Designed by renowned naval architect Bruce King and built by Tradewinds Marine beginning in 1980, this 55-footer represents a rare find in today's market with only three hulls ever constructed. The fiberglass construction features a fin keel configuration that delivers excellent windward performance while maintaining manageable draft for accessing diverse cruising grounds. King's design philosophy shines through in the boat's balanced proportions and seaworthy characteristics. The cutter rig provides exceptional versatility for varying wind conditions, allowing sailors to reduce sail area progressively while maintaining proper balance. With a displacement of 38,000 pounds and 16,000 pounds of ballast, this yacht offers the stability and sea-kindly motion essential for serious offshore cruising. The impressive comfort ratio of 41.99 indicates a vessel built for extended passages, while the conservative capsize screening formula of 1.67 reflects its blue-water credentials. The generous beam of 14 feet creates spacious accommodations below while contributing to initial stability. This combination of Bruce King's proven design expertise and robust construction makes the Tradewinds 55 particularly well-suited for offshore cruising and long-distance voyaging, though its rarity means finding one requires patience and often represents a unique opportunity for the discerning sailor.
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What is the Tradewinds 55's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Tradewinds 55 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.09. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Tradewinds 55's comfort ratio?
The Tradewinds 55 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 41.99. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Tradewinds 55 safe for offshore sailing?
The Tradewinds 55 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.67. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Tradewinds 55?
The theoretical hull speed of the Tradewinds 55 is 8.04 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Tradewinds 55 weigh?
The Tradewinds 55 has a displacement of 38,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 54.75 ft.
Who designed the Tradewinds 55?
The Tradewinds 55 was designed by Bruce King, first built in 1980.