DISCOVERY 55 Full Specification
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Hull Construction The hull is laid up in female moulds. The immensely strong lay up specified by the Designer and Structural Engineers meets or exceeds full CE regulations Category "A-Ocean" and is constructed in a Lloyds Approved laminating facility. The hull has two coats of isothalic gelcoat. This is non-pigmented below the waterline. This is followed by powder-bound mat. Both the quality of the gelcoat and the use of non-pigmented gelcoat below the waterline make for an impervious hull surface that is highly resistant to osmosis. The hull carries a 5-year written guarantee against...

DECKAND SUPERSTRUCTURE The deck is moulded in GRP with a balsa core to provide strength and insulation. A bulwark runs around the whole deck edge to give strength and a feeling of security. Wherever there are load bearing areas plywood replaces the balsa core. All load bearing fittings have aluminium or stainless steel backing plates. The deck incorporates 2 lockers in the transom steps, 2 lazarette lockers, a self-draining gas locker, a liferaft/fender locker amidships, a large sail locker forward, and a self-draining chain locker at the bow. A fold out bathing ladder is built into the...

DECK EQUIPMENT Lewmar winches are provided as standard. (Andersen winches are 2 X Lewmar 64 EST electric self-tailing winches are provided as standard primary winches. 1 X Lewmar 48 ST self-tailing winch provides control of the main sheet. (Electric 48 EST is optional) 1 X Lewmar 48 EST electric self-tailing winch for control of the main halyard, reefing lines and self-tacking staysail sheet. 2 X Lewmar 44 ST on the mast for headsail halyards. 2 X winch handle pockets. Mainsail reefing and other control lines are led aft from the mast area to the main electric control winch on the forward...

Interior Layout Options There are three interior layouts available, with a number of variations possible within those. The main difference in the layouts is in the main saloon. The standard layout is the raised deck saloon, which provides panoramic views when seated. Two alternative versions of this are available. One offers a version of raised seating with the addition of two comfortable armchairs on the starboard side of the main saloon instead of the pilot berth. The other offers the main saloon accommodation at a lower level, utilising the full width of the hull. In all three cases the...

A ventilated wet locker is located at the aft end of the galley. This cabin is light, airy and spacious. The king size double berth is 6' 6" long by 5' 9" wide (2 m x 1.8 m). The split interior sprung mattress is set on special battens for maximum comfort and to allow it to "breathe". An alternative of two large single berths is available as an option. Lee cloths are provided. To starboard is a comfortable armchair, and there is generous drawer, locker and wardrobe stowage. There is a central vanity unit. A large hatch is positioned over the berth, with an additional opening port aft,...

Engine Room The Discovery 55 has a full walk-in engine room, with the main access door from the Owner's Stateroom Ensuite. There is good access to the engine and to ancillary equipment. There is good lighting and fan ventilation in the engine room area. Two automatic fire extinguishers The engine room is fully lined with fire retardant insulation that is faced to prevent any contamination by diesel or inflammable substances. All access panels have rubber sealing strips. All ancillary pumps and motors are rubber mounted for quietness. Ventilation ducting is also sound-insulated where...

Fresh Water System Fresh water is stored in two separate food grade high-density polyethylene tanks. These are fitted with baffles and inspection covers. They are completely taint free and do not suffer from the corrosion that can affect stainless steel tanks in some parts of the world. Total capacity of the two tanks is 1,008 litres (266 US gals). Each of these has its own deck filler and breather. The starboard tank can also be fed from the rainwater catching system. When rainwater is diverted to this tank it passes through a filter. This is ideal for showers, washing up and "hot-tub"...

Battery Charging Engine and generator start batteries are charged by their own alternators. This provides secure starting back up with the two separate batteries. These have an emergency link facility, which would also allow charging from either alternator. The 24v domestic battery bank is charged by the 110 amp hour alternator on the engine or by the Victron Energy battery charger. This charges at 70 amp hours (24v) from the generator or shore power. A second 3kW inverter / 70 amp charger is optional. An A.C. panel controls a 30 amp 230v (llOv option) ring main, with power sockets in the...

Sails by Hood Sails, UK (or comparable). Mainsail cut for in-mast reefing. Furling crosscut Genoa in Dacron (140%) - with luff pad and UV protective strip. Furling crosscut Blade Jib in Dacron - with luff pad and Vectran cloth is available as an option. ADDITIONAL LOOSE EQUIPMENT 2 X 15m nylon mooring warps 2 X 10m nylon mooring warps 2 X Locking winch handles 3 X Cowl vents for dorades 1 X Emergency handle for in mast reefing 1 X Bilge bump handle 3 X Dry powder fire extinguishers 1 X 6 kg Propane gas bottle and regulator Full Owners Manual The full Owners Manual includes drawings and...