Islander 55

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Ocean cruiser charter Double Canoe / Catamaran, designed by James Wharram and Hanneke Boon.

The Islander 55 is a smaller version of the islander 65 and is eminently suitable for charter use or as a large ocean cruiser. Her interior can again be simple flexispace, or she can have up to 5 separate double charter cabins. Andy Smith Boatworks are the exclusive builders of the Islander 55 and 65 designs. They can be contacted directly if you are interested in one of these designs, or would like more information.

Islander 55 stern
Islander 55 bow with people aboard
Building Method: Ply/Glass/Epoxy/Laminate
Length Overall (Exd Stemhead & Rudder): 55' 16.80m
Length Waterline: 46' 14.00m
Beam Overall: 27' 5" 8.35m
Beam of each hull: 7' 9" 2.35m
Draught - Lightship - 7 ton: 3' 0.90m
Draught - Laden - 12 ton: 3' 5" 1.05m
Minimum bridge deck clearance - laden: 3' 3" 1.00m
Sleeping Capacity: 5 Double Cabins
Wharram Wingsail Schooner Rig (Total): 1135 sqft 103 sqm
Mainsail: 430 sqft 39.0 sqm
Foresail: 430 sqft 39.0 sqm
Genoa No. 2: 275 sqft 25.0 sqm
Genoa No. 1: 405 sqft 36.8 sqm
Staysail: 200 sqft 18.2 sqm
Islander 55 sailing
Islander 55 - Ocean cruising layout drawing
Islander 55 - Ocean Cruising Layout
Islander 55 - Charter layout drawing
Islander 55 - Charter Layout

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