Kanter Yachts Bougainvillaea 54

Sailboat 53′ 1″ Since 1988

Overview

Builder
Kanter Yachts
Model
Bougainvillaea 54
Type
Sailboat
Built
1988 on
Designer
C. W. Paine
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
53′ 1″ (16.18 m)
Waterline length
47′ 6″ (14.48 m)
Beam
15′ 4″ (4.66 m)
Displacement
36,500 lb (16,556 kg)
Ballast
13,250 lb (6,010 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,250 sq ft (116.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
67′ (20.42 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 9″ (5.71 m)
P (mainsail luff)
64′ (19.51 m)
E (mainsail foot)
18′ (5.49 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
152

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

Ballast ratio
36%

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

Capsize screening
1.84

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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