JOUËT 550
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 18.04 ft |
| LWL | 16.08 ft |
| Beam | 7.71 ft |
| Draft | 3.61 ft/ 0.89 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,190 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 21.37 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 7.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 22.31 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 8.53 ft |
| FLforestay | 7.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 185.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 82.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 140.8 sq ft |
About the JOUËT 550
Designed by Jean Berret and built by Yachting France, the Jouët 550 is a compact fractional sloop with 154 hulls constructed between 1979 and 1984. Its lightweight displacement of 1190.0 lb and high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 25.41 indicate a design prioritizing speed and agility over heavy offshore comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing enthusiasts who value performance and ease of handling, particularly those interested in single-handed sailing due to its manageable size and fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low comfort ratio of 7.26 and a capsize ratio of 2.91, the Jouët 550 is not recommended for extended bluewater passages, as its light displacement and narrow beam suggest it is better suited for protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the O'Day 22 and Pearson 22, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of affordable, performance-oriented coastal cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 18.04ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the JOUËT 550yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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