Jouet 550 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

18.04' · 5.5 m

Displ.

1,190 lbs · 540 kg

First year

1979

The Jouët 550 arrived during the peak of the "Micro Class" movement in the early 1980s, representing a shift toward fast, trailerable pocket cruisers that could satisfy both racing enthusiasts and coastal campers. Designed by the renowned Groupe Finot, the vessel was produced by Yachting France to compete in a market demanding versatility and ease of transport. At just 5.50 meters (18 feet) in length, the 550 utilized a wide beam and a light displacement to provide a platform that felt significantly larger and more stable than traditional dinghies of the era. It was one of the many successful collaborations between the Jouët brand and toptier naval architects that helped define the French recreational sailing boom.