Bayliner Marine Corp. Buccaneer 255
Sailboat
25′ 6″
Since 1978
Overview
- Builder
- Bayliner Marine Corp.
- Model
- Buccaneer 255
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1978 on
- Designer
- Gary Mull/Bayliner
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 25′ 6″ (7.77 m)
- Waterline length
- 19′ 7″ (5.97 m)
- Beam
- 8′ (2.44 m)
- Displacement
- 4,100 lb (1,860 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 266 sq ft (24.7 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 30′ 7″ (9.33 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 9′ 7″ (2.92 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 26′ 6″ (8.07 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 8′ 4″ (2.54 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 16.6
- Displacement / length
- 243
- Capsize screening
- 2.00
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
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.