55' Chris White Juniper 2 Trimaran 1989

New to Fort Lauderdale, this proven, safe, and fast ocean-cruising Trimaran, beautifully maintained and continually up-graded has now reluctantly been placed on the market by her knowledgeable owners!

The Chris White 55 is a very specific yacht for a very specific type of sailor, able to make extended ocean passages as a very quick, safe and easily handled vessel. She is equipped with a very comfortable and seamanlike interior with attractive natural timber finishes, solar panels and a wind generator for electrical self-sufficiency and good ventilation. The designer commented that “she is long in order to provide comfort sailing in the ocean, wide for stability in extreme `condition`s, but simple in construction, accommodation and systems. She’s an excellent performer, and has a very comfortable motion in waves”. The concept of the Juniper 2 is a new design incorporating several refinements and improvements from her predecessor. She is wider overall, has a longer and finer bow, and uses a balanced spade rudder instead an outboard hung rudder. Aesthetic details such as the crossbeams and their fairings and the sheer line were refined. The hull underwater shape has less wetted surface than the original and the fin and rudder sections were refined for less drag. The interior layout was refined to increase elbow room and now incorporates a dedicated shower stall. Incorporating a ketch rig that is an absolute joy to handle, tacking is a matter of just turning the wheel. The crossbeams are very high above the water and there are no cabin projections beyond the hull sides. These features eliminate pounding in rough seas, contribute to her comfort underway, and was designed and built for safety and survivability offshore. Her interior and exterior finish is excellent. All systems and equipment were installed and have been carefully maintained and upgraded with an eye for simplicity, reliability and serviceability. 

Specs
Builder: Don and Tamar Clark
Designer: Chris White
Flag of Registry: United States
Keel: Fin
Hull Shape: Trimaran

Dimensions
LOA: 54 ft 6 in
Beam: 31 ft 6 in
LWL: 51 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 4 ft 6 in
Displacement: 14500 lbs
Bridge Clearance: 55 ft 0 in

Engines
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Isuzu
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 3006
Propeller: Folding propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 27 HP

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: Fiberglass (90 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: Fiberglass (30 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: Plastic (30 Gallons)

Accommodations
Number of single berths: 2
Number of double berths: 2
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 1