Bowman 46 Corsair
Sailboat
46′
Since 1972
Overview
- Builder
- Bowman
- Model
- 46 Corsair
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1972 on
- Designer
- Holman & Pye
- Hull
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 46′ (14.02 m)
- Waterline length
- 32′ (9.75 m)
- Beam
- 12′ 11″ (3.93 m)
- Displacement
- 23,500 lb (10,659 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 745 sq ft (69.2 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 48′ (14.63 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 17′ (5.18 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 42′ 6″ (12.95 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 14′ 8″ (4.48 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 14.5
- Displacement / length
- 320
- Capsize screening
- 1.80
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
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.