2015 Gunboat 57'

This 2015 Gunboat 57' is a composite-hulled cruising yacht designed by Nigel Irens with a focus on high-performance sailing and single-handed capability. The boat features a customized mast with reinforced section and a modified sail plan that carries approximately 20 percent more sail area than the standard Gunboat 55' design, delivering enhanced performance across a range of conditions.

The yacht accommodates two cabins and two heads, arranged to support comfortable cruising for a small crew or owner-operator. Twin Yanmar diesel engines of 78 horsepower each provide auxiliary power. The 57-foot length and 25-foot beam support the expansive sail plan while maintaining the yacht's responsive handling characteristics.

The boat has been actively sailed and recently competed in offshore racing, including participation in Block Island Race Week and a course record for the Block Island circumnavigation. This single-owner example represents a fully realized expression of the Gunboat 57' design with performance-oriented modifications throughout.