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Peterson 46

Cutter · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1980–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Cutter
Ratios
SA / displacement
13.6
Displacement / length
222.5
Comfort ratio
39.6
Capsize screening
1.62
Hull speed
8.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1885
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1980–present
Designer
Doug Peterson
Builder
Formosa Yachts, Ta Chiao (TAIWAN)

Design & history

The PETERSON 46 has lines adapted from the KELLY-PETERSON 44 and is also known as the FORMOSA 46. Despite its name, designer Doug Peterson had no role in its development.

Variants
  • FORMOSA 46
Design

Lines adapted from the KELLY-PETERSON 44. Designer Doug Peterson had no role in the development of this yacht despite the adopted name.

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