Wauquiez 55
LOA 17.58m 57ft 8in
• Hull length 16.4m 53ft 10in Beam 5.25m 17ft 3in
• Draught 2.4m 7ft 10in or 1.6m-4.2m 5ft3in-13ft9in
• Displacement (light) 20 tonnes • Price from €1.8m ex VAT
While the graphical representations of many new designs may look impressive, rarely do we see a production yacht unveiled with so many new or reimagined clever ideas all packed into one hull as there are on this new Wauquiez 55.
And the French shipyard did so under the radar, only unveiling these images of its first new model since the 42 in 2018 at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in January this year. The 55 also marks its first new launch under new owners Exel Industries, and is aimed squarely at the premium end of the cruising market.
The novel design certainly sparks interest. A centre cockpit cruiser with twin engines and a lift keel option, it offers the type of full cockpit protection
