Bowman 57/58

Sailboat 57′ Since 1975

Overview

Model
Bowman 57/58
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975 on
Designer
Holman & Pye
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Ketch

Dimensions

Length overall
57′ (17.37 m)
Waterline length
44′ (13.41 m)
Beam
14′ 8″ (4.48 m)
Displacement
42,000 lb (19,051 kg)
Ballast
16,000 lb (7,257 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,191 sq ft (110.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
63′ (19.20 m)
J (foretriangle base)
21′ 6″ (6.55 m)
P (mainsail luff)
56′ (17.07 m)
E (mainsail foot)
17′ (5.18 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.8

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

Displacement / length
220

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

Ballast ratio
38%

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

Capsize screening
1.69

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.