Sense 55 (Beneteau)

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Sense 55 (Beneteau)

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Sense 55 (Beneteau) Specifications

Main Specs

Length, m	17.2
Beam, m	4.97
Draft, m	2.35
Displacement, kg	18560

Classification

Hull Type	Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Hull Material	FG

Rigging and Keel

Rig	Fractional Sloop
Max Draft, m	2.35
Min Draft, m	1.8

Engine

Engine Type	Diesel
Engine Power	120

Tanks Capacity

Fuel capacity, l	829
Water tank, l	969

Manufacturer Information

Shipyard	Beneteau Yachts
Country	France
Series	Sense
Designer	Berret-Racoupeau
Period of manufacturing	2012 - now

Technical Specs

LOA, m	17.2
Sail Area (S.A.), m²	152.45

Sailboat Calculations

× S.A. / Displacement Formula
SA/D = SA (ft²) ÷ [Disp (lbs) / 64]^0.666
A sail area/displacement ratio below 16 would be considered under powered; 16 to 20 would indicate reasonably good performance; above 20 suggests relatively high performance.

× Capsize Screening Formula
CSF = Beam ÷ (Disp in cubic ft)^(1/3)
Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. The CSF compares beam with displacement since excess beam contributes to capsize and heavy displacement reduces capsize vulnerability. The boat is better suited for ocean passages (vs coastal cruising) if the result of the calculation is 2.0 or less. The lower the better.