Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 2012–2017
A German Frers-designed masthead sloop built for long-range comfort with a high displacement and stable motion
Designed by German Frers.
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Is it for you?
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Her moderate displacement on a narrow beam gives 47 — a heavy, notably soft motion offshore.
At 1.61 she sits well under the 2.0 line — a solidly ocean-capable hull for her size.
251 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.
17.5 — moderate power for her weight; steady, all-round performance.
37% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.
A capable offshore cruiser with an easy motion when the sea gets up.
Compared with 1146 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.
What the fleet has seen
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The Hallberg-Rassy 55 is a German Frers-designed masthead sloop built by Hallberg-Rassy from 2012 to 2017. It has a fin keel with a spade rudder, measures 16.7 meters LOA with a 4.7-meter beam, and draws 2.3 meters. The displacement is 26,300 kg.26:03 A shallow draft version is available, drawing 2 meters.26:03
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