Kanter Yachts Bougainvillaea 62

Sailboat 62′ 10″ Since 1991

Overview

Builder
Kanter Yachts
Model
Bougainvillaea 62
Type
Sailboat
Built
1991 on
Designer
Chuck Paine
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
ALU
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
62′ 10″ (19.14 m)
Waterline length
55′ 10″ (17.01 m)
Beam
15′ 6″ (4.72 m)
Displacement
47,000 lb (21,319 kg)
Ballast
15,000 lb (6,804 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,469 sq ft (136.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
72′ (21.95 m)
J (foretriangle base)
21′ (6.40 m)
P (mainsail luff)
65′ 6″ (19.96 m)
E (mainsail foot)
20′ 2″ (6.14 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.0

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

Displacement / length
121

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

Ballast ratio
32%

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

Capsize screening
1.72

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
ALU

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

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