Launched in 1990, this substantial cruising sailboat represents Endeavour Yacht Corporation's commitment to building comfortable, seaworthy vessels for serious cruisers. Designed by R.C. Lazzarra, the Endeavour 54 combines traditional styling with modern construction techniques, featuring a fiberglass hull with fin keel and rudder on skeg configuration that provides excellent directional stability and tracking. With its generous 15.75-foot beam and substantial 55,000-pound displacement, this masthead sloop prioritizes interior volume and stability over pure sailing performance. The impressive comfort ratio of 45.99 indicates exceptional motion comfort at sea, making it well-suited for extended offshore passages and live-aboard cruising. The moderate sail area of 1,018 square feet and conservative sail area-to-displacement ratio of 11.31 emphasize reliability and ease of handling over racing performance. The capsize screening formula of 1.66 falls within acceptable parameters for offshore sailing, while the hull's design delivers a theoretical hull speed of 8.87 knots. The fin keel's moderate 4.92-foot draft allows access to many harbors while maintaining good windward performance. Powered by a 75-horsepower engine, the Endeavour 54 offers dependable auxiliary propulsion for calm conditions and maneuvering in tight quarters.
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What is the Endeavour 54's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Endeavour 54 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 11.31. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Endeavour 54's comfort ratio?
The Endeavour 54 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 45.99. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Endeavour 54 safe for offshore sailing?
The Endeavour 54 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.66. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Endeavour 54?
The theoretical hull speed of the Endeavour 54 is 8.87 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Endeavour 54 weigh?
The Endeavour 54 has a displacement of 55,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 54.50 ft.
Who designed the Endeavour 54?
The Endeavour 54 was designed by R. C. Lazzarra, first built in 1990.