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The Kelly Peterson 46, a masthead sloop, was designed by Doug Peterson and built in Taiwan by Queen Long Marine.
Underwater Profile: Fin keel & skeg-hung rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 46'3" (14.1m)
Waterline Length: 40'10" (12.4m)
Beam: 13'4" (4.1m)
Draft: 6'8" (2.0m)
Rig Type: Masthead sloop, but also available as a cutter
Displacement: 33,300lb (15,105kg)
Ballast: 11,330lb (5,139kg)
Designer: Doug Peterson
Builder: Queen Long Marine (Taiwan)
Year First Built: 1980
Year Last Built: 1990
Number Built: 30
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 17.1
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 34.0
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 218
4. Comfort Ratio: 38.5
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.7
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 17.1 suggests that the Kelly Peterson 46 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 34.0 means that a sailboat like the Kelly Peterson 46 (which doesn't have a stiffness-enhancing bulb keel), is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 218 tells us the Kelly Peterson 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 38.4 suggests that crew comfort of a Kelly Peterson 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 1.7 indicates that a Kelly Peterson 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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