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ISLANDER 55
ISLANDER 55
Masthead Sloop • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1968
Dimensions
LOA
54.67 ft
LWL
36 ft
Beam
14 ft
Max Draft
11.33 ft
Min Draft
5.75 ft
Displacement
38,000 lbs
Ballast
6,000 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.67
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
364
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
15.8%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
1184 sq ft
I
59 ft
J
21 ft
P
52.5 ft
E
21.5 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Keel/Cbrd.
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1968
Last Built
—
Number Built
—
Notes:
Only a few were built by Islander/Wayfarer. It is believed that the molds for the hull were sold to Tradewinds Yachts which built at least three cruising versions as the TRADEWINDS 55. \nA kit version was sold as the YACHTCRAFT 55.\n
Designer
Bruce King
Builder
Islander / Tradewind Yachts
(1961–1986)
Related Boats
Name
LOA (ft)
Year
Rig
TRADEWINDS 55
54.75
1980
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