Jeanneau Yachts 55

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Jeanneau Yachts 55
Development
Designer Philippe Briand
Andrew Winch
Jeanneau Design Office
LocationFrance
Year2023
Builder(s) Jeanneau
Role Cruiser
NameJeanneau Yachts 55
Boat
Displacement 49,878 lb (22,624 kg)
Draft 8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Hull
Type monohull
Construction fiberglass
LOA 55.54 ft (16.93 m)
LWL 52.66 ft (16.05 m)
Beam 16.37 ft (4.99 m)
Engine type Yanmar 110 hp (82 kW) diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel with weighted bulb
Ballast10,803 lb (4,900 kg)
Rudder(s)spade-type rudder
Rig
Rig type Bermuda rig
Sails
Sailplan fractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area775 sq ft (72.0 m2) (furling), 882 sq ft (81.9 m2) (full batten)
Jib/genoa area635 sq ft (59.0 m2)
Gennaker area2,690 sq ft (250 m2)
Other sails110% genoa: 829 sq ft (77.0 m2)
Total sail area1,410.07 sq ft (131.000 m2)
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The Jeanneau Yachts 55 is a French blue water cruising sailboat, first built in 2023. The hull was designed by Philippe Briand, the interior by Andrew Winch and finishing by the Jeanneau Design Office. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

The boat was introduced at the 2023 Dusseldorf boat show. [5]

Production

The design has been built by Jeanneau in France, since 2023 and remains in production. [1] [3] [6]

Design

The Jeanneau Yachts 55 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of vacuum-infused fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig with a bowsprit, an over-plumb stem, a reverse transom with a drop-down tailgate swimming platform, dual internally mounted spade-type rudders controlled by dual wheels located forward in the cockpit and a fixed L-shaped fin keel with a weighted bulb or optional shoal-draft keel. The mainsheet is located on a fiberglass cockpit arch. The fin keel model displaces 40,878 lb (18,542 kg) and carries 10,803 lb (4,900 kg) of cast iron ballast, while the shoal draft version carries 12,522 lb (5,680 kg) of ballast. [1]

A rigid bimini top is a factory option. [3]

The boat has a draft of 8.04 ft (2.45 m) with the standard keel and 6.25 ft (1.91 m) with the optional shoal draft keel. [1]

The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 110 hp (82 kW) for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 61 U.S. gallons (230 L; 51 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 201 U.S. gallons (760 L; 167 imp gal). [1]

The design has a unique three cabin interior layout available, with sleeping accommodation for six people. It has a double island berth in the forward cabin, an L-shaped settee and two seats in the salon and two aft cabins, each with a double berth. A small crew cabin can also be fitted in the bow. The aft cabins have their own steps to the cockpit and are not connected to the main salon. The galley is located on the starboard side just forward of the companionway ladder. The galley is of a straight configuration, with an island and is equipped with a stove, an ice box and a double sink. There are three heads, one in each cabin. Cabin headroom is 6.63 ft (202 cm). [1]

For sailing downwind the design may be equipped with an asymmetrical spinnaker of 2,690 sq ft (250 m2). [1]

Operational history

The boat is supported by an active class club the Jeanneau Owners Network. [1] [7]

In a 2023 review for Yachting News, Silvia Pretto wrote, "the lines are modern, fresh and captivating, and the deck plan has been completely revolutionized: an advanced and truly impressive dual cockpit, a huge relaxation area aft with two sofas, one U-shaped and one L-shaped, that turn into large sunbathing areas. The stern opens electrically to reveal a large interior compartment from which the bathing platform also originates, providing easy access to the sea for guests on board." [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 McArthur, Bruce (2023). "Jeanneau Yachts 55 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  2. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Philippe Briand". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Jeanneau. "Jeanneau Yachts 55". jeanneau.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  4. ↑ "Jeanneau 55". boats.com. 2023. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 Pretto, Sylvia (28 January 2023). "Jeanneau Yachts 55: offshore sailing takes on a new form". Yachting News. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  6. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Jeanneau (FRA)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  7. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Jeanneau Owners Network". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
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