2027 Northwest 55

2027 Northwest 55 Cruising Yacht

New Build | Long-Range, Go-Anywhere Cruiser

The Northwest 55 is designed for owners who want the freedom to cruise without boundaries. With proven offshore capability, comfortable accommodations, and practical systems, she is equally at home exploring coastal waters, island chains, and extended passagemaking routes around the world.

The semi-displacement hull delivers excellent range, efficiency, and a calm, predictable ride in varying conditions. Wide side decks, a secure pilothouse, and thoughtful deck layouts provide confidence underway, whether navigating busy harbors, crossing open water, or running long distances between destinations.

Inside, the Northwest 55 balances function and comfort for life aboard. Large windows bring in natural light and maintain a strong connection to the surroundings, while the salon offers a welcoming space for relaxing, dining, or planning the next leg of the journey. The galley is fully equipped for extended cruising, and the staterooms are designed for privacy and comfort over long periods afloat.

An extended cockpit adds valuable outdoor living and storage space, ideal for entertaining, water activities, or carrying cruising gear. The Northwest 55 offers flexible two- or three-stateroom layouts, with the third stateroom configurable as bunks, a single berth, or a dedicated office-well suited for owners who cruise long-term or work remotely.

New-Build Opportunity

This 2027 Northwest 55 may be customized to suit your cruising style, including layout, interior finishes, and onboard systems. For qualified buyers, we can also discuss available legal and compliant strategies related to tariffs, importation, and delivery as part of the new-build process.

The Northwest 55 Cruising Yacht

Built for distance. Designed for comfort. Ready for wherever your cruising plans take you.

THE HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE

• The hull and deck are vacuum-bagged composite construction with a white Ferro gelcoat finish, sealed with four layers of vinyl ester resin to prevent blistering
• Scuppers on aft, starboard side, foredeck to common drain lines
• Watertight bulkheads(3)
• Floors, decks and major bulkheads are composite construction and laminated to the hull
• Hull reinforced for stabilizers
• Black anti-fouling paint
• Painted boot stripe
• Cap rails of composite material and finished in choice of colors
• Rub rails - integral to hull with solid stainless half round strakes (2)
• Overhead LED deck lighting (24vdc) on exterior walk and outside pilothouse
• Exterior doors - Diamond Sea Glaze
• Equipment manuals include wiring and piping diagrams
• All opening portlights to be stainless with screens

BOAT DECK, FLYBRIDGE, PORTUGUESE BRIDGE, AND FOREDECK

• Portuguese bridge includes storage locker and 110 VAC GFI outlet
• Flybridge area over pilothouse with steering and engine controls
• Deck rails of 1.5" stainless steel with 1" Stanchions on boat deck and foredeck
• Deck rails of stainless steel with stanchions around Portuguese bridge
• Steelhead Davit ES1100lb capacity
• Dual chrome trumpet air horn
• Aqua Signal series 45 International navigation lights
• Molded anchor shelf for stainless steel frame and bow roller
• Freshwater and seawater wash downs on foredeck
• Opening deck hatch over forward stateroom berth
• Maxwell RC2500 vertical windlass with up/down switch at bow and pilothouse & flybridge
• Anchor - Rocna 88 lb.
• 400' of 3/8" HT galvanized chain
• Molded seat in center of Portuguese bridge with cusion
• Bow and Stern thrusters

AFT COCKPIT, SIDE DECK, AND SWIMSTEP

• Large hinged lazaretto hatch with gas shock
• Transom and port side gates with hinge and latch assemblies
• Aft cockpit cabinet with solid surface counter top, stainless sink, and extendable hot & cold sprayer
• 110 volt GFI duplex outlet
• Swing style starboard side salon door with Diamond Seaglaze
• Swing style aft salon door to cockpit of Diamond seaglaze
• Mooring cleats on port & starboard side of transom bustle
• Water fill
• 50 amp shore power receptacle in aft and fwd deck
• Glendinning cable master system

