Simbad 55

Bluewater Sailing in First Class

Presented to the public for the first time at the International Multihull Show at La Grande-Motte back in April, the Simbad 55 certainly isn’t choosing to go unnoticed. With its large, sweeping coachroof arches, immense flybridge, and a finish that clearly draws inspiration from the world of superyachting, this new catamaran makes its ambitions clear: to offer a very high-end vessel, yet one that is sufficiently seakindly and easy to use that it doesn’t require a professional crew to operate. A few months after first seeing it at the dock, we revisited hull #1 in Monaco. The luxurious and iconic backdrop was set - fitting the bill perfectly, especially since we were exploring the Legend version, the fully-loaded model.

Hull #1 is a Legend version, the most fully equipped of the Simbad 55 range: carbon rig, Carbon Technora sails, 150 hp motors, 3.15 kWp of solar panels, and an impressive array of equipment designed to facilitate both sailing and life on board.

Naval architect Pierre Delion prioritized good bridgedeck clearance to ensure good handling on the open sea.

Thanks to its powerful engines, the Simbad maintains an average speed of 9 knots without pushing hard.

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Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Test location: Monaco
Conditions: 2 to 6 knots of wind, calm sea

A Very Ambitious Newcomer

While Simbad Yachts is a new brand, the project brings together experts who know their craft well. The naval architecture was entrusted to Pierre Delion, while Darnet Design handled the deck plan and interior layout. The shipyard is based in Alicante, Spain, where, according to Simbad, about 100 people are involved in production.
The specifications are ambitious: to offer a true blue water catamaran capable of providing all the comforts expected aboard a luxury vessel with-out completely sacrificing seakeeping qualities - because the Simbad doesn’t travel light. Air conditioning, a watermaker, a generator, domestic appliances, numerous electrical systems, a hydraulic platform for the tender, and up to 3.15 kW of solar panels depending on the version: the list is truly extensive. Add to that a flybridge that almost makes you forget you’re “only” on a 55-footer.

A Deckplan Designed for its Passengers

Moving around on deck immediately confirms the design philosophy. The side-decks are generous, the hatches are flush with the deck, and there are plenty of handrails. The large arches ...

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