Question 1

What are the specs of the SWEDE 55?

Accepted Answer

The SWEDE 55 has the following specifications: 53ft LOA, 9.58ft beam, 6.42ft draft, 16,640lb displacement, 9,035.5lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a SWEDE 55 cost?

Accepted Answer

The SWEDE 55 has an average asking price of $57,950, with prices ranging from $17,000 to $98,900 based on 2 listings.

Question 3

Who built the SWEDE 55 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Fisksätra Shipyard (SWE), designed by Knud Reimers, first built in 1975, with production ending in 1985, 35 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the SWEDE 55 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SWEDE 55 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 29.35, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.5, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the SWEDE 55?

Accepted Answer

The SWEDE 55 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 17.1, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 125.23, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a SWEDE 55?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SWEDE 55 is estimated at $4.9K – $13K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a SWEDE 55 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SWEDE 55 (53ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $4.9K – $13K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$950/year (based on $57,950 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 53ft boat: Florida: $9,500-$25,400/year. California: $8,900-$22,300/year. Massachusetts: $6,700-$14,800/year + $2,100 winter storage. New York: $6,700-$18,600/year + $2,100 winter storage. Maryland: $6,400-$11,400/year. Texas: $3,800-$11,400/year. Washington: $7,600-$16,500/year. Michigan: $3,700-$8,200/year + $2,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,700-$11,400/year. South Carolina: $8,300-$15,900/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $9K to $46K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a SWEDE 55?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SWEDE 55 (53ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $9,500-$25,400/year. California: $8,900-$22,300/year. Massachusetts: $6,700-$14,800/year + $2,100 winter storage. New York: $6,700-$18,600/year + $2,100 winter storage. Maryland: $6,400-$11,400/year. Texas: $3,800-$11,400/year. Washington: $7,600-$16,500/year. Michigan: $3,700-$8,200/year + $2,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,700-$11,400/year. South Carolina: $8,300-$15,900/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the SWEDE 55?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the SWEDE 55 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the SWEDE 55.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a SWEDE 55?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SWEDE 55, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the SWEDE 55 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the SWEDE 55?

Accepted Answer

The SWEDE 55 has the following rig dimensions: I=44.6ft (foretriangle height), J=13.2ft (foretriangle base), P=49.9ft (mainsail luff), E=16ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 725.5 sq ft. Jib area: 294.4 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the SWEDE 55 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SWEDE 55 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 53ft LOA, comfort ratio 29.35, capsize ratio 1.5, SA/disp 17.1, average price $57,950. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	53 ft
LWL	39 ft
Beam	9.58 ft
Draft	6.42 ft
Displacement	16,640 lb
Ballast	9,035.5 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	8.4 kn

Iforetriangle height	44.6 ft
Jforetriangle base	13.2 ft
Pmainsail luff	49.9 ft
Emainsail foot	16 ft
FLforestay	13.2 ft
Mainsail	725.5 sq ft
Jib (100%)	294.4 sq ft
Spinnaker	500.4 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	6	8	10	12	14	16	20
52°	5.2	6.3	7.0	7.3	7.5	7.6	7.7
60°	5.5	6.6	7.3	7.7	7.9	8.0	8.1
75°	5.7	6.8	7.6	8.0	8.2	8.3	8.5
90°	5.6	6.8	7.6	8.1	8.4	8.6	8.9
110°	5.7	7.0	7.8	8.3	8.5	8.7	9.1
120°	5.5	6.9	7.8	8.4	8.7	9.0	9.4
135°	4.9	6.3	7.4	8.1	8.6	9.0	9.9
150°	4.0	5.2	6.4	7.4	8.1	8.6	9.4
Beat VMG	3.3	4.1	4.7	4.9	5.1	5.2	5.2
Run VMG	3.5	4.5	5.5	6.4	7.1	7.7	8.7

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