Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46

Sailboat 46′ 10″ Since 2011

Overview

Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Model
Cruiser 46
Type
Sailboat
Built
2011 on
Designer
Farr Yacht Design
Hull
Fin w/bulb & twin rudders
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
46′ 10″ (14.26 m)
Waterline length
41′ 10″ (12.74 m)
Beam
14′ 4″ (4.36 m)
Displacement
27,778 lb (12,600 kg)
Ballast
7,694 lb (3,490 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,088 sq ft (101.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
58′ 9″ (17.91 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 2″ (5.53 m)
P (mainsail luff)
56′ 5″ (17.19 m)
E (mainsail foot)
18′ 3″ (5.55 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.0

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
170

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
28%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.89

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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