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Spindrift 46

Cutter · Long Keel · 1982–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
33.2%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Cutter
Ratios
SA / displacement
14.7
Displacement / length
221.0
Comfort ratio
38.5
Capsize screening
1.64
Hull speed
8.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1814
Hull
Hull type
Long Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1982–present
Designer
Ron Hillier, D. Peterson (unauthorized)
Builder
Spindrift, Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd.

Design & history

The Spindrift 46 was built by Formosa Yachts (1980-1984) using the same molds as the Formosa 46, sold in the US for Bristol Yachts of Newport Beach, CA, and marketed in Australia as the Hillier/Peterson 46.

Variants
  • FORMOSA 46
  • HILLIER/PETERSON 46
Design

Built using the same molds as the Formosa 46. Designer Doug Peterson filed a lawsuit against R. Hillier over the project; the suit was shelved after Hillier's death.

Production

Built by Formosa Yachts from 1980 to 1984 using the Formosa 46 molds. R. Hillier of Brisbane, Australia oversaw construction. Intended for US sale through Bristol Yachts of Newport Beach, CA. For the Australian market the boats were called the Hillier/Peterson 46.

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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