Bénéteau Boreal 44

Sailboat 38′ 8″ Since 2000

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Boreal 44
Type
Sailboat
Built
2000 on
Designer
Berret-Racoupeau
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
38′ 8″ (11.80 m)
Waterline length
31′ 2″ (9.51 m)
Beam
12′ 6″ (3.81 m)
Displacement
12,125 lb (5,500 kg)
Ballast
3,800 lb (1,724 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
178

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

Ballast ratio
31%

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

Capsize screening
2.18

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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