Gunboat 55

The space revolution

In just a little over 10 years, Peter Johnstone has succeeded in positioning Gunboat as a name synonymous with performance and exclusivity in the catamaran world. A striking design, identifiable at first glance, out of the ordinary performance and effective marketing have made the name an icon. Here is our test of the builder’s latest boat, the Gunboat 55...

The remarkable absence of a forward crossbeam does not stop you taking advantage of the huge trampolines.

Under full sail, the Gunboat 55 points its slim bows towards the open sea.

Two profiles which can be recognized at first glance!

From the steering position, an opening forward to port of the maneuvering position and a roof opening towards the stars.

Wherever you are on the platform, the panoramic view is perfect.

At anchor, in front of the Big Apple, you feel as if you are in the cinema, with the ocean breeze in addition!

A ‘queen-size’ bed with double lateral access in each hull – what more could you ask for? Perhaps woodwork which is more in keeping with the boat’s modernity…

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Builder : Gunboat
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Fans of 'the orange flame’ therefore look forward to any new boat from this now officially American builder. So when this latest addition ignored tens of years of development in cruising catamarans to re-invent space, despite the cold autumn rain there was a queue on the dock at Annapolis, to have the privilege of visiting THE new boat. For you, Multihulls World has gone one better: sailing aboard for a few hours. Immediate embarkation for the future...

Well supported by its sugar scoops, the Gunboat 55 shows off the power of its slim rig.

A Gunboat’s program can be summed up in one phrase: sailing fast, everywhere and in style. Being a Gunboat owner is out of the ordinary, a lifestyle. For those who create the American legend, a mixture of initiative, dynamism and success. This comes at the right moment; Rhode Island where the company has been based since its creation, and more widely the north-east coast of the United States, is full of people who are successful entrepreneurs during the week but turn into hardened racers at the weekend. Covering over 300 miles per day with no stress, carrying off elapsed time victories, spending summer in Maine and winter in the Cari...

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