The Grande Soleil 46, an aft-cockpit sloop, was designed by Alain Jezequel and built in Italy by Cantiere del Pardo.
Underwater Profile: Fin keel with spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 45'11" (14.0m)
Waterline Length: 38'2" (11.7m)
Beam: 13'9" (4.2m)
Draft: 6'7" (2.0m)
Rig Type: Masthead sloop
Displacement: 28,660lb (13,000kg)
Designer: Alain Jezequel*
Builder: Cantiere del Pardo (Italy)
Year First Built: 1984
* Three subsequent (and completely different) versions of the Grande Soleil 46 were designed by Botin & Carkeek, J & J Design and Marco Lostuzzi.
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 22.3
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 41.5
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 229
4. Comfort Ratio: 33.2
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.8
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 22.3 suggests that, in the right hands, the Grande Soleil 46 will have enough performance to leave most other sailboats of similar waterline length well astern.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 41.5 means that the Grande Soleil 46 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 229, tells us the Grande Soleil 46 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 33.2 suggests that crew comfort of a Grande Soleil 46 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.8 indicates that a Grande Soleil 46 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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