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Beneteau 49

Beneteau 49 is a 49 ′ 6 ″ / 15.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Beneteau starting in 2005.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
LOA: Length overall in feet
Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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11-08-2008, 18:46
Boat: Pearson Countess 44 wannabe	has been my sailing tutor for over a year and this is what I have learned so far about production , not only Beneteaus: He owned a 50 and he went to the factory with his fiancee. The come over in packages from all precut with assembly instructions. Kinda like the old balsa gliders we assembled as . Its worth visiting the factory- if one bulkhead doesn't quite fit..they just bang it in with a sledge hammer! Nice. And for a company that has been around for over 100 years ( allegedly) like how come you do not see the older Beneteaus in the mentioned here ?? He used to manage a marina in in the 80's and there was not ONE there! Nor was there even ONE Beneteau in the yacht club....why? The Beneteau 50 that He bought sailed very well and was an impressive design; but the construction He is sorry to say...was really French! It is a built as an entry level THAT IS WHY THE COMPANIES BOUGHT SO MANY!! Cheap to build cheap to maintain. They do not hold there price/value......why? There is a big difference between a boat and a . I hope this discusssion continues to be a rich one where the final purpose in enlightening the original poster's mind works out, I am not trying by any means to be controvertial. Best regards to all of you and thanks for reading,

11-08-2008, 20:51
Boat: Taswell 49

12-08-2008, 10:22
Boat: Beneteau First 42	, in 1884, specializing in the construct of sailing trawlers and later boats and ships until 1964, when Benjamins grand-daughter and grand-son, Annette Beneteau (Roux) and her brother, Andre, succeeded to control of the company and introduced the manufacture of sailboats with the little Fletan and Guppy at the Paris of 1965. The First 30 (First because it was the first) was designed in 1975 and in 1976 was chosen Boat of the Year at the Paris , then considered the of the yachting industry. (On its first outing that boat won the first leg of the Figaro single-handed .) The subsequent design of the First 42, developed for the German Admirals cup team, was one of the few small boats to finish the disastrous 1979 Fastnet without damage or injuries (which gave rise to Tony Marchajs commentary on the deleterious effect of rating rulesand particularly the IORon yacht design, later published as Seaworthinessthe Forgotten Factor previously referred to, and provided Ted Turner a public forum in which to prove what a rectum he was/is). of the USsimply because they were not imported to the US in any numbers due to the facts that the Company was easily selling most of its production in and that the cost of to the made the yachts costly by comparison to the boats coming out of Woodland Hills, Costa Mesa and, for that matter, . That did change somewhat in 1986 when Maam Beneteau-Roux opened Beneteaus US plant in Marion, South Carolina, which plant continues to be one of the USs best boat builders, measured on the basis of quality. boat yard in Shanghai in late 1870 and later relocated to Hong Kongin 1936specializing in the production of blockade runnersto defeat the Japaneseand later, and sailing yachts, the majority of which were imported to the west coast of the US through the late 1950s. Choy Lee also switched to production, exclusively, in the mid-1960s and no one can dispute the beauty of the Choy Lee Lion, Frisco Flyer or, for that matter, the 41, nor can one ignore the fact that many of Choy Lees yachts met Lloyds 100A1 specifications tho as a groupand speaking as a former sailor of one of the same designthey were slower than a herd of turtles for want of water-line. so inexpensively. The are (or were) shipped to the US plant because of the efficiency of centralized manufacturingand more recently, because of prohibitions on imports to the US in other than finished form. The edges of the bulkheads are beveled and are fitted into slots in the and liners which insure perfect alignment. The fit is tight and the slots are filled with a most tenacious two-part beforehand, hence the may occasionally be banged into place with a mallet (applied to a block of woodno one bangs on the beveled edge of a 12 or 16 mm panel). Once in place, the shoulders of the slots perform the same function as the tabbing in more hand-built production boats but more efficiently and consistently. fleets because they are sturdy enough to remain in for 40 to 50 weeks a year in the hands of, frequently, less than expert operators and yet remain attractive and reliableeven after 3 to 5 years of such abuse (far more than a privately owned yacht might experience in a lifetime). Other manufactures might do as well but few could meet the requirements simply for lack of capacity. Yachts, for example, but Frank Butler is/was nothing if not devoted to the idea of building quality yachts well suited for their intended uses. The same applies to . The only issue the consumer needs deal with is accurately defining his/her intended use and selecting accordingly. If one chooses to go off-roading in a sedan one should not complain when one ends up stuck in a ditch that a Hummer doesn't even notice, No?

12-08-2008, 10:32
Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore"

12-08-2008, 15:40
Boat: Pearson Countess 44 wannabe	written publicity on my boat, their lines are very gracious and they have performed as expected. For the sake of the original poster I am trying to share my experience with a production boat I almost owned, I am not trying to judge the company or the boat. The person who has been helping me as my boat's for over a year since the got started runs a company in , Cap. Alan Stowell is well known within that area's sailing community, as the forum is a collaborative knowledge tool, I try my best to gather and share as much information as possible. I went to the latest and I was excited to see all of the Benetau's and Juneau's there, I must also admit that when a query one of the Benetau's sellers from the dealer in Palm Beach about a bulkhead being in very bad shape for a and even more for a Boat Show sailing vessel, he just did not respond... I have a friend in who has owned a B37 for 6 years and for the purpose she serves to him he is very happy with he, he recognizes the same limitations I have identified. From my airline pilot transport point of view I think that production boats of nowadays are like Corporate Cessna Jets and boats are like Gulfstreams, both proudly manufactured in Kansas and , US. I'm surely hoping my posts don't become personnal and for the oppossed but of course respected posters and sailors, please if you ever run into sv Softair, let me personnally welcome you on board. Best,

12-08-2008, 16:25
	. Then they became built more for the and got cheap. Now they seem to have the manufacturing part down to a science... I guess the question is: are they doing it right? There were a lot of older boats poorly built also (Like the Cheoy Lee!) they are full of today and mostly chopper gun hulls although sweet designs. I've had a lot of heavy boats and lean toward light any more...

13-08-2008, 21:21
	and passagmaking and I do think that the heavier build qualities of some other boats means that they will stand up to continuous cruising with fewer . Without picking on any particular brand I would suggest that the form of a Valiant for example is much different than today's production boats and the scantlings are much more heavy duty and the is well protected. The is designed for passagmaking with well placed handholds and curved surfaces, the berths are sea berths...not harbor berths or curved sofas. There is plenty of and tankage and room for big banks and cargo carrying capacity so the waterline designed is the waterline you sail on. There are lots of other boats like the Valiant...it is just an example. The point is...there is more to a boat other than the ability not to fall apart on . On the other hand....I'd rather have the wonderful space and designs of modern production boats when the 80% of time that most cruisers spend in harbors rolls around. All in all...each sailor should really assess any boat for what they want it to do for them and buy the boat best suited to that purpose. Given the original posters intent to coastal and do an occasional , the Bene is probably a fine choice.

16-08-2008, 16:10

has been my sailing tutor for over a year and this is what I have learned so far about production boats, not only Beneteaus: He owned a Beneteau 50 and he went to the factory with his fiancee. The boats come over in packages from France all precut with assembly instructions. Kinda like the old balsa gliders we assembled as . Its worth visiting the factory- if one bulkhead doesn't quite fit..they just bang it in with a sledge hammer! Nice. And for a company that has been around for over 100 years ( allegedly) like CHEOY LEE how come you do not see the older Beneteaus in the mentioned here ?? He used to manage a marina in San Diego in the 80's and there was not ONE Beneteau there! Nor was there even ONE Beneteau in the San Diego yacht club....why? The Beneteau 50 that He bought sailed very well and was an impressive design; but the construction He is sorry to say...was really French! It is a cheap boat built cheap as an entry level boat THAT IS WHY THE COMPANIES BOUGHT SO MANY!! Cheap to build cheap to maintain. They do not hold there price/value......why? There is a big difference between a boat and a Cheoy Lee. I hope this discusssion continues to be a rich one where the final purpose in enlightening the original poster's mind works out, I am not trying by any means to be controvertial. Best regards to all of you and thanks for reading,

16-08-2008, 16:17
	I was on last week mentioned it was CE certified for "offshore" in some serious winds seas (forget the exact figures).

17-08-2008, 10:53

Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore"

20-08-2008, 04:32
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20-08-2008, 05:04
Boat: Beneteau 456	, Tartans etc. How many ocean crossings does the average sailor perform? Anyway I am very happy with my old Beneteau and will be very happy to share experiences like this one:

21-08-2008, 12:02
Boat: none	. What really are those high end builders doing in their boats to make then "worth" $1.5M compared to a production boat for say $300k besides being inefficient? Of course a Bennie is a safe boat. The question is does it have a safe sailor!

21-08-2008, 12:17
	It beg's the question:

22-08-2008, 00:24
	extras for ocean cruisung, had it coded for charter and then left for a 10,000nm . Why do people spend so much time fitting out for ? Mine involved extra , new through hulls, mew bearing, new standing and thorough check, more and bigger clipping on points and we were ready to leave!

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Beneteau 49 Reviews & Specifications

Beneteau 49, (Model Years 2007-2010) an exceptional yacht that marks a new level in the history of Beneteau blue water cruisers, intended for discerning owners expecting the best from the largest yacht builder in the world. When designing the hull Berret-Racoupeau laid particular importance to initial stability, efficient appendages, a manageable rig, upwind and downwind performance, at sea ability, and a balanced helm. Her sea trials in Europe have proven that they hit the mark, with rave reviews already in from the international press. Loa 49’7 Lwl 43’8 Beam 14’9 Draft 5’9 / 7’ Disp 27,915 lbs Ballast 9,480 / 8,270 lbs Mast 63’6 Engine 76 / 110hp CE A Disp/L 156.2 SA/Disp 16.5 Hull speed 9.2knots MAST OPTIONS The Beneteau 49 also known as the Beneteau Oceanis 49 outside of North America had three mast options, furling, classic mast and tall mast.


55’9	18’5	50’4	18’4	63’5
55’9	18’5	51’8	18’4	64’9
55’9	18’5	54’2	22’2	66’3

*Tall Mast Option gooseneck is 7.87″ lower than the Classic REVIEWS Beneteau 49: A Stylish New Flagship Blending comfort with a touch of superyacht styling, Beneteau introduces a new line of sleek cruisers. “Review” from our March 2007 issue by Andrew Burton Chic and comfortable, the Beneteau 49 begs for couples to go cruising. The moment I set foot on the teak-decked swim platform of the Beneteau 49, I started to notice the nice touches. Like the insert, with its latching door, that’s set in the transom and designed to hold a life raft. Remove the insert, and a generator can be installed. The athwartships seat across the back of the cockpit also has an insert, and it neatly folds up, down, and out of the way to provide access between the twin wheels. The large centerline cockpit table is built-in with fold-up wings. On its aft end is a chart-plotter pod that swivels to afford the helmsman a good view on either tack. The cockpit seats are long, with coamings high enough to lean on comfortably though not too high to make getting forward difficult. Nice corners fore and aft will be good to be wedged into in a seaway, and squared ends will make good backrests for stretching out in calmer conditions.

Beneteau 49 by George Day Blue Water Sailing October 2006 The Beneteau 49 Stirs an Instant “WOW!” New styling and enhanced systems make this new 49-footer a production trendsetter In July we flew to Toronto, Canada, to join Beneteau USA’s president Wayne Burdick on the maiden voyage (in North America) of the new Beneteau 49. In all of the years we have been sailing boats for in-depth reviews, this was the first instance when we got to sail a boat during its initial magnifying-glass inspection by its builder.

Beneteau 49 Wins Boat of the Year “Best Full Size Production Cruiser” “Offers comforts dreamed of by cruising families and couples.*” The Beneteau 49 was awarded Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine for Best Full Size Production Cruiser. Cruising Wo rld magazine announced* the best in boatbuilding for 2007 with its 14th annual Boat of the Year Awards on December 11th. The results will be featured in Cruising World’s January 2007 issue. In October, the judges nominated 26 boats in six categories: small production cruisers, midsize cruisers, multihulls, full-size production cruisers, full-size cruisers and a special-purpose category called, “Nothing like it.” The judges included Stacey Collins, a lifelong cruiser who served as a consumer representative; Ed Sherman, a systems expert and curriculum developer for the ABYC; Alvah Simon who looked at safety issues and how the boat’s gear was laid out; and Peter Wormwood, a sailboat designer, manufacturer and multihull racer. The judges toured the boats at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, and sailed them on Chesapeake Bay over four days. In the category of Full Size Production cruisers, the competition included the Bavaria 46, Hunter 45CC, Moorings 51.5, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 Performance and the Beneteau 49. As the judges worked their way through this category, their focus began to settle on two models, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 Performance and the Beneteau 49. It was the interior of the Beneteau 49 thatsealed it with the BOTY judges in this category. “A well-organized topside combined with straight lines, lots of ports, and light colors below make this boat standout.”

Christofle Asia Boating Awards 2007 Beneteau 49 received the ‘Best Sailing Yacht (Under 100ft)’ Award Simpson Marine Collects Best Service Award Again At the Christofle Asia Boating Awards 2007, the Beneteau 49 collected the ‘Best Sailing Yacht (Under 100ft)’ Award.

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Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. The CSF compares beam with displacement since excess beam contributes to capsize and heavy displacement reduces capsize vulnerability. The boat is better suited for ocean passages (vs coastal cruising) if the result of the calculation is 2.0 or less.
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Oct 8, 2008 · Check hull thickness beneath the water line and you'l find at least 1.25 inches and more in certain areas. The hull to keel joint is the srongest part of the boat and allows for no flexing. Beneteau has logged more bluewater miles than any other sailboat maker.
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I have been sailing a Beneteau 49 hull #43 for the past year. The boat is very solid and has performed well in winds up to 40mph and waves up to 15ft+ so far. We have the shoal draft, roller main version with all the bells and whistles. We have been from Charleston SC to Cancun to Nassau and back.
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Beneteau 49 is a 15.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Beneteau starting in 2005. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement.
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All in all...each sailor should really assess any boat for what they want it to do for them and buy the boat best suited to that purpose. Given the original posters intent to coastal cruise and do an occasional blue water passage , the Bene is probably a fine choice.
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Jul 6, 2012 · The Beneteau 49 (15m), a latest generation fast cruising yacht from the Beneteau Series has become immensely popular with over 100 yachts sold since its launch at the Paris Boat Show 2005 and over 80 from the United States.
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A touch of super yacht styling in an affordable package, this brilliant renovated 2008 Beneteau 49, TOPAZ, offers all the performance and accommodation of a much larger yacht in the sub-50’ category. To truly enjoy an off-shore passage, you need some mass underfoot.
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