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Chris White DesignsTrimaran
Hammerhead 54
2002–present
SA/D
32.7
Performance
Powered up for speed; expect more sail handling in a breeze.
D/L
48.2
Ultralight
Very light displacement, typically race-oriented.
Comfort ratio
4.4
Coastal cruiser
Motion will feel quick/lively offshore.
Stability factor
19.9
Reef threshold
Estimated wind speed (~20mph) at which this boat should reduce sail, from beam, displacement, sail area, and center-of-effort height. Multihull-specific; higher is more stable.
Kelsall sailing performance
1.0
~10.4kt in a 10kt breeze
Kelsall Sailing Performance Number: roughly predicts boat speed as this fraction of true wind speed. Multihull-specific.
Dimensions
| Hull type | Trimaran |
| Helm positions | Wheel — Aft outboard |
| LOA | 54.00 ft (16.46 m) |
| LWL | 54.00 ft (16.46 m) |
| Beam | 34.50 ft (10.52 m) |
| Draft | 2.50 ft (0.76 m) |
| Displacement | 17,000 lbs (7,711 kg) |
| Sail area (main) | 858 sq ft (79.7 m²) |
| Sail area (jib) | 492 sq ft (45.7 m²) |
| Sail area (total) | 1,350 sq ft (125.4 m²) |
| Rig type | sloop |
| Keel type | centerboard |
| Boom material | Aluminum |
| Drive type | Shaft drive |
| Rudder type | Lifting spade |
| Rudder material | GRP / E-glass fiberglass |
| Rudder shaft | Stainless steel |
| Dinghy storage | Deck mounted |
| Designer | Chris White |
Construction
Sources
Chris White Designs https://www.chriswhitedesigns.com/hammerhead-54