ENGINE ROOM AND LAZARETTE

• (2) John Deere 6068 AFM75 (330hp ea ) electronic engines with 24V 140 amp alternator
• ZF 360 transmissions 2.5:1 ratio
• Northern Lights M844DW3G 16 kw/240/120/60Hz generator with sound shield
• Victron / Mastervolt 4000w /24 vdc volt-120vac inverter charger
• (8) AGM 8D batteries @ 255Ah ea for house batteries
• (4) AGM Group 31 batteries for engine start
• (1) AGM Group 27 batteries for generator start
• Seafire / Firebox Engine room fire suppression system
• Drip pan under engines
• Engine room exhaust fan & sound dampening of 3" on bulkheads, hull sides, and overhead
• Perforated aluminum covering
• Stainless Steel safety rail around engine
• 24VDC overhead LED lighting with LED lighting under engines with Aqua lift style mufflers with bypass and underwater exhaust
• Groco style thru hulls and sea strainers
• Lift muffler for generator
• Stand up engine room between the engines

FUEL SYSTEM

• Fuel athwartship tanks constructed of flameproof FRP (600 gal per side/1200 us gal total)
• Parker "blue" fuel lines
• Sight gauges for all tanks remotely mounted for ease of reading while doing engine room checks
• Dual Racor 75/900 Fuel filter system with guage
• Dual fills on starboard side
• Tank vents located high above main deck

FRESHWATER SYSTEM

• (2) 150 gal /300 gal total freshwater tanks
• Hot water tank -30 gallon capacity (220vac/120vac Duel element)
• Deck fill and Vents
• Headhunter 10 gem, 24vdc pressure freshwater system with accumulator tank
• Shoreside fresh water connection

PLUMBING SYSTEM

• Black water tank -FRP (150 gal )
• Gray water tank - FRP (55 gal )
• Sanitary plumbing constructed of ABS Trident hose
• Macerator pump/discharge pump with separate deck discharge fitting

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS

• Cruiseair 50000 btu split reverse cycle A/C system

CONTROL SYSTEMS

• Optimus steering system
• Electronic engine and shift controls of ZF Mathers or equivalent
• Wesmar bow thruster and stern thruster - 10 hp, 48 VDC
• Wesmar fin stabilizers

MECHANICAL

• Bronze thru hull fittings with bronze seacocks
• Bilge pumps -(3) of 2000 mph capacity Rule 2000
• All hoses double clamped below waterline

PILOTHOUSE

• Custom wood steering wheel -30"
• 3x windshield wipers with washers ( Exalto with Park position )
• AC/DC electrical panels on sides of steering station
• Overhead, dimmable LEDs w/red light above dash
• Overhead wood faced panel for electronics install
• L - shaped settee with hi/low table - converts to a berth
• Cherry & Holly flooring
• Remote start/stop switch for main engine & generator
• Pilothouse windows tempered with safety glass and black border
• Reading lights behind settee
• (3) 110VAC duplex electrical outlets
• 12 VDC convenience outlet with USB charging
• 1X Pompanette Platinum Series custom upholstered helm chair with stainless steel pedestal
• Dash panel of black solid surface material with glare screen wrapped in black vinyl
• Part & Starboard side deck access doors

GALLEY

• Solid surface countertops with backsplash
• GE Profile Range
• Over-the-Range Microwave (30") w/exhaust fan
• GE Profile Smart Inductin Range w/4 induction zones and convection oven (30")
• Bottom Freezer / Refrigerator (30")
• Trash compactor - Broan Elite, installed in the pantry-S/S veneer facing
• Stainless steel sink with large single basin
• Grohe sink fixture with removable spray head
• Pantry of hardwood, full height pull out - starboard fwd side of the salon
• Drawers and overhead cabinets
• Overhead cabinets between salon and galley
• Large opening window with window treatment located behind the salon settee
• (3) 110VAC duplex outlets, GFI
• Y valve for overboard discharge of galley gray water
• Cherry & Holly flooring

