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Kaufman 46
Designer: Scott Kaufman  ·  Builder: Snug Harbor Boat Works  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Kaufman 46

While comprehensive specifications remain elusive, the Kaufman 46 represents an intriguing entry in the mid-sized sailboat market that deserves attention from serious sailors. This 46-foot vessel appears to have been designed with performance-oriented cruising in mind, suggesting capabilities that would appeal to sailors seeking both comfortable passage-making and responsive sailing characteristics. The limited available information indicates this design likely emerged during an era when builders were focusing on creating versatile platforms suitable for both coastal exploration and longer offshore passages. Given its size category, the Kaufman 46 would typically offer sufficient interior volume for extended cruising while maintaining the hull proportions necessary for competent sailing performance. Sailors researching this model should expect a boat that balances livability with seaworthiness, though the specific execution of that balance remains to be determined through hands-on inspection. The relative scarcity of detailed specifications suggests either limited production numbers or a design that didn't achieve widespread market penetration. Prospective buyers would benefit from thorough professional surveys and sea trials to fully evaluate the boat's condition and sailing characteristics, particularly given the limited documented performance data available for comparison shopping.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 46.00 ft / 14.02 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
Beam 13.33 ft / 4.06 m
Max Draft 8.25 ft / 2.51 m
Displacement 21,000.00 lb / 9,525 kg
Ballast 12,000.00 lb / 5,443 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 993.00 ft² / 92.25 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Scott Kaufman
Builder Snug Harbor Boat Works
First Built 1981
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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
53
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
20.95
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
25.97
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
1.94
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. 8.15
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
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Kaufman 46 ★
46.0 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
46.3 ft
Morris 46
45.9 ft
Oyster 46
46.0 ft
LWL
Kaufman 46 ★
37.0 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
40.8 ft
Morris 46
34.5 ft
Oyster 46
39.6 ft
Beam
Kaufman 46 ★
13.3 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
13.3 ft
Morris 46
13.0 ft
Oyster 46
14.0 ft
Displacement
Kaufman 46 ★
21 lbs
Kelly Peterson 46
33 lbs
Morris 46
23 lbs
Oyster 46
31 lbs
Ballast
Kaufman 46 ★
12 lbs
Kelly Peterson 46
11 lbs
Morris 46
8 lbs
Oyster 46
12 lbs
Sail Area
Kaufman 46 ★
993 sq ft
Kelly Peterson 46
1 sq ft
Morris 46
879 sq ft
Oyster 46
980 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Kaufman 46 ★
53 s/nm
Kelly Peterson 46
Morris 46
Oyster 46
135 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Kaufman 46 ★
21.0
Kelly Peterson 46
17.1
Morris 46
17.2
Oyster 46
15.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Kaufman 46 ★
Kelly Peterson 46
Morris 46
36.7 %
Oyster 46
40.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Kaufman 46 ★
26.0
Kelly Peterson 46
38.5
Morris 46
31.5
Oyster 46
35.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Kaufman 46 ★
1.94
Kelly Peterson 46
1.66
Morris 46
1.82
Oyster 46
1.77
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Kaufman 46 ★
Kelly Peterson 46
Morris 46
255
Oyster 46
230
Hull Speed
Kaufman 46 ★
8.2 kts
Kelly Peterson 46
8.6 kts
Morris 46
7.9 kts
Oyster 46
8.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Kaufman 46 ★
Kelly Peterson 46
2.1
Morris 46
2.2
Oyster 46
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