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Full Tour of this IMPRESSIVE Sailboat - The Jeanneau Yachts 55
April 7, 2025 · 10 min · 97K views
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The Jeanneau Yachts 55 is a 55-foot 9-inch monohull designed for warm-climate cruising, featuring a 16-foot 4-inch beam and a displacement of 43,000 pounds.5:00 The layout prioritizes outdoor living, with a forward cockpit under a hardtop that houses the main saloon and navigation station, and an aft cockpit dedicated to lounging.3:15 Two private guest cabins are accessed via gull-wing doors from the deck, while the entire interior of the main hull is reserved as a private owner’s suite, including a full-beam galley, dinette, and master head.3:56 The vessel offers two keel options, an 8-foot or a 6-foot draft, and is equipped with a self-tacking jib and electric winches for shorthanded sailing.5:07 While ocean-rated, the design lacks extensive handholds and secure bracing positions, making it better suited for coastal cruising than offshore passages.7:58 The boat is built in limited production of approximately 15 units per year.4:46
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