SALON

• Built-in L-shaped settee to port with storage under
• Hi/Low yacht table - hardwood with select veneer top
• (4) 110VAC duplex electrical outlets
• Entertainment cabinet
• Samsung 40" LED TV on lift
• Wall mounted sconce style lights of 24 VDC
• Saloon windows tinted with hardwood trim rings and rounded corners
• Overhead valance with room to accommodate shades Bamboo style drop shades
• Cherry and holly flooring

MASTER STATEROOM

• Queen sized berth with 8" spring mattress and drawer storage below
• Portlights (3) port side (1) starboard
• Cedar lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
• Headboard with designer appointments including mirror and wood trim
• (3) 110VAC duplex outlets
• (2) bulkhead mounted reading lamps
• Built-in seat with storage under
• Wall treatments with foam backing
• Flooring - Carpeting with pad under
• Samsung 32 inch TV

MASTER HEAD

• Solid surface countertop of Corian or equivalent
• Storage under sink cabinet
• (3) Portlights
• Toilet - Tecma electric flush
• FRP shower stall with saloon style glass doors
• Grohe fixtures for sink and shower (removable wand type shower head)
• 110VAC duplex electrical outlet, GFI
• Mirrors, (1) large mounted over toilet and (1) shaving mirror adjacent to sink
• Exhaust fan - 110VAC
• Towel and toilet paper holders
• Flooring - Caesarstone Moorland (fog #6046)

GUEST SIDE STATEROOM (or setup as optional Office)

• Over/under bunks or (desk optional)
• Closet storage
• Portlight
• Reading lamps (2), one at each berth
• Cedar lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
• (3) 110VAC duplex electrical outlet
• Flooring - Carpeting with pad under

VIP STATEROOM

• Queen sized berth with 8" spring mattress and drawer storage below
• Portlights (2) port side, (2) starboard side
• Reading lamps (2), one at each berth
• Cedar lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
• (3) 110VAC duplex electrical outlet
• Side cabinets on either side of berth
• Forward bulkhead with designer appointments including mirror and wood trim
• Flooring - Cheery and Holly

VIP/GUEST HEAD

• Solid surface countertop of Corian or equivalent
• Portlight
• FRP shower stall with saloon style glass doors
• Toilet - Tecma electric flush
• 110VAC duplex electrical outlet, GFI
• Grohe fixtures for sink and shower (removable wand type shower head)
• Exhaust fan, 110VAC
• Cabinet below sink
• Mirror
• Towel and toilet paper holders
• Flooring - Caesarstone Moorland (fog #6046)

GENERAL INTERIOR FEATURES

• Hand selected hardwood and veneers
• Soft wall coverings, foam backed
• Hardwood raised panel interior passage doors with blended arched tops
• Locking latches on interior cabinetry - push/pull positive Southco or equivalent
• Interior cabinetry drawers with side mount, full extension, ball bearing drawer guides
• Interior cabinetry doors use fully adjustable Euro style hinges
• Cabinets to have pre-finished maple interiors for easy cleaning and furniture grade quality
• Interior hand rails (stainless steel or hardwood) on stairways
• Hand rails (hardwood) on overhead in saloon, overhead in pilothouse, overhead in master
• Hand rails (hardwood) on either side of steering station integral to counter trim
• Overhead lights of Halogen or LED
• Stacked washer/dryer
• All headliners of acoustic soft, foam backed vinyl in eggshell or white panels
• All electrical switches and outlets are Vimar
• Dimmer switches in salon, galley, pilothouse and master stateroom
• Windows tinted (exception, 3 forward facing pilothouse windows)
• Window treatments - designer blinds in saloon and galley
• Storage areas with carpet lined bottoms and sides

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

• Kevlar hull upgrade
• Cockpit helm station
• Westmar Stern thruster (24 volt)
• Heated floors in galley, guest and owner suite heads
• 1x ISO Boost transformer
• 2nd Glendinning Cablemaster system 240v/50A
• Searchlight system
• Underwater lighting 5x
• BBQ with cabinet on flybridge
• Salon & Pilothouse flooring in cherry
• Owners, guest and VIP flooring in cherry
• Swim platform extension
• GARMIN navigation system
• Watermaker