Issue #: 198
Published: November / December 2024
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Swiss Cat Yachts is ramping up business, having kept a relatively low profile in recent years: their new 55 made a big impression at Cannes with its inverted bows, modern, attractive layouts and, of course, its electric metallic blue exterior.
Circulation on board is optimized thanks to wide side-decks and gentle slopes - such as the steps between the cockpit and the sugarscoops. The deck layout is particularly uncluttered, with minimalist helm stations.
The weight calculation of around 31,000 lbs (14 t) and the generous sail area (1,840 square feet/171 m² upwind) guarantee excellent performance even in light airs. In rough seas, the 3’3”/1-meter bridgedeck clearance will protect the catamaran from slamming. As for the cutter rig, it guarantees safety and ease of handling offshore. This new 55, like all Swisscat models, can be customized according to the owner’s wishes.
Builder: Swiss Cat Yachts
Architect: YDC
Design: Amadio and Partners
Length: 55’5” (16.9 m)
Beam: 26’11” (8.2 m)
Displacement: 30,865 lbs (14 t)
Draft: 2’2”/9’6” (0.66/2.9 m)
Mast length: 733’10” (22.5 m)
Mainsail: 1,087 sq ft (101 m²)
Genoa: 753 sq ft (70 m²)
Gennaker: 1,722 sq ft (160 m²)
Spinnaker: 2,690 sq ft (250 m²)
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