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Baltic 73
Designer: Judel/Vrolijk  ·  Builder: Baltic Yachts (Fin)  ·  First built: 1999
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About the Baltic 73

Designed by the renowned German naval architecture firm Judel/Vrolijk and built by Finland's prestigious Baltic Yachts, this impressive 73-footer represents the pinnacle of performance cruising yacht design from the late 1990s. First launched in 1999, the Baltic 73 showcases the builder's legendary expertise in advanced composite construction, delivering a vessel that perfectly balances luxury cruising comfort with serious offshore sailing capability. The yacht's fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration, combined with a masthead sloop rig carrying 2,484 square feet of sail area, provides excellent performance across a wide range of conditions. With a theoretical hull speed of 10.44 knots and a sail area-to-displacement ratio of 22.03, she offers spirited sailing performance while maintaining the stability and comfort expected from a yacht of this caliber. Her moderate comfort ratio of 39.32 and favorable capsize screening value of 1.7 indicate a design optimized for extended offshore passages and serious blue-water cruising. The spacious 18-foot beam provides generous interior volume, while the substantial displacement of 77,160 pounds with 29,762 pounds of ballast ensures impressive stability and seakindly motion in challenging conditions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 73.16 ft / 22.30 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 60.69 ft / 18.50 m
Beam 18.04 ft / 5.50 m
Max Draft 9.84 ft / 3.00 m
Displacement 77,160.00 lb / 34,999 kg
Ballast 29,762.00 lb / 13,500 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 2,484.00 ft² / 230.77 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG Composite
Designer Judel/Vrolijk
Builder Baltic Yachts (FIN)
First Built 1999
Associations Baltic Yachts
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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
 22.03
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 38.57
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 154.1
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 39.32
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
 1.7
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 10.44 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.98
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3,912.01 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 22.03
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 92.36 ft / 28.15 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 26.90 ft / 8.20 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 83.17 ft / 25.35 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 29.86 ft / 9.10 m
SA Fore 1,242.24 ft² / 115.41 m²
SA Main 1,241.73 ft² / 115.36 m²
SA Total (100%) 2,483.97 ft² / 230.77 m²
Est. Forestay Length 96.20 ft / 29.32 m
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