Popular Cruiser Yachts Over 55 Feet Long Overall
Their Physical Properties & Key Performance Indicators

Welcome to this ever-growing gallery of some of the most popular production cruiser yachts of more than 55 feet (16.8m) long overall. 

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Many (but not all) large cruiser yachts like these need powerful sail handling systems and a strong crew to operate and maintain them, putting them well out of the reach of all but those with the deepest pockets.

Having said that, some are designed to be cruised by a cruising couple - the Apogee 58 is a good example of one such boat.

Many of them have to earn their keep as luxury charter boats, particularly in the warm waters of the Caribbean or Mediterranean where they will cater for three or more couples at a time. 

And while such an exclusive holiday may represent good value for such a charter group, it won't be cheap!

Oyster 575

An Oyster 575 sailboat at anchorThe Oyster 575, a centre-cockpit cutter, was designed by Rob Humphreys and built in the UK by Oyster Marine Ltd.
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Jongert 21S

A Jongert 21S sailboatThe Jongert 21S, a steel hulled ketch, was designed by Doug Peterson and Peter Sijm and built in the Netherlands by Jongert.
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X-612

An X-612 fast cruising yacht at anchor in Chatham Bay, Union Island, West IndiesThe X-612, an aft-cockpit high-performance sloop, was designed by Niels Jeppesen and built in Denmark by X-Yachts.
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Oyster 625

'Red Cat', an Oyster 625 cruising yacht anchored in Rodney Bay, St Lucia in the CaribbeanThe Oyster 625, a centre-cockpit sloop, was designed by Rob Humphreys and built in the UK by Oyster Marine Ltd.
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Gunfleet 58

The Gunfleet 58 is fitted with two headsails as standard, as can be seen in the pic below. This double-headed configuration is known as a 'Solent Rig'. Unlike a cutter, it's not intended that both sails be flown at the same time other than as an alternative to a spinnaker when running 'wing-and-wing' dead downwind.

'Andiamo', a Solent-rigged Gunfleet 58 sloop at anchor in Falmouth Harbour, AntiguaThe Gunfleet 58, a centre-cockpit sloop, was designed by Tony Castro and built in the UK by Gunfleet Marine Ltd.
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Bowman 57

Many sailors would describe this Bowman 57 as a 'cutter-rigged ketch', but the correct terminology is a 'staysail ketch'.

A Bowman 57 staysail ketch moored on the Helford River in Cornwall, UK.The Bowman 57, a staysail ketch, was designed by Holman & Pye and built in the UK by Bowman Yachts Ltd.
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Oyster 82

An Oyster 82 sailboat at anchorThe Oyster 82, a centre-cockpit cutter, was designed by Rob Humphreys and built in the UK by Oyster Marine Ltd.
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Beneteau 57

The crew of <i>'Never Say Never'</i>, a Beneteau 57 sailboat, drop the hook off Deshaies, GuadeloupeThe Beneteau 57, a centre-cockpit fractional sloop, was designed by Farr Yacht Design and built in France by Beneteau.
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Hylas 56

'Alora', a Hylas 56 sailboatThe Hylas 56, a centre-cockpit sloop, was designed by German Frers and built in Taiwan by Queen Long Marine Co Ltd.
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Ocean 71

The Ocean 71 comes in two guises; a stripped-out ocean racing yacht or a luxury fast long-distance cruiser.

'Ocean Joy', an Ocean 71 sailboat regularly sailed by a crew of just two!The Ocean 71, a centre-cockpit staysail ketch, was designed by EG Van de Stadt and built in the UK by Southern Ocean Shipyard Ltd.
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Sundeer 56

The simple, pragmatic layout of this Sundeer 56 makes her easily handled by a short-handed crew.

'Scraatch', a Sundeer 56 long-distance cruiser at anchor off Ste Anne, Martinique.The Sundeer 56, an ultra-light fractional sloop, was designed by Steve Dashew and built in the USA by TPI Composites.
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Oyster 62

'Dalliance', an Oyster 62 sailboat entering Jolly Harbour, AntiguaThe Oyster 62, a light displacement centre-cockpit cutter, was designed by Rob Humphreys and built in the UK by Oyster Marine Ltd.
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Swan 59

This Swan 59 sports two cockpits; an aft cockpit for the helmsman and a centre cockpit for the guests...

'Thindra', a Swan 59 sailboat leaving Jolly Harbour, AntiguaThe Swan 59, a masthead sloop, was designed by German Frers and built in Finland by Nautor Swan.
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Gulfstar 60

'Sudiki', A Gulfstar 60 sailboat anchored in Simpson Bay Lagoon, St MaartenThe Gulfstar 60, a centre-cockpit cutter, was designed by R. C. Lazzarra and built in the USA by Gulfstar Yachts.
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Take a look at more of our photos of cruiser yachts...

Sadler 25 sailboatUnder 30'
Moody 33 sailboat30' to 35'
Princess 36 sailboat35' to 40'
Hinckley 42 sailboat40' to 45'
Morgan 46 sailboat45' to 50'
Little Harbor 54 sailboat50' to 55'
Oyster 62 sailboatOver 55' (this page)
Lagoon 440 catamaranMultihulls

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