The Discovery 55 stands as the definitive benchmark for the luxury bluewater cruiser, a vessel born from the singular vision of John and Caroline Charnley to create a yacht capable of circumnavigating the globe with just two people on board. Launched in 2000 and designed by the esteemed naval architect Ron Holland, the Discovery 55 broke the mold of traditional center-cockpit cruisers by prioritizing ease of handling without sacrificing the volume and luxury of a much larger vessel. With over 50 hulls produced during its lengthy production run, it became the flagship of the Discovery Yachts fleet and remains one of the most decorated yachts in the history of the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). The model eventually evolved into the Mk II version, which updated the exterior styling with a contemporary wrap-around window design, while maintaining the same robust hull that earned the original its stellar reputation.
Used Discovery 55 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Discovery
- Model
- 55
- Builder
- Discovery Yachts
- Designer
- Ron Holland
- Number Built
- 52
- Production Year(s)
- 2000 - 2021
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