Question 1

What are the specs of the HARPOON 4.6?

Accepted Answer

The HARPOON 4.6 has the following specifications: 15ft LOA, 6.58ft beam, 3.33ft draft, 425lb displacement. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable.

Question 2

Who built the HARPOON 4.6 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Boston Whaler (USA), designed by C&C Design, first built in 1977, with production ending in 1983, 800 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the HARPOON 4.6 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The HARPOON 4.6 is classified as a Dinghy. It has a comfort ratio of 3.86, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 3.5, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the HARPOON 4.6?

Accepted Answer

The HARPOON 4.6 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 36.62, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 80.1, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a HARPOON 4.6?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a HARPOON 4.6 is estimated at $300 – $800. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a HARPOON 4.6 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the HARPOON 4.6 (15ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $300 – $800/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 15ft boat: Florida: $2,700-$7,200/year. California: $2,500-$6,300/year. Massachusetts: $1,900-$4,200/year + $600 winter storage. New York: $1,900-$5,300/year + $600 winter storage. Maryland: $1,800-$3,200/year. Texas: $1,100-$3,200/year. Washington: $2,200-$4,700/year. Michigan: $1,100-$2,300/year + $600 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,600-$3,200/year. South Carolina: $2,300-$4,500/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $2K to $12K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a HARPOON 4.6?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the HARPOON 4.6 (15ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $2,700-$7,200/year. California: $2,500-$6,300/year. Massachusetts: $1,900-$4,200/year + $600 winter storage. New York: $1,900-$5,300/year + $600 winter storage. Maryland: $1,800-$3,200/year. Texas: $1,100-$3,200/year. Washington: $2,200-$4,700/year. Michigan: $1,100-$2,300/year + $600 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,600-$3,200/year. South Carolina: $2,300-$4,500/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the HARPOON 4.6?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 9 issues reported for the HARPOON 4.6 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, rigging, rudder, sails, deck, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the HARPOON 4.6.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a HARPOON 4.6?

Accepted Answer

When buying a HARPOON 4.6, SailPages.com has compiled 9 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, rigging, rudder, sails, deck, hull. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the HARPOON 4.6 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the HARPOON 4.6?

Accepted Answer

The HARPOON 4.6 has the following rig dimensions: I=13.9ft (foretriangle height), J=4.2ft (foretriangle base), P=20ft (mainsail luff), E=9ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 126.4 sq ft. Jib area: 29.2 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the HARPOON 4.6 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The HARPOON 4.6 is classified as a Dinghy by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 15ft LOA, comfort ratio 3.86, capsize ratio 3.5, SA/disp 36.62. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	15 ft
LWL	13.33 ft
Beam	6.58 ft
Draft	3.33 ft/ 0.5 ft min
Displacement	425 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	4.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	13.9 ft
Jforetriangle base	4.2 ft
Pmainsail luff	20 ft
Emainsail foot	9 ft
FLforestay	4.2 ft
Mainsail	126.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	29.2 sq ft
Spinnaker	49.6 sq ft

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