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Celestial 46
Designer: Bryce Fuhriman  ·  Builder: Celestial  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Celestial 46

Finding comprehensive information about the Celestial 46 proves challenging, as this sailboat appears to have limited documentation in mainstream boating databases. This relative obscurity suggests it may have been produced in smaller numbers or represents a more specialized design from a boutique builder. Based on the 46-foot length indicated in its designation, this vessel would typically fall into the performance cruiser or offshore cruising category. Boats of this size generally offer the stability and interior volume necessary for extended coastal cruising or light offshore passages, while maintaining manageable handling characteristics for experienced sailors. Without detailed specifications available, potential buyers should approach research carefully, seeking out owner testimonials, marine surveys of similar hulls, and direct inspection opportunities. The limited information landscape means that parts availability, builder support, and resale values may present additional considerations compared to more mainstream production boats. For sailors drawn to unique designs or those comfortable with more hands-on ownership experiences, boats like the Celestial 46 can offer distinctive sailing characteristics. However, thorough pre-purchase investigation becomes even more critical when comprehensive data remains elusive, making professional marine surveys and experienced broker guidance particularly valuable.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 46.00 ft / 14.02 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 36.25 ft / 11.05 m
Beam 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 31,000.00 lb / 14,061 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 842.00 ft² / 78.22 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin (shoal draft)
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Bryce Fuhriman
Builder Celestial
First Built 1985
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
144
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
13.71
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
38.2
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
1.72
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. 8.07
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
1.54
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 55.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 50.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.0
SA Fore 467.5
SA Main 375.0
How It Compares

vs. Kelly Peterson 46, Passport 47, Seamaster 46

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Dimensions
LOA
Celestial 46 ★
46.0 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
46.3 ft
Passport 47
46.6 ft
Seamaster 46
46.0 ft
LWL
Celestial 46 ★
36.3 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
40.8 ft
Passport 47
39.0 ft
Seamaster 46
40.0 ft
Beam
Celestial 46 ★
13.5 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
13.3 ft
Passport 47
13.5 ft
Seamaster 46
14.3 ft
Displacement
Celestial 46 ★
31 lbs
Kelly Peterson 46
33 lbs
Passport 47
34 lbs
Seamaster 46
33 lbs
Ballast
Celestial 46 ★
Kelly Peterson 46
11 lbs
Passport 47
12 lbs
Seamaster 46
13 lbs
Sail Area
Celestial 46 ★
842 sq ft
Kelly Peterson 46
1 sq ft
Passport 47
1 sq ft
Seamaster 46
982 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Celestial 46 ★
144 s/nm
Kelly Peterson 46
Passport 47
117 s/nm
Seamaster 46
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Celestial 46 ★
13.7
Kelly Peterson 46
17.1
Passport 47
15.3
Seamaster 46
15.3
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Celestial 46 ★
38.2
Kelly Peterson 46
38.5
Passport 47
39.8
Seamaster 46
35.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Celestial 46 ★
1.72
Kelly Peterson 46
1.66
Passport 47
1.67
Seamaster 46
1.78
Hull Speed
Celestial 46 ★
8.1 kts
Kelly Peterson 46
8.6 kts
Passport 47
8.4 kts
Seamaster 46
8.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Celestial 46 ★
1.5
Kelly Peterson 46
2.1
Passport 47
2.0
Seamaster 46
2.2
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