Breehorn 48

Sailboat 48′ 1″ Since 2009

Overview

Builder
Breehorn
Model
48
Type
Sailboat
Built
2009 on
Designer
Simonis Voogd
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
48′ 1″ (14.66 m)
Waterline length
41′ (12.50 m)
Beam
14′ 4″ (4.36 m)
Displacement
35,274 lb (16,000 kg)
Ballast
13,228 lb (6,000 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,162 sq ft (108.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
59′ 9″ (18.20 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ (5.50 m)
P (mainsail luff)
57′ 9″ (17.60 m)
E (mainsail foot)
20′ (6.10 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.3

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

Displacement / length
228

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
1.74

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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