Bénéteau Oceanis 473

Sailboat 46′ 11″ Since 2000

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Oceanis 473
Type
Sailboat
Built
2000–2005
Designer
Groupe Finot
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
46′ 11″ (14.30 m)
Waterline length
43′ 10″ (13.35 m)
Beam
14′ 2″ (4.33 m)
Displacement
24,277 lb (11,012 kg)
Ballast
8,157 lb (3,700 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
931 sq ft (86.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
53′ 10″ (16.41 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 3″ (5.56 m)
P (mainsail luff)
47′ 8″ (14.53 m)
E (mainsail foot)
17′ 1″ (5.21 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.8

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

Displacement / length
129

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

Ballast ratio
34%

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

Capsize screening
1.96

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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