Tortarolo 55
Price
Euro €175,000
Currency
Length
52' 6" - 16.00m
Vessel Location
Martinique
Launch Year
1990
Hull Material
Steel
The Tortarolo 55-foot Launet is a rare custom-built cruising-racing sloop designed by Daniel Tortarolo and constructed in France in 1990. Rooted in the same design lineage as offshore Whitbread racers like L'Esprit d'Équipe II, she combines a high-performance hull with robust steel construction, offering both speed and durability for bluewater sailing.
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Price
Euro €175,000
Boat Reference
5684
Launch Year
1990
Length
52' 6" - 16.00m
Vessel Location
Martinique
Region
North America and Caribbean
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Designer
Daniel Tortarolo
Hull Material
Steel
Engine
Reliable 85 hp Nanni diesel engine installed in 2016
Engine Year: 2016
Engine Make
Nanni
Horsepower
85 HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Approx. 800h
Propulsion
None
Dinghy
Yes
Outboard
Honda outboard engine
Accommodation
The interior layout includes three cabins accommodating up to ten berths, along with two showers and a separate head, making her suitable for extended stays aboard.
Accommodation: 10 berths
Accommodation: 10 berths
Cabins
3
Berths
10
Shower
2
Life Raft
10-person liferaft
Electrics
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 batteries total
24V / 12V electrical system
4 solar panels (approx. 3 years old)
8 batteries total
24V / 12V electrical system
4 solar panels (approx. 3 years old)
Electronics / Navigation
NAVIGATION ELECTRONICS
Wind instruments by Raymarine
Autopilot by Raymarine
A modernized systems package features navigation electronics from Raymarine, solar panels for energy autonomy
Wind instruments by Raymarine
Autopilot by Raymarine
A modernized systems package features navigation electronics from Raymarine, solar panels for energy autonomy
Sail Inventory
Equipped with a full wardrobe of North Sails sails, she remains capable of competitive performance as well as long-distance passagemaking. Antifouling 2025
RIGGING & SAIL HANDLING
Sloop rig
Carbon mast by Axxon Composites
Carbon boom by Axxon Composites
Standing rigging replaced in 2016
Deck hardware by Harken
Hydraulic systems by Navtec
Full sail wardrobe: 10 sails by North Sails
RIGGING & SAIL HANDLING
Sloop rig
Carbon mast by Axxon Composites
Carbon boom by Axxon Composites
Standing rigging replaced in 2016
Deck hardware by Harken
Hydraulic systems by Navtec
Full sail wardrobe: 10 sails by North Sails
Remarks
Her 2021 refit and upgraded carbon rig by Axxon Composites enhance her sailing efficiency, while top-tier deck hardware from Harken and hydraulic systems from Navtec ensure precise sail control under demanding conditions
Below deck, Launet has been adapted for comfortable cruising without losing her racing character.
Currently based in the Caribbean, the yacht reflects decades of real offshore use, blending proven ocean-going capability with practical upgrades for contemporary cruising.
HIGHLIGHTS
Rare custom offshore cruiser-racer
Whitbread-inspired design lineage
High-performance carbon rig
Fully refitted for bluewater cruising
Ocean-capable with competitive sailing pedigree
Refit: 2021
Configuration: Monohull performance cruiser-racer
1 independent WC
Antifouling 2025
Below deck, Launet has been adapted for comfortable cruising without losing her racing character.
Currently based in the Caribbean, the yacht reflects decades of real offshore use, blending proven ocean-going capability with practical upgrades for contemporary cruising.
HIGHLIGHTS
Rare custom offshore cruiser-racer
Whitbread-inspired design lineage
High-performance carbon rig
Fully refitted for bluewater cruising
Ocean-capable with competitive sailing pedigree
Refit: 2021
Configuration: Monohull performance cruiser-racer
1 independent WC
Antifouling 2025
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
SeaBoats
Georgi Savchev
Georgi Savchev
Telephone
Fax
+64 3337 6259
Address
Sydney & Christchurch, NZ
Sydney NSW Australia
Sydney NSW Australia
Website
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