Unlike many high-performance catamarans, the McConaghy MC55 catamaran prioritizes safety. It replaces hazardous daggerboards with a simple, push-button centerboard system—an industry first. When retracted, the centerboard is flush with the hull, and when deployed, its nearly 9-foot draft ensures excellent windward performance. If it strikes an object, the centerboard lifts automatically to protect the hull. Built with lightweight E-glass/epoxy and carbon-hybrid foam panels, the MC55 is both stiff and luxurious. Its advanced design, inspired by America’s Cup catamarans, eliminates the forward crossbeam, further reducing weight.
From the advanced DC-switching system which you can control from your I-pad to the four standard electric radial winches on the flybridge the MC55 is a push button, no-compromise yacht. The McConaghy 55 catamaran is built in the same production facility, by the same passionate craftsmen using the techniques employed on the worlds most advanced super-maxis and hardcore racing yachts. This means the attention to weight control (the enemy of fast cats), detail and engineering is unlike in any other yard. This performance cruising catamaran is the perfect blend of luxury and high tech. Think next-gen fighter jet meets a New York style luxury loft apartment.
The MC55’s interior is top-tier, featuring only the finest woods and hardware. All joinery is custom-built to McConaghy Boats’ exacting standards, guided by Design Unlimited’s expert team. Its modern design combines hand-painted finishes, lightweight exotic wood laminates, and soft fabric accents. An upgrade from the previous MC52, the MC55 offers a larger cockpit with outdoor lounge seating and a forward cockpit accessible from the main salon. It sails close to windspeed, delivering near-true wind cruising speeds with remarkable ease. With careful weight management, owners can enjoy unmatched sailing performance in safety and luxury. There are a variety of custom layouts to choose from of which only few variations are shown below.
