Designed for serious offshore cruising, this French-built aluminum yacht represents the pinnacle of high-latitude sailing capability. Boreal Yachts has earned a reputation for creating vessels specifically engineered to handle extreme conditions, from Arctic waters to challenging ocean passages, and the 55 continues this tradition with robust construction and thoughtful design details. The aluminum hull construction provides exceptional durability and impact resistance, crucial qualities for navigating ice-laden waters or remote cruising grounds where repair facilities are nonexistent. This material choice also offers excellent corrosion resistance and structural integrity over decades of use. The yacht's design philosophy prioritizes safety and self-sufficiency, making it particularly appealing to serious cruising couples planning extended voyages to challenging destinations. Notable for its practical layout and seaworthy characteristics, the vessel features generous storage capacity and systems designed for long-term cruising independence. The cockpit and deck layout emphasize safety and ease of handling in heavy weather conditions. While not designed for racing, the boat offers respectable sailing performance balanced with the stability and comfort essential for extended offshore passages. This makes it an excellent choice for experienced sailors seeking a capable platform for ambitious cruising adventures.
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What is the Boreal 55's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Boreal 55 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.48. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Boreal 55's comfort ratio?
The Boreal 55 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 31.16. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Boreal 55 safe for offshore sailing?
The Boreal 55 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.85. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Boreal 55?
The theoretical hull speed of the Boreal 55 is 9.02 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Boreal 55 weigh?
The Boreal 55 has a displacement of 36,376.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 53.81 ft.
Who designed the Boreal 55?
The Boreal 55 was designed by Jean-François Delvoye, first built in 2016.