Bénéteau 49

Sailboat 49′ 6″ Since 2005

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
49
Type
Sailboat
Built
2005 on
Designer
Berret-Racoupeau
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
49′ 6″ (15.09 m)
Waterline length
43′ 8″ (13.32 m)
Beam
14′ 10″ (4.51 m)
Displacement
28,517 lb (12,935 kg)
Ballast
9,480 lb (4,300 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,062 sq ft (98.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
59′ 9″ (18.21 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 5″ (5.61 m)
P (mainsail luff)
51′ 8″ (15.75 m)
E (mainsail foot)
18′ 4″ (5.59 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.2

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

Displacement / length
153

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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

Capsize screening
1.94

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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

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