Boréal 56

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Announced 22 Oct 2026 · added 22 Oct 2026 · Source

Built by Boréal • Designed by Jean-François Delvoye

General Information

Hull Type: Monohull

Keel Type: Centreboard

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 17.12 m

Length Waterline (LWL): 14.47 m

Beam: 4.94 m

Draft (Max): 3.18 m

Draft (Min): 1.20 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 20,500 kg

Ballast: 6,600 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 69.00 m²

Mainsail Area: 74.00 m²

Sail Area: 143.00 m²

Engine & Systems

Fuel Capacity: 1,150 L

Water Capacity: 1,500 L

Performance Ratios

On the numbers, Boréal 56 rates as moderate (SA/D 19.4). Against its peers, SA/D stands out: higher than 76% of the 177 monohulls between 15.4 m and 18.8 m in our catalogue.

Ratios use published displacement (often light ship) and reported sail area; see Sources & methodology.

SA/Displacement (Calculated): 19.41

SA/D 19.4 — moderate. Higher than 76% of the 177 monohulls between 15.4 m and 18.8 m in our catalogue. Sail area relative to displacement: the higher the number, the more sail the boat carries for its weight, which means more power in light air.

Notes

Aluminium centreboard yacht: draft 1.20 m with the board up, 3.18 m with it down. Displacement is light displacement (24,700 kg loaded). Nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2026 (Best Bluewater Cruiser).