Masthead Sloop · Fin with rudder on skeg · 2000–2021
Specifications
Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
42.2%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
17.1
Displacement / length
185.8
Comfort ratio
38.6
Capsize screening
1.71
Hull speed
9.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2757
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
2000–2021
Units built
52
Designer
Ron Holland
Builder
Discovery Yachts
Design & history
The Discovery 55 was available in multiple interior layouts and rig configurations, including a cutter version. A MKII version was launched in 2014 with interior design changes and a new window configuration.
Notable features
Shoal keel version (draft 1.80m / 5.92ft)Self-tacking jibFurling genoa (140%) sail area = 87.5 sqm / 941.84 sq ftMultiple interior layouts availableNew window configuration on MKII
Variants
MKII (2014)
Cutter
Production
The final hull built is #55, though a few numbers were not used (e.g. #13).