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ISLANDER 55

Masthead Sloop • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1968

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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

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Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
TRADEWINDS 55 54.75 1980 Cutter