Designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry and built by Taiwan's Lien Hwa Industrial Corporation starting in 1981, this substantial ketch represents classic offshore cruising capability from the early 1980s. With only 50 hulls completed during its production run, the Seamaster 46 remains a relatively rare find in today's used boat market. Perry's design philosophy shines through in the boat's balanced proportions and seaworthy characteristics. The fin keel with rudder mounted on a protective skeg provides excellent directional stability while offering reasonable draft for gunkholing. At 33,000 pounds with 40% of that weight in ballast, this fiberglass cruiser delivers the kind of solid, confidence-inspiring feel that offshore sailors appreciate. The masthead ketch rig configuration offers excellent sail handling versatility, particularly valuable for shorthanded cruising or when dealing with heavy weather conditions. The boat's moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 15.34 suggests steady, predictable performance rather than racing-oriented speed, while the comfortable 35.47 comfort ratio indicates good motion characteristics in a seaway. With its robust construction, proven pedigree, and blue-water credentials, the Seamaster 46 appeals to serious cruisers seeking a capable offshore platform with classic styling and dependable performance characteristics.
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What is the Seamaster 46's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Seamaster 46 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.34. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Seamaster 46's comfort ratio?
The Seamaster 46 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 35.47. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Seamaster 46 safe for offshore sailing?
The Seamaster 46 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.78. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Seamaster 46?
The theoretical hull speed of the Seamaster 46 is 8.47 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Seamaster 46 weigh?
The Seamaster 46 has a displacement of 33,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 46.00 ft.
Who designed the Seamaster 46?
The Seamaster 46 was designed by Robert Perry, first built in 1981.