ATLANTIC 49
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49 ft |
| LWL | 47.13 ft |
| Beam | 15.02 ft |
| Draft | 6.56 ft |
| Displacement | 26,455 lb |
| Ballast | 8,378.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 18 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 5.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 15.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 5.2 ft |
About the ATLANTIC 49
Built for the charter trade under a number of different names. aka MAGIC 44.
The Atlantic 49 is a robust, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by J & J Design and built by Atlantiv (GRE) in 1990. With a displacement of 26455.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 112.82, this vessel represents a significant investment in offshore capability, though the exact number of hulls built remains unconfirmed in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for serious bluewater cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making vessel, as evidenced by the high frequency of watermaker (67 mentions) and solar panel (66 mentions) installations indicating long-term self-sufficiency.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.02 and a comfort ratio of 23.24, the Atlantic 49 demonstrates strong offshore stability and seakeeping ability, further supported by owner reports of extensive bluewater equipment like Nexus electronics and Quick anchors.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement J & J Design boats from the late 1980s and early 1990s, such as the Atlantic 41 or similar fin-keeled cruisers with comparable D/L ratios, which share similar structural characteristics and offshore focus.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 60° | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 75° | 6.0 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| 90° | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| 110° | 5.9 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| 120° | 5.7 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| 135° | 5.1 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.4 |
| 150° | 4.3 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Beat VMG | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.7 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.4 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 49ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
12 reported issues across 7 systems for the ATLANTIC 49, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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