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Oceanic 46 Brewer

Designer: Ted Brewer  ·  Builder: Mao Ta Shipyard, (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Oceanic 46 Brewer

Designed by the respected Ted Brewer, the Oceanic 46 is a substantial bluewater cruising sailboat built with serious offshore passagemaking in mind. Brewer, a Canadian naval architect with a long reputation for producing seaworthy and practical designs, brought his characteristic attention to stability and comfort to this vessel, making it well suited for extended ocean voyages and life aboard in demanding conditions. As a larger cruising yacht, the Oceanic 46 is intended for sailors who prioritize range, safety, and liveability over racing performance. Brewer's designs typically favor full keels or modified full keels, strong directional stability, and hull forms that handle heavy weather with confidence — traits that resonate strongly with long-distance cruising families and bluewater adventurers. While detailed specifications remain limited in available records, the boat's size and heritage suggest ample interior volume for extended passages, generous tankage, and a seakindly motion offshore. Buyers researching this model would do well to connect with the Brewer design community or owners' networks to uncover build histories and