BOWMAN 46 CORSAIR
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46 ft |
| LWL | 31.96 ft |
| Beam | 12.92 ft |
| Draft | 7 ft |
| Displacement | 23,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 48 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 42.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.7 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 25 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 7.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 17 ft |
| Mainsail | 745.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 408 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 693.6 sq ft |
| SA total | 814.13 sq ft |
About the BOWMAN 46 CORSAIR
Also known as the BOWMAN CORSAIR. Keel/CB version - draft: 5.5'/1.68m - 10.5'/3.2m. Yawl rig: I: 48.00' / 14.63m J: 17.00' / 5.18m P: 42.50' / 12.95m E: 14.70' / 4.48m PY: 25.00' / 7.62m EY: 7.50' / 2.29m Tot SA:: 814.13 ft2 / 75.63 m2
The Bowman 46 Corsair is a rare, single-year production vessel designed by Holman & Pye and built by Bowman in 1972. With a displacement of 23500.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 321.37, it represents a substantial, heavy-displacement cruising platform from the early 1970s.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers or those seeking a spacious, stable liveaboard, as its high comfort ratio of 33.25 suggests a motion that is comfortable in chop but not necessarily fast.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.81 and a robust displacement of 23500.0 lb, the Corsair possesses strong inherent stability and seaworthiness for offshore passages, provided its single-year production status does not indicate unresolved structural teething issues.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement Holman & Pye designs from the early 1970s, such as the Bristol 44.7 or the O'Day 42, which share similar beam widths and cruising-oriented performance profiles.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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