Jeanneau Yacht 55 vs 2008 Oyster 56 — Comparison
Jeanneau Yacht 55
2008 Oyster 56
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Yacht 55 | 2008 Oyster 56 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Oyster |
| Year | 2018 | 2008–2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 17.14 m (56.2 ft) | 17.10 m (56.1 ft) |
| LWL | 15.10 m (49.5 ft) | 14.30 m (46.9 ft) |
| Beam | 4.86 m (15.9 ft) | 4.72 m (15.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.35 m (7.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 18,000 kg (39,683 lbs) | 21,000 kg (46,297 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 130.0 m² (1,399 ft²) | 128.0 m² (1,378 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 660 L (174.4 gal) | 850 L (224.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Yacht 55 and 2008 Oyster 56 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2008 Oyster 56 is a 2000s offering from Oyster from United Kingdom. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2008 Oyster 56 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 measures 17.14m (56.2ft) overall with a beam of 4.86m, compared to the 2008 Oyster 56 at 17.10m (56.1ft) with a 4.72m beam. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 is 0.04m longer than the 2008 Oyster 56. The 2008 Oyster 56 displaces approximately 17% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.22 and 130.0 m² of sail area. The 2008 Oyster 56, with an SA/D of 17.08 and 128.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.74). The 2008 Oyster 56 has a comfort ratio of 17.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 32.2% for the Jeanneau Yacht 55 and 37.1% for the 2008 Oyster 56, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 660L of water capacity and 400L of fuel. The 2008 Oyster 56 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 850L water and 500L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Oyster 56 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Jeanneau Yacht 55 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.