The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 tells us that an Oceanic 46 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the salon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.ĥ. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 41.2 suggests that crew comfort of an Oceanic 46 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.Ĥ. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 308, tells us the Oceanic 46 is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 34.3 means that the Oceanic 46 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.ģ. Yacht Design - a primer About Ted Consulting Stock Plans: Power vessels Sail-Fibreglass Sail-Wood Sail-Steel Sail-Aluminum Ordering Info Links Contact to sell a 'larger' boat. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.9 suggests that the Oceanic 46 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.Ģ. Download this eBook to make sure you buy wisely!ġ.
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