Broadblue Rapier 550 Catamaran – 55ft Fast Ocean Cruiser for Sale in Germany (2015)

The Broadblue Rapier 550 is a 55-foot (16.75m) catamaran built in 2015, designed for fast ocean cruising and capable of 350-mile days at 15 knots average speed. This innovative British cruising catamaran features two bright, spacious double en-suite guest cabins in the starboard hull, accommodating up to 8 guests comfortably.

With a maximum beam of 8.00m and a draught of only 1.30m, the Rapier 550 offers exceptional stability and shallow-water access. Its light displacement of 9,800kg ensures efficient performance, while the dual 40hp diesel engines on shafts provide reliable propulsion.

Ausstattung: Achterkajüte, Bugkabine, Eignerkabine, Gästekajüte, Innenfahrstand, Salon, WC Elektrisch + Waschbecken + Dusche Pantry: Backofen, Doppelspüle, Gefrierschrank, Kühlschrank, Kochfeld Elektro Technik: 220V Steckdosen, Anker, Ankerkasten, Batterie, Batterieladegerät, Bilgepumpe elektrisch, Bilgepumpe mechanisch, Bug-Ankerwinde elektrisch, Faltpropeller, Generator, Inverter, Landanschluss 230 Volt, Solaranlage zum Batterieladen 600W Sea Hydrogenerator Cruise Watt (2023) Nautik: Autopilot, Echolot, GPS, Kartenplotter, Kompass, Radar, Sumlog, UKW-Funk, Wetterfunkempfänger, Windmessanlage AIS (2023) Sicherheit: Feuerlöscher, Navigationslichter, Nebelhorn, Rettungsinsel, Rettungsweste, Seereling, Signalhorn, Suchscheinwerfer, EPIRB Segel: Fock, Lattengrosssegel, Rollfockeinrichtung, Spinnaker, Spinnakereinrichtung, Winschen 220m² Parasailor with snuffer / Istec (2023) Zubehör: Ankerkette, Aufbereitungsanlage für Seewasser, Badeleiter, Beiboot, Cockpittisch, Davits, Deckdusche, Decksluke, Druckwasseranlage, TV, Fender, Festmacher, Gangway, Heizung, Klimaanlage, Radio, Septiktank, Unterwasseranstrich, weitere Extras, Cockpitpolster, Lautsprecher, Warmwasserbereiter 550 Liter UV freshwater tank + carbon filter water purifier with dedicated fresh water tap to galley Beschreibung: Ocean cruising performance cat by Darren Newton. The Rapier 550 represents the new generation of the most innovative and elegant performance catamarans with a true racing heritage. Intelligent electronics, navigation and radically simple sail handling are standard, as are creative contemporary, luxury interiors. Carbon fibre infused epoxy, making it a fast, light and extremely good-looking boat. With a cruising speed of 15 knots, this boat has the capability of covering 350 miles per day. This Rapier 550 has been enjoyed by her first owner, an experienced Australian family, who are embracing the nomadic sailing life. They crossed the Atlantic from Cape Verde to Barbados with the ARC+ and were the first catamaran home with young children aboard and the eighth catamaran overall. They have invested heavily in the boat with lots of new equipment including 800Ah of Victron-Lithium, new solar arch bringing the total solar array to 2kW, Watt&Sea generator, Raymarine Axiom plotters, Starlink together with new standing rigging etc. €250k of upgrades and updates. After a splendid Caribbean cruise, she is now back in England. All maintenance work done, safety equipment updated, cleaned and polished to be handed over to her second proud owner now. She is still available to order, depending on the factory order book timescale. Likely budget €2.5-€3m and 2 years.

Key Specifications

• LOA: 16.76m (54ft 11in)
• Beam: 8.00m (26ft 4in)
• Draught: 1.30m (4ft 3in)
• Displacement: 9,800kg (21,605lb)
• Berths: 6–8 guests
• Engines: 2 × 40hp diesel on shafts
• Water: 550L (120gal)
• Fuel: 300L (66gal)
• Mainsail: 110m² (1,184ft²)
• Jib: 50m² (538ft²)

An electric hybrid option is available for eco-conscious cruising.