“There are those who don’t believe in taking a condo to sea” Nautical Quarterly 1979 on Swede 55
Swede 55 has four separate cabins. A front cabin with double V-berth and a bathroom ahead of the mast. The main cabin in the midship area with a pantry and nav station next to the companionway. Behind the centre cockpit, there is a well separated aft cabin.
Accommodation in 3 cabins spread over 43 feet (ca. 13 m)
Pliable and ventilated ceiling battens in aft/fore cabin and along pilot berth – Foto Swedesail
The midship cabin offers full headroom from the companionway through the boat to the bathroom. Swede 55 provides amenities and desirable privacy for two couples, a family or the cruise with friends aboard. The forward and aft cabins are well secluded. The backrests of the settees in the main cabin fold down, making room for two separate bunks.
The saloon seats six people for dinner, casually up to ten. The forward cabin has a separate ventilation and entrance through a hatch. The pilot’s bunk is practical when sailing long distance and favoured by children.
Cabin heights
Companionway, Nav station, Pantry
1.89 m
6.2 ft
Saloon
1.79–1.82 m
70–72 in
Bathroom
1.68–1.72 m
66–70 in
Forward Cabin
1.55 m
61 in
Aft Cabin
1.22 m
4 ft
Besides seven bunks in total, the boat is ideal for three to four persons. In case of rain, the centre cockpit is protected with a tarpaulin all the way back to the aft cabin when the boat is berthed. So you can change clothes standing in the open hatch of the aft cabin. When sailing through the night, the aft cabin is practical. Here the off-duty sailor sleeps well thanks to little motion and water noise. Further, he can be addressed directly by the helmsman if assistance is needed.
Bunk sizes
Forward cabin: double V-berth with infill
head/foot 180–80 cm wide
71–32”
2 m long
70”
Main cabin: two separate bunks
head/foot 95–80 cm wide
37–32”
2,20 m long
86”
Pilot berth
80 cm wide
52”
2,20 m long
86”
Aft Cabin: double V-berth with infill
head/foot 130–200 cm wide
51–79 ”
2 m long
70”
Permanent bunks marked green, dual-purpose berths for seating/sleeping blue.
The interior is made of natural oiled teak. The hull is covered with pliable and ventilated ceiling battens. A functional and tasteful ambience suiting to boat life. Updated April 23, 25
