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SPINDRIFT 46
Built by Spindrift
• Designed by Ron Hillier/D. Peterson (unauthorized)
General Information
Hull Type:
Long Keel
Rigging Type:
Cutter
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1982
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
13.72 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
12.06 m
Beam:
3.91 m
Draft (Max):
1.83 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
13,925 kg
Ballast:
4,628 kg
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
44.57 m²
Mainsail Area:
38.63 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
83.20 m²
Sail Area (reported):
83.24 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
16.43 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
5.43 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
15.09 m
E (Boom Length):
5.12 m
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Ford Lehman
Engine Type:
Diesel
Engine Model:
S90
Engine Power:
90 HP
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
8.43 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
14.37
SA/Displacement (Reported):
14.68
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
33.24%
Displacement/Length:
221.04
Comfort Ratio:
38.49
Capsize Screening:
1.64
S-Number:
2.20
Notes
The SPINDRIFT 46 was built by Formosa Yachts using the same molds that built the FORMOSA 46. (1980-1984). R. Hillier, of Brisbane Australia, oversaw the building of this yacht which was to be sold in the US for Bristol yachts of Newport Beach CA. For the Australian market, they were called the HILLIER/PETERSON 46. Hillier ran afoul of designer Doug Peterson who filed a law suit. Hillier died and the suit was shelved.