The Bestevaer 55st is a 55.45ft cutter designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and built in aluminum by KM Yachtbuilders since 2009.
The Bestevaer 55st is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bestevaer 55st | ||
| Length | 55.45 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.22 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.55 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.53 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 23.04 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 176.50 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 40.19 | ||
| Capsize | 1.65 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Aluminum | ||
| Waterline length | 50.43 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.55 ft | ||
| Displacement | 50706 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11684 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.52 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1495 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 78.74 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 710.32 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 783.83 sq.ft | ||
| I | 72.15 ft | ||
| J | 19.69 ft | ||
| P | 69.55 ft | ||
| E | 22.54 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 75 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 185 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 195 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | KM Yachtbuilders | ||
| Designer | Dykstra Naval Architects | ||
| First built | 2009 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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