c55 (boat class)
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| Boat dimensions | |
| Length above : | 5.51 m |
| Width above sea level : | 2.05 m |
| Draft : | 0.4-1.1 m |
| Mast height : | 7.1 m |
| Weight (ready to sail): | 450 kg |
| Weight (ballast, keel): | 180 kg |
| Sail area | |
| Sail area close to the wind : | 17.3 m² |
| Mainsail : | 10.8 m² |
| Jib : | 6.5 m² |
| Spinnaker : | 21 m² |
| Others | |
| Rigging type: | Sloop |
| Yardstick number : | 106 |
| Class : | national unit class |
The c55 is a sailing boat used in Sweden as a match race , regatta and training boat. The sailing boat type is a national unit class in Sweden .
The boat was designed by the Swedish sailor and Olympic medalist Pelle Petterson and is manufactured by Cremo Productions AB in Varberg . The c55 transmits a 7/8 rig with an aluminum - Mast . The headsail of the c55 is equipped with battens . The foredeck is open.
A special feature of the boat is the lifting keel with keel bomb , which makes it easy to trailer (transport) and very stable . The lifting keel is operated with a crank via a self-locking worm gear.
Web links
- Description and pictures (Fa. Biehl marin)