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	??