OCEANIS 55 (BENETEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 55.08 ft |
| LWL | 49.75 ft |
| Beam | 16.25 ft |
| Draft | 7.25 ft |
| Displacement | 36,807 lb |
| Ballast | 9,676.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.5 kn |
About the OCEANIS 55 (BENETEAU)
Twin rudders opt. Shallow draft (min) 1.80 m/5.92’ Shallow draft ballast 4960 kg/10932 lbs Very shallow draft (min) 1.45 m/4.75’ Very shallow draft ballast 11677 lbs Mainsail (classic) 67.0m²/721 sq.ft. Genoa (105%)72.0m²/775 sq ft Asymmetric spinnaker 200m²/2153 sq.ft.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(4 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.3 | 5.8 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| 60° | 4.6 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| 75° | 4.8 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| 90° | 4.8 | 6.6 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.9 | 10.3 |
| 110° | 4.7 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 10.0 | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| 120° | 4.4 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.9 | 12.0 |
| 135° | 3.9 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| 150° | 3.2 | 4.6 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Beat VMG | 2.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Run VMG | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 9.4 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 55.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the OCEANIS 55 (BENETEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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