Design Bluewater 476

Sailboat 46′ 7″ Since 2000

Overview

Builder
Design
Model
Bluewater 476
Type
Sailboat
Built
2000 on
Designer
J&J
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Bavaria Yachts (GER)
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
46′ 7″ (14.20 m)
Waterline length
40′ 1″ (12.22 m)
Beam
14′ 4″ (4.36 m)
Displacement
23,148 lb (10,500 kg)
Ballast
7,055 lb (3,200 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
160

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

Ballast ratio
30%

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

Capsize screening
2.01

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
Bavaria Yachts (GER)

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

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