Sailing yacht · 2026

2026 Slyder 55: The Ultimate Hybrid Performance Catamaran

United Kingdom

Verified boat
  • 55 ft (17 m)
  • 8 guests
  • 4 cabins
  • 8 berths

Guests say this boat is great for

  • Coastal toursSightseeing along the shoreline
  • Sunset cruisesPerfect light for golden-hour trips
  • CelebrationsBirthdays, parties and special days
  • Family daysCalm routes and safe swimming stops

About this boat

Experience the future of sailing with the 2026 Slyder 55, a groundbreaking 55-foot hybrid performance cruising catamaran designed for versatility and eco-conscious luxury. Built with a new hybrid aluminium carbon-composite structure, this vessel combines twin GRP/carbon-epoxy daggerboards with a revolutionary hybrid propulsion system featuring 2x 57hp Diesel Engines and 2x 20kW Electric engines.

Offered for sale in the United Kingdom, the Slyder 55 brings the super-yacht feeling to this class with spacious interiors, easy operation, and full 'on the water' specification. Whether you choose the 3-cabin layout with a dedicated owner's port hull or the versatile 4-double cabin configuration, this catamaran ensures comfort for up to 8 guests across 4 cabins.

New-build hybrid aluminium carbon-composite performance cruising catamaran with hybrid propulsion system and full ‘on the water’ specification. 3 or 4 cabin layouts available. FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS: Following in the footsteps of the Slyder 49 catamaran, the New Slyder 55 is a hybrid performance cruising catamaran with twin GRP/carbon-epoxy daggerboards, 2x 57hp Diesel Engines plus 2x 20kW Electric engines hybrid propulsion system and 3,800W solar panel array. Offered with either a 3-cabin, 3-heads layout with dedicated owner’s port hull, or 4-double cabin, 4-heads layout for maximum versatility. Her specification highlights include: - Hybrid aluminium, GRP-carbon construction with crash boxes at bow and Aluminium-Carbon fibre bulkheads GRP/Carbon/epoxy daggerboards Hybrid propulsion with 2x 57hp and 2x 20Kw Approximately 30-40 kW battery capacity 2x 3.3kW battery chargers and 2x 6kVA inverter Choice of 3-cabin or 4-cabin interior arrangements Aluminium mast Electric furling for self-tacking jib Electric captive winch for mainsheet Electric line driver for mainsheet traveller Electric primary winches Hydra Net sails plus Code D (or similar) Navigation package including plotters, radar, AIS and autopilot Induction hob and combination oven/microwave Electric heads Fridge and freezer Oceanair blinds Grabau International is delighted to offer the New Slyder 55 Hull number 2 as a New build option for 2027 delivery and with a full ‘sail-away’ specification plus choice of 3-cabin or 4-cabin interior layouts included in the base price. Hull No. 1 Under construction Hull No. 2 New Build Opportunity Available for sale Single helm version renders and Further specification options are available on request. SPECIFICATION CONSTRUCTION RCD Status: It is our understanding that the yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A — "Ocean". Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction: Aluminium hull Grp-Carbon fiber superstructure Sandwich core material: high density composite foam Load lines reinforced with unidirectional carbon fibers Bow with crash boxes Aluminium-carbon fibre bulkheads Hull colour on customer’s request (if available, additional costs for specific colours) Keel & Rudder: Twin rudders GRP/carbon/epoxy daggerboards Lines for daggerboards MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Hybrid propulsion systems with 2x 57hp Diesel Engines and 2x 20kW Electric engines 2x Sail drives Propulsion & Steering: Transmission steering system (JEFA) GRP composite helm wheels ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 12vDC/24vDC primary domestic system with 220vAC via Inverter Battery Banks: Approx. 30-40 kW battery capacity Chargers & Inverters: 2x 3.3kw shore power chargers 2x 6kW Inverter Solar: Solar package with approx. 3,800W capacity Integrated in 2x 6kW Solar/Charger/Inverter Shorepower: Main 48DCV battery bank charged via Shorepower and DC charger Full galvanic isolation PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS Fresh Water: 24vDC pressure system – pump with water pressure tank Hot water supplied via water heater with mixing value in well-insulated 40 litres hot water tank Hot & cold pressurised water to galley, heads and shower in cockpit Bilge Pumps: 4x automatic bilge pumps in the engine compartments and hulls 1 x manual bilge pumps (with a dedicated valve to select the hull) Black & Grey Water: Black water discharges to holding tanks TANKAGE Fuel: Fuel capacity: 1,000 litres in 2x 500l tanks Fuel filter system with water separation Fresh Water: Freshwater capacity: 1,000 litres in 2x 500l tanks Holding Tanks: 2x 200 litres holding tanks NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Navigation equipment 2x Multi-Function Display at helm stations and at nav table Radar Autopilot (2x autopilot on request) Speed, depth, temperature sensor Wind sensor 2x Compass at the helm Communications Equipment: Cortex VHF with AIS GSI WLAN and GSM antenna with access Point (GMM) DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: 220vAC induction stove with extractor hood 220vAC electric oven with integrated microwave Heads: Tecma electric heads Hot & cold pressurised showers in heads Heating & Ventilation (on request): Centralized 50.000 btu Air conditioning system for cabins and salon (Cool&Heat) Watermaker (on request): 24V Watermaker 100 l/h Entertainment: 43’’ TV with lifting system HI-FI package ACCOMMODATION Summary of Accommodation: Choice of either: - 3-cabin ‘Owner’s’ layout with port hull consisting of double owner’s cabin aft and large ensuite heads forward with double VIP cabin aft in starboard hull, heads amidships and double guest cabin forward. 