265.89
Comfort ratio	46.75 - score 69%	highest
Capsize	1.59

Hull - score 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

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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 - score 100%

Nb engines	2
Total power	196 HP
Fuel capacity	528.34 gals - score 100%	highest

Accommodations - score 55%

Water capacity	237.75 gals - score 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	??