Where Performance Meets Purpose.
Performance without
compromise.
The Cure 55GT delivers exhilarating sailing performance without demanding constant attention.
Every part of the sailing system has been considered around the sailor — from the lightweight carbon structure and balanced sail plan to the twin articulating helms, where sail controls, navigation and engine systems are naturally within reach.
Whether sailing short-handed or with family and friends, the 55GT remains composed, responsive and remarkably easy to manage.
The result is a boat that rewards you every time you take the helm.
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Designed with Purpose
One philosophy. Five principles.
Every element of the Cure 55GT has a reason — from the lightweight structure beneath your feet to the systems at the helm and the equipment carried for life offshore. Together, the five principles create a performance cruising catamaran designed to be sailed, lived aboard and enjoyed.
The foundation of performance.
Full-carbon construction gives the 55GT the stiffness and strength required for serious offshore sailing without carrying unnecessary weight.
Every kilogram matters. A lighter boat requires less sail area to achieve the same performance, reducing loads throughout the rig and making the boat more responsive, efficient and manageable.
The result is performance you can feel at the helm, with the boat accelerating out of the tacks and reaching hull speed even in light conditions.
Everything within reach.
The helm is where the relationship between the sailor and catamaran becomes real.
The Cure 55GT's articulating helm stations allow you to position yourself for clear visibility, protection from the elements and direct connection with the sails.
Integrated carbon helm seats bring navigation, engine controls and sail handling naturally together, while carefully considered line runs and deck access keep movement around the yacht simple and intuitive.
Nothing is there simply because it could be. Every detail is there to make sailing more rewarding.
Capability for off-grid cruising.
The Cure 55GT is designed around the reality of extended cruising, not simply the weekend spent at anchor.
Generous energy storage, substantial solar generation, efficient systems and carefully considered electrical architecture allow the yacht to operate comfortably and independently for longer periods.
Add generous storage, practical living spaces and the capability to carry the equipment required for serious cruising, and the 55GT becomes more than a fast sailing catamaran.
It becomes a platform for going further.
More than fifty years of composite expertise.
Every Cure benefits from the engineering knowledge developed by McConaghy since 1967, from America's Cup campaigns, Sydney Hobart winners, offshore racing yachts, superyachts and performance multihulls to technically demanding composite projects.
That experience is embedded in the way the 55GT is engineered, moulded, infused, assembled, painted and finished.
The result is not simply a carbon catamaran. It is a boat built by people who have spent decades understanding how to make composite structures lighter, stronger and more precise.
Specified to go, from day one.
The Cure 55GT is delivered as a comprehensive cruising package rather than a low base price surrounded by a long list of essential options.
We have selected the equipment, systems and technology we believe belong on a serious performance cruising catamaran from the outset.
The result is a boat that is properly equipped for its purpose, free from asking owners to navigate pages of options simply to reach the boat they thought they were buying.
Ready to sail. Ready to explore.
Specifications
Hull & Structure
- Waterline Length
- 16.84m / 55'3"
- LOA
- 17.59m / 57'7"
- Max Beam
- 8.69m / 28'6"
- Draft (daggerboards up)
- 1.30m / 4'3"
- Draft (daggerboards down)
- 2.41m / 7'11"
- Bridge deck clearance
- 1.01m / 3'4"
- Air Draft
- 25.30m / 83'0"
- Lightship displacement
- 10,900 kg / 24,030 lbs
- Fully loaded displacement
- 15,000 kg / 33,069 lbs
- Mast height (above waterline)
- 26.5m / 86'11"
- Sail area (main & jib)
- 164 m² / 1,765 ft²
- Hull
- 100% Carbon Fibre
- Longeron / Forebeam / Stanchions
- Integrated Carbon Fibre
- CE Category
- A (Ocean)
- Designer / Builder
- Bury Design / McConaghy Boats
Equipment
- Mast
- MC1 Spars Carbon Fibre
- Sails
- North Sails NPL Tour
- Running Rigging
- Marlow D2 Race 78
- Deck Hardware
- Antal / Harken
- Instruments
- B&G
- Helms
- Bespoke carbon helm seats w/ integrated nav console & throttle
- Engines
- 2× Yanmar 57HP Diesel w/ saildrives
- Battery
- 33 kWh Lithium
- Electrical
- 48V / 24V / 12V
- Solar
- 2.9 kW array
- Fuel capacity
- 800 L (211 gal)
- Fresh water capacity
- 800 L (211 gal)
- Galley
- Full Electric
Performance
Designed to reward every mile.
Performance isn't simply about top speed.
It's about how efficiently a boat converts wind into miles. How quickly it accelerates, how well it holds its course, how comfortably it carries speed and how confidently it performs when conditions become challenging.
The Cure 55GT's lightweight carbon structure, efficient hulls and balanced sail plan work together to deliver predictable, rewarding performance across a wide range of conditions.
The objective isn't to create a catamaran that is impressive for a few minutes. It's to create one that goes the distance and makes every passage better.
Polars
Sail Plan
Understanding the Polar Diagram
The coloured curves represent predicted boat speed across a range of true wind speeds and sailing angles. The further a curve extends from the centre, the faster the yacht is travelling under those conditions.
Looking across the diagram reveals two important characteristics:
- how efficiently the yacht sails upwind
- how rapidly speed builds as the wind moves aft.
Rather than focusing on one impressive number, the polar demonstrates something far more important: consistently high average passage speeds across a wide range of real-world sailing conditions.
A Rig Designed Around Efficiency
The Cure 55GT is designed around a simple principle: the boat should carry the right sail plan, not the biggest possible one. Its lightweight carbon construction means the catamaran can generate impressive performance without relying on oversized overlapping headsails.
The self-tacking jib provides efficient upwind power, excellent balance and strong pointing ability while keeping sail handling simple. Tacking requires minimal input, reducing additional sheets, winches and deck work — particularly valuable when sailing short-handed.
The powerful square-top mainsail provides the majority of the driving force, while reaching sails can be deployed when conditions allow.
It's a deliberately balanced approach. Less complexity. Lower loads. Easier handling. More time enjoying the sailing.
VMG polar data — wind values at 10 m height. Data supplied by Bury Design.
North Sails NPL Tour Xi — Square Top Mainsail (109m²), Self-Tacking Jib (55.23m²), Easy-Furling Gennaker (220m²)
Layout
Every centimetre considered.
Space designed around the way you live.
Available in three- and four-cabin configurations, the Cure 55GT balances generous living spaces with the practical requirements of extended cruising.
The layout has been considered around natural movement, visibility, storage and connection between the saloon, cockpit and helm, creating spaces that feel open without compromising the boat's performance-focused design.
Custom layouts are available for owners who want to tailor the interior around the way they intend to cruise.
Ownership Begins Here.
Buying a Cure is only the beginning.
From factory communication and build updates through to handover, onboard training and worldwide support, every owner is guided through an experience designed to build confidence from day one.
Designed to Be Sailed
Experience the raw power and refined luxury of the Cure GT series through our dedicated cinematic gallery.
Built with the World's Leading Marine Brands
Every component has been selected to deliver reliability, performance and confidence offshore.
Designed for sailors who love sailing
Questions about the Cure 55GT.
Choosing the right catamaran is a significant decision. Here are the questions we're asked most often about the Cure 55GT.
Let's Start the Conversation
Whether you're comparing models, planning extended cruising or simply beginning your research, we'd be delighted to discuss your plans.