4-cabin layout with two double cabins in port and starboard hulls, each with ensuite heads. Accommodation Finish: All furniture is made of high-quality shock-resistant sandwich with balsa core Pleated blinds (OCEANAIR) at the saloon front & side windows & at the side windows in both hulls Stainless steel handrails in salon Courtesy-lighting in salon and hulls (dimmable) Saloon Large lounge-Sofa with fabric cover Height adjustable table Ceiling lighting via LED-stripes (dimmable) LED ceiling spots Chart table with console for displays LED reading light 2 outlets 230V under chart table 2 USB-outlets 1 chair at chart table Fridge (approx. 190L) Freezer (approx. 90L) Galley U-shaped galley with worktop made of solid surface material Stainless steel sink, cold and hot water Storage cupboard under sink with waste box Drawer below oven 2 outlets 230V Owner’s port hull Bed: length 2.10m; width 1,60m Working table with chair Door to aft cabin Cabinets 1 cabinet for washer-dryer indirect lighting via LED stripes (dimmable) LED ceiling spots 2 LED reading lights 2 outlets 230 V Bow bathroom Basin with cupboard beneath Wall cabinet with mirror Separate toilet with electrical toilet (TECMA) Separate shower with glass screen Automatic shower drain Indirect lighting via LED stripes (dimmable) LED ceiling spots 2 outlets 230 V Guest Starboard hull Aft cabin Bed: length 2.10m; width 1,60m 1 cabinet Indirect lighting via LED stripes (dimmable) LED ceiling spots 2 LED reading lights 1 outlet 230 V Bathroom Basin with cupboard beneath Mirror Electric toilet (TECMA) Separate shower with glass screen Automatic shower drain Indirect lighting via LED stripes (dimmable) LED ceiling spots 2 outlets 230 V Bow Cabin Bed: length 2.00m; width 1,40m 1 cabinet Indirect lighting via LED stripes (dimmable) LED ceiling spots 2 LED reading lights 1 outlet 230 V Bathroom Basin with cupboard beneath Mirror Electric toilet (TECMA) Separate shower with glass screen Automatic shower drain Indirect lighting via LED stripes (dimmable) LED ceiling spots 2 outlets 230 V DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Aluminium mast (Carbon mast on request) Aluminium boom (Carbon boom on request) Aluminium crossbeam Shrouds: Dyform Forestay: Dyform with electric Facnor furler Traveller for self-tacking jib Traveller for main sheet with Antal electric line driver Reef lines for 3 main sail reefs (2 line-reef) Spinlock jammers Dyneema halyards Sails: Square Top, Hydra Net radial main sail Hydra Net radial self-tacking jib Code D or similar Carbon furling-boom mainsail and membrane self-tacking Jib (on request) Staysail with furler and rig installation (on request) Winches: Main sheet operated by captive reel winch 2x Andersen 52ST electric primary winches 1x Andersen 50ST mast winch Cockpit: Wide window front between saloon and cockpit with sliding door and sliding window Fixed composite Bimini roof with sun-protection curtains sidewards and aft (on request) Complete cockpit enclosure with doors and windows (on request) LED-ceiling-spots (dimmable) Courtesy lighting in cockpit and at transom steps Dinghy-lighting L-bench at port side with cushions Bench at starboard with cushions Cockpit table 2x helm stands with consoles General: Tenderlift Retractable bathing ladder Dyneema-railing with gateways on the side 7 composite-hatches (bow storage, engine rooms , front storage lockers) One window hatch in each cabin and owners bath 2x hatches in front salon windows 2x escape hatches in hulls Flush ceiling hatches in cabins and owners bath Sun sail for trampoline area (on request) Anchoring & Mooring: LEWMAR CPX4 windlass (2000W) ULTRA MARINE UA45 stainless steel anchor with 50m stainless steel chain Wireless anchor control with chain counter Anchor control at STB helm stand 8 fenders, 2 ball fenders mooring lines: 4 x 15m und 2 x 25m Two-part trampoline 6x stainless steel cleats on deck 2x stainless steel cleats on transom Bridle Additional features: Tenderlift Ventilation system Bow storage ventilated Retractable bathing ladder Self-polishing Anti-fouling sea jet 039 platinum Running Rigging Internet router with GSM/WLAN antenna Gangway SAFETY EQUIPMENT: General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs. Life Navigation Lights: LED navigation lights LED anchor light on mast head LED steaming light with deck light Lifesaving: Liferaft (on request) Danbuoy Fire suppression system (Stat-x) VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00 Saturday by prior appointment For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us. Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase. Lead broker: Lucio Pellegrini Tel: +34 675 236 174 Email: #####@grabauinternational.com

