The Bowman 46 is a 46.0ft masthead yawl designed by Holman & Pye and built in fiberglass by Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK) since 1972.
It accomodates 5 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Bowman 46 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bowman 46 | ||
| Length | 46 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.93 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.99 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 79300 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.22 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.57 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 321.37 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.25 | ||
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.96 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.99 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23501.25 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9303.50 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.58 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Yawl | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 729.04 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 53.71 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 337.99 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 296.98 sq.ft | ||
| I | 48 ft | ||
| J | 16.24 ft | ||
| P | 41.70 ft | ||
| E | 14.24 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 42 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 105.60 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 204.73 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 5 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | Holman & Pye | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |