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WASA 55

Built by Wasa Yachts (SWE) • Designed by Harry Becker/Leif Ängermark
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WASA 55 - Photo
WASA 55 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1977
Last Built: 1984
Number Built: 67

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 13.50 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 10.70 m
Beam: 2.55 m
Draft (Max): 1.95 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 5,500 kg
Ballast: 2,900 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 25.49 m²
Mainsail Area: 29.71 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 55.20 m²
Sail Area (reported): 55.18 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 12.75 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 4.00 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 14.15 m
E (Boom Length): 4.20 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Volvo Penta
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Model: MD7A

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 7.94 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 17.72
SA/Displacement (Reported): 18.07
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 52.73%
Displacement/Length: 125.17
Comfort Ratio: 29.20
Capsize Screening: 1.46
S-Number: 3.93