Bowman 48

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The Bowman 48 is a 48.16ft cutter designed by C.W. Paine Yacht Design Inc. and built in fiberglass by Rustler Yachts Ltd. since 1981.

The Bowman 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent 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.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 66%

Model	Bowman 48
Length	48.16 ft (45%)	the closest to 45.75 ft
Beam	14.16 ft (88%)	the closest to 14.33 ft
Draft	6 ft
Country	United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 93%

Sail area / displ.	16.21 (96%)	the closest to 16.28
Ballast / displ.	31.05 %
Displ. / length	273.86
Comfort ratio	37.73 (90%)	the closest to 38.10
Capsize	1.75

Hull 95%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	38.25 ft (95%)	the closest to 38.08 ft
Maximum draft	6 ft
Displacement	34330 lbs
Ballast	10659 lbs
Hull speed	8.29 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Cutter
Sail area (100%)	1066 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	0 sq.ft	??
Sail area main	0 sq.ft	??
I	0 ft	??
J	0 ft	??
P	0 ft	??
E	0 ft	??

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	100 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	200 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Rustler Yachts Ltd.
Designer	C.W. Paine Yacht Design Inc.
First built	1981
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??