Boréal 55 OC - Sold

The sailing yachts from Boréal in France are very well known among long-distance sailors for offering several features beyond the ordinary. The shipyard listens to its clients and implements their experiences in the production. Boréal yachts are built in aluminium — a material renowned for its proven performance in applications where both precision and strength are essential. It is widely used in the construction of aircraft, vehicles, and ships. Many coastguard vessels, fishing boats, ferries, and specialist craft are also built from aluminium.

Boréal yachts feature a swing keel — also known as a lifting keel or centreboard. The concept behind an aluminium sailing yacht with a lifting keel is straightforward: the aluminium hull offers exceptional safety and durability in tough sea conditions. It does not absorb water, allowing the yacht to remain afloat year-round, unaffected by ice and cold. Aluminium naturally develops a protective oxide layer, keeping maintenance to a minimum. The lifting keel provides a variable draught, trim options under sail, and reduces the risk of damage in the event of grounding. This combination makes Boréal yachts ideal for both coastal and long-distance cruising, and particularly well-suited for high-latitude and Arctic waters.

Boréal yachts are also equipped with daggerboards that improve course stability, resulting in smoother steering and enabling the autopilot to hold a steady course even in rough weather. This allows a couple or small crew to sail long distances in comfort.

Only three Boréal 55 OC (Open Cockpit) yachts have been built. BUSHPOINT is hull number three, launched in 2021, and has had just one owner.

In my view, the owners have maintained the yacht exceptionally well and have a thorough understanding of all the equipment on board. A glance at the Key Facts reveals that BUSHPOINT is equipped with carefully considered features, making it possible to live comfortably on board during extended voyages. Congratulations to the new owner on acquiring a yacht that is fully prepared to set sail.

Key Facts

• Well-insulated aluminium hull for sailing at high latitudes.
• Swinging centreboard in NACA-profile and rudder in NACA-profile.
• Daggerboards.
• Watertight bulkheads for and aft.
• Watertight door from cockpit into doghouse.
• Foldable bathing platform at the stern.
• Weight-wise correct placed anchor chain looker at the foot of the mast support in the bilge.
• Thrusters both for and aft.
• Twin steering wheels.
• Two autopilots.
• Radar.
• Special designed rig from Seldén.
• Maststeps.
• Diesel generator, Panda.
• Solar panels, 1100W.
• Wind generator.
• Hydro generator.
• Lithium batteries, 800Ah.
• Watermaker.
• Electric toilets with fresh water flushing.
• Washing machine.
• Heating system, Eberspächer, with hot water radiators, and REFLEKS stove.
• Air conditionning / heating.
• Windows with double glassing to avoid condensation.
• Three burner gas oven, ENO.
• Freezer and extra large refrigerator.