Glacer 55
2 / 5 - score 78%
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 good score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
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Main features 80%
| Model | Glacer 55 | ||
| Length | 55.18 ft (89%) | the closest to 54.95 ft | |
| Beam | 14.93 ft (71%) | the closest to 15.26 ft | |
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | Germany (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 66%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.34 (45%) | the closest to 19.40 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 42.50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 265.89 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 46.75 (88%) | the closest to 47.11 | |
| Capsize | 1.59 |
Hull 94%
| Hull type | Monohull keel and centerboard with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Aluminum or Steel | ||
| Waterline length | 44.62 ft (94%) | the closest to 44.45 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
| 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 | ?? |