{"id":50733,"date":"2023-10-03T11:47:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/?p=50733"},"modified":"2024-01-05T16:08:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T21:08:59","slug":"nominee-spotlight-jeanneau-yachts-55","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/nominee-spotlight-jeanneau-yachts-55\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominee Spotlight: Jeanneau Yachts 55"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fBoAhX2vPuA' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the heels of the Jeanneau Yachts 60 and 65, the French boatbuilder synonymous with sailing in style premieres its latest prodigy, the Jeanneau Yachts 55, at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Our editors first saw the 55 as a scale model back at the 2023 Miami Boat Show. A quick study suggested it was anything but another everyday sailboat design. With this new model, Jeanneau has emphasized the idea of building a boat around its potential owners\u2019 needs, with an eye on long-range cruising in more space and comfort than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2870-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"Jeanneau Yachts 55 arial\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2870-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2870-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2870-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2870-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2870-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2870.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Faithful to the spirit of the Jeanneau Yachts line, the 55 is all about elegance, high performance, and comfort for offshore sailing and extended voyages.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Gilles Martin-Raget<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>The Jeanneau 55 was penned in a collaboration between Philippe Briand Yacht Design, Winch Design and Jeanneau. According to the builder, the 55 sought inspiration from catamarans for space optimization. That approach is evident in the final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style='position: relative;width: auto;padding: 0 0 56.25%;height: 0;top: 0;left: 0;bottom: 0;right: 0;margin: 0;border: 0 none' id=\"experience-656e4090e1b06\" data-aspectRatio=\"1.77777778\"><iframe allowfullscreen src='https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.bonniercorp.com\/ceros\/crw\/jeanneau-55\/index.html' style='position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;bottom: 0;right: 0;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: 0 none;height: 1px;width: 1px;min-height: 100%;min-width: 100%' frameborder='0' class='ceros-experience' title='Jeanneau 55' scrolling='no'><\/iframe><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.bonniercorp.com\/ceros\/crw\/jeanneau-55\/assets\/scroll-proxy.min.js\" data-ceros-origin-domains=\"\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>It starts with the boat\u2019s exterior, in the form of a true dual cockpit setup. The twin helm stations are positioned a bit forward, leaving a wide area abaft for entertainment and relaxation, with two sofas: one U-shaped and one L-shaped, which both convert to sun lounges, and a hydraulic swim platform. Sheltered by an optional hardtop arch, the helm area and forward \u201cexterior salon\u201d include a chart table with a GPS screen and autopilot controls, all protected by a wraparound windscreen with excellent visibility. The streamlined foredeck also includes plenty of real estate for a sun-lounge, which can be shaded with a canopy at anchor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ua9UCBEhTvY' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Below the waterline, it&#8217;s a dual rudder system and a sturdy keel (either a traditional L-shaped fin keel with a weighted bulb or an optional shallow-draft version). At 40,878 pounds with a D\/L of 125.5 and a 26 percent ballast-to-displacement ratio, it&nbsp;extends its beam throughout, adding a topside chine for more interior volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2845-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Jeanneau Yachts 55\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2845-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2845-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2845-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2845-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2845-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2845.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The Jeanneau 55&#8217;s sail configuration comprises a modern fractional sloop rig, enhanced by an attractive bowsprit.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Gilles Martin-Raget<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Its sail configuration comprises a modern fractional sloop rig, enhanced by an attractive bowsprit. Versatile rig options are available. Downwind performance can be enhanced with an optional asymmetrical spinnaker, spanning 2,690 square feet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jeanneau 55 employed advanced composite materials in the build, with elegant wooden accents carrying a sense of timeless craftsmanship. Inside, the 55 sports a distinctive three-cabin layout, providing roomy, comfortable accommodations for up to six guests. Designed with a private apartment in mind, the forward owner&#8217;s suite occupies nearly two-thirds of the main interior. The cabin has an inviting island berth, while the salon offers an inviting L-shaped settee and two comfortable chaises. Two aft cabins offer cozy double berths, each accessible via its dedicated staircase from the protected cockpit salon. A functional crew cabin can be integrated into the bow as an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1431-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Jeanneau Yachts 55 illustration\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1431-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1431-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1431-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1431-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1431-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1431.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The 55 sports a distinctive three-cabin layout, providing roomy, comfortable accommodations for up to six guests. Note the large owner&#8217;s suite forward, plus the two private aft cabins accessible from the protected cockpit salon via dedicated staircases. <\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Jeanneau<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>The starboard-side galley has a streamlined design, incorporating an island with a cooktop, an ice storage unit and a double sink. The 55 has three private heads, one in each cabin. Cabin headroom is also a plus, at over six and a half feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1729-800px-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Jeanneau Yachts 55 galley\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1729-800px-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1729-800px-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1729-800px-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1729-800px-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1729-800px-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Jeanneau-1729-800px.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The Jeanneau 55 introduces remarkable interior volumes, with obvious attention to guest flow. According to the 55&#8217;s designer, Andrew Winch, ergonomics were a key element to the 55&#8217;s interior design. <\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Jeanneau<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Attributed with the 55\u2019s living spaces, design Andrew Winch says ergonomics are essential to the success of any boat design. \u201cI was so pleased with the Jeanneau range, I even bought one for myself,\u201d he says. \u201cI have always wanted a yacht that was as comfortable as this and performed extremely well as an ocean sailing yacht. If there is one unifying thread which runs through all of our design departments, it\u2019s our commitment to designing not just spaces for clients, but lifestyles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2868-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Jeanneau Yachts 55 rear image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2868-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2868-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2868-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2868-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2868-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanneau_Yachts_55-Gilles_MARTIN-RAGET-2868.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">In the Jeanneau 55&#8217;s dual cockpit, twin helm stations are positioned a bit forward, leaving a wide area abaft for entertainment and relaxation.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Gilles Martin-Raget<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeanneau Yachts 55 Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>LOA<\/td><td>55\u2019 9\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LWL<\/td><td>52\u201912\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beam<\/td><td>16\u20194\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draft<\/td><td>6&#8217;2&#8243; (shoal); 8\u20194\u201d (deep)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Displacement<\/td><td>40,878 lb.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water<\/td><td>201 gal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel<\/td><td>61 gal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeanneau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jeanneau.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this cool collaboration between Philippe Briand Yacht Design, Winch Design and Jeanneau, the Jeanneau Yachts 55\u2014a 2024 Boat of the Year contender\u2014sought inspiration from catamarans for space optimization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":50735,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"BS_author_type":"BS_author_is_guest","BS_guest_author_name":"Andrew Parkinson","BS_guest_author_url":"","hydra_display_date":"","hydra_display_updated":false,"_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":"","arc_story_id":"","arc_website_url":"","custom_permalink":"","arc_subtype":"","arc_exclude_from_feeds":false,"sponsored":false,"sponsored_label":"Sponsored Content","sponsored_display_label":false,"sponsored_image":false,"post_right_rail":true,"post_right_rail_ad_1":true,"post_right_rail_ad_2":true,"post_right_rail_ad_3":false,"post_right_rail_ad_4":false,"post_right_rail_recirc":true,"fixed_anchor_ad":true,"post_top_ad":true,"post_off_ramp":true,"post_taboola":false,"labels":true,"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":"\"\"","apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":"","ad_settings_ads_on_this_page":true,"ad_settings_automatic_ad_injection_into_the_content":true,"ad_targeting":"","sponsored_url":"","social_share":true},"categories":[167],"tags":[1969,1887,195],"acf":[],"apple_news_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50733"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50733\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50735"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}