Key Specifications & Features

  • Length: 17.6m (55ft) with a beam of 8.2m
  • Propulsion: Hybrid diesel-electric system with 3,800W solar panel array
  • Cabins: 4 double cabins with 4 heads (or 3-cabin option)
  • Capacity: 8 berths, 1,000L drinking water, 1,000L diesel fuel
  • Construction: Aluminium hull with carbon-composite reinforcement
  • Certification: CE Class A for safe offshore cruising

The Slyder 55 follows the footsteps of the acclaimed Slyder 49, enhancing performance with twin daggerboards and a 1.4m draught for excellent maneuverability. Its 15.7-ton lightship displacement ensures stability while maintaining speed and efficiency.

Specs

Type
Sailing yacht
Year
2026
Length
55 ft (17 m)
Capacity
8 guests
Cabins
4
Berths
8

Equipment onboard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • WiFi
  • Internet
  • Heating
  • Tender

Equipment

  • Autopilot
  • GPS
  • Navigation
  • Radar
  • Vhf radio
  • Solar panels
  • Watermaker
  • Inverter
  • Refrigerator
  • Television

Safety equipment

  • Life jackets for all guests
  • First aid kit
  • VHF radio & GPS
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Lifebuoy and flares

Onboard rules

  • No smoking inside cabins
  • Shoes off on deck
  • Pets allowed on request
  • Music until 22:00

Location

Home port: United Kingdom

Conditions

Boat licence

Not required on captained charters

Minimum renter age

21+

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