Baltic Yachts 55 DP

Sailboat 55′ Since 1984

Overview

Builder
Baltic Yachts
Model
55 DP
Type
Sailboat
Built
1984–1989
Designer
Doug Peterson
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
55′ (16.76 m)
Waterline length
47′ 5″ (14.45 m)
Beam
16′ 1″ (4.91 m)
Displacement
38,580 lb (17,500 kg)
Ballast
16,140 lb (7,321 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,517 sq ft (140.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
73′ 6″ (22.41 m)
J (foretriangle base)
22′ 1″ (6.73 m)
P (mainsail luff)
66′ 3″ (20.20 m)
E (mainsail foot)
19′ 8″ (6.00 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.3

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
162

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
42%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.91

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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