Built by Carroll Marine from 1995 in a limited run of just six hulls, this Nelson/Marek collaboration represents a focused approach to performance cruising design. The 46-footer strikes an appealing balance between comfort and sailing ability, with its moderate displacement of 18,500 pounds and substantial 11,000-pound ballast providing both stability and reasonable performance under sail. The design's fin keel and spade rudder configuration, combined with a masthead sloop rig carrying 1,195 square feet of sail area, delivers respectable sailing characteristics for both coastal cruising and offshore passages. With a comfort ratio of 21.38, the boat leans toward the performance end of the cruising spectrum while maintaining adequate accommodations for extended voyaging. The capsize screening formula of 2.06 suggests reasonable offshore capability, though this design is perhaps best suited to coastal and near-shore cruising applications. The Nelson/Marek partnership brought together expertise in both racing and cruising design philosophies, resulting in a boat that doesn't sacrifice sailing enjoyment for creature comforts. Given the limited production run, these boats represent an exclusive choice for sailors seeking something beyond mainstream production offerings, with the fiberglass construction ensuring durability and relatively straightforward maintenance.
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