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. 

55'+ Cruiser Yachts on this page...

Beneteau 57; Bowman 57; Gulfstar 60; Gunfleet 58; Hanse 588; Hylas 56; Jongert 21S; Ocean 71; Oyster 575; Oyster 62; Oyster 625; Oyster 82; Sundeer 56; Swan 59; Wauquiez Centurion 59; X-612;

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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!

Wauquiez Centurion 59

The Wauquiez 59, was designed by Ed Dubois and built by Wauquiez in France.
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Hanse 588

The Hanse 588, was designed by Judel/Vrolijk & Co and built by HanseYachts AG in Germany.
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Oyster 575

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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.

The 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'.

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

The 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 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

The 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.

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.

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

The 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...

The Swan 59, a masthead sloop, was designed by German Frers and built in Finland by Nautor Swan.
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Gulfstar 60

The Gulfstar 60, a centre-cockpit cutter, was designed by R. C. Lazzarra and built in the USA by Gulfstar Yachts.
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