Baltic Yachts 48 DP
Sailboat
48′ 1″
Since 1985
Overview
- Builder
- Baltic Yachts
- Model
- 48 DP
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1985–1993
- Designer
- Doug Peterson
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- FG Balsa Core
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 48′ 1″ (14.66 m)
- Waterline length
- 38′ 7″ (11.77 m)
- Beam
- 14′ 4″ (4.36 m)
- Displacement
- 26,676 lb (12,100 kg)
- Ballast
- 11,905 lb (5,400 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 1,189 sq ft (110.5 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 65′ 3″ (19.89 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 19′ 1″ (5.82 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 58′ 6″ (17.83 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 17′ 11″ (5.47 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 21.3
- Displacement / length
- 207
- Ballast ratio
- 45%
- Capsize screening
- 1.91
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- FG Balsa Core
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.