Launched in 2007, this French-built cruiser represents Beneteau's commitment to combining performance with comfort in their blue-water cruising lineup. Designed by the renowned Berret-Racoupeau team, the Beneteau 49 strikes an appealing balance between sailing capability and liveaboard practicality that has made it popular among serious cruising sailors. The yacht's modern fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration, paired with a fractional sloop rig carrying 1,173 square feet of sail area, delivers respectable performance with a theoretical hull speed of 8.86 knots. The SA/Displacement ratio of 20.48 suggests lively sailing characteristics without sacrificing stability, while the moderate comfort ratio of 26.38 indicates a design oriented toward performance cruising rather than heavy displacement comfort. Built with Beneteau's proven fiberglass construction methods, this 49-footer offers the structural integrity needed for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening formula of 1.95 falls within acceptable parameters for ocean sailing, making it suitable for serious coastal and offshore cruising. With nearly 28,000 pounds of displacement and substantial ballast, the boat provides the stability and seaworthiness that discerning cruisers demand for long-distance voyaging.
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What is the Beneteau 49's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Beneteau 49 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.48. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Beneteau 49's comfort ratio?
The Beneteau 49 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 26.38. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Beneteau 49 safe for offshore sailing?
The Beneteau 49 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.95. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Beneteau 49?
The theoretical hull speed of the Beneteau 49 is 8.86 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Beneteau 49 weigh?
The Beneteau 49 has a displacement of 27,915.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 49.50 ft.
Who designed the Beneteau 49?
The Beneteau 49 was designed by Berret-Racoupeau, first built in 2007.