The Wasa 55 is a 44.29ft fractional sloop designed by Harry Becker / Leif Ängermark and built in fiberglass by Wasa Yachts between 1977 and 1984.
67 units have been built.
The Wasa 55 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Wasa 55 | ||
| Length | 44.29 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.37 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.40 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 52.73 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 125.17 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.20 | ||
| Capsize | 1.46 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.10 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.40 ft | ||
| Displacement | 12125 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6393 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.94 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 594 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 274.40 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 319.83 sq.ft | ||
| I | 41.83 ft | ||
| J | 13.12 ft | ||
| P | 46.42 ft | ||
| E | 13.78 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Wasa Yachts | ||
| Designer | Harry Becker / Leif Ängermark | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 67 |