Myth
Description
The Myth is a custom 55-foot maxi ketch sailboat designed by Dave Mix, a lesser-known but talented naval architect known for high-performance, owner-built or custom cruising yachts in the 1980s–1990s era. This one-off or very limited-production vessel (likely a single hull or small series) features advanced construction for its time, including an Airex-cored hull with triaxial fiberglass layup, a carbon fiber winged fin keel for enhanced upwind efficiency and reduced drag, and a spade rudder. The maxi ketch rig provides a balanced sail plan suitable for long-distance bluewater cruising with shorthanded capability, emphasizing speed, stability, and comfort. With a loaded displacement around 25,000 lbs, it's relatively light for its size, offering good performance while maintaining seaworthiness for offshore passages. The design prioritizes modern materials and engineering to blend racing-like handling with cruising amenities (spacious interior, good tankage, and accommodations for extended voyages).
Construction Details
| Designer | Dave Mix |
|---|---|
| Length | 55.000 ft |
| LOA | 55.000 ft |
| Displacement | 25000 lb |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17 ft |
| p | 50.50 ft |
| e | 14.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.25 ft | 17 ft | 50.50 ft | 14.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Myth - GENOA
| Luff | 53.167 ft - (16205 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Leech | 50.25 ft - (15316 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 143.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.32 ft - (7413 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.61 ° |
| Area | * 646.51 ft² |
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