Glacer 55


5 / 1388 - score 77%

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent 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


Model Glacer 55
Length 55.18 ft
Beam 14.93 ft
Draft 5.58 ft
Country Germany (Europe)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios - score 71%


Sail area / displ. 18.34 - score 59% highest
Ballast / displ. 42.50 % - score 63% highest
Displ. / length 265.89 - score 100% approximately 260
Comfort ratio 46.75 - score 68% highest
Capsize 1.59 - score 64% lowest

Hull - score 92%


Hull type Monohull keel and centerboard with rudder on skeg mono
Construction Aluminum or Steel
Waterline length 44.62 ft
Maximum draft 9.19 ft
Displacement 52910.88 lbs
Ballast 22487.12 lbs
Hull speed 8.95 knots - score 83% highest

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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


Nb engines 2
Total power 196 HP
Fuel capacity 528.34 gals

Accommodations


Water capacity 237.75 gals
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 ??

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