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49Erfx
Designer: Julian Bethwaite  ·  First built: 2010
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About the 49Erfx

With extremely limited specifications available, the 49Erfx represents one of the more elusive sailboat models in contemporary boating databases. This scarcity of technical data suggests either a highly specialized production run, a custom or semi-custom design, or potentially a regional manufacturer with limited distribution networks. Given the "49" designation, this vessel likely falls into the mid-size cruising category, positioned between smaller coastal cruisers and larger offshore passage-makers. The alphanumeric naming convention hints at either a European design heritage or a manufacturer following modern yacht designation trends. Without detailed specifications, prospective buyers should approach this model with careful consideration, ensuring thorough inspections and documentation verification. The limited available data makes it challenging to assess typical sailing characteristics, though boats in this size range generally offer reasonable accommodation for extended cruising while maintaining manageable handling for smaller crews. For sailors specifically interested in the 49Erfx, connecting with specialized yacht brokers or sailing communities familiar with lesser-known manufacturers may yield additional insights into build quality, performance characteristics, and ownership experiences that aren't readily available through standard maritime databases.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
Beam 6.33 ft / 1.93 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Displacement 270.00 lb / 122 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 207.00 ft² / 19.23 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Julian Bethwaite
First Built 2010
Related Sailboats 49Er · Contender · Fireball · Hornet · 490
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
79.36
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.92
How It Compares

vs. 490, 49Er, Contender, Fireball, Hornet

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Dimensions
LOA
49Erfx ★
16.0 ft
490
16.1 ft
49Er
16.0 ft
Contender
16.0 ft
Fireball
16.2 ft
Hornet
16.0 ft
LWL
49Erfx ★
490
14.7 ft
49Er
Contender
15.0 ft
Fireball
13.3 ft
Hornet
15.0 ft
Beam
49Erfx ★
6.3 ft
490
5.7 ft
49Er
6.3 ft
Contender
4.7 ft
Fireball
4.4 ft
Hornet
4.6 ft
Displacement
49Erfx ★
270 lbs
490
280 lbs
49Er
270 lbs
Contender
230 lbs
Fireball
170 lbs
Hornet
300 lbs
Sail Area
49Erfx ★
207 sq ft
490
155 sq ft
49Er
Contender
120 sq ft
Fireball
123 sq ft
Hornet
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
49Erfx ★
79.4
490
58.0
49Er
Contender
51.2
Fireball
64.2
Hornet
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
49Erfx ★
490
2.8
49Er
2.5
Contender
3.0
Fireball
2.6
Hornet
4.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
49Erfx ★
3.92
490
3.49
49Er
Contender
3.05
Fireball
3.19
Hornet
2.74
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
49Erfx ★
490
49Er
47
Contender
Fireball
Hornet
39
Hull Speed
49Erfx ★
490
5.1 kts
49Er
4.9 kts
Contender
5.2 kts
Fireball
4.9 kts
Hornet
5.2 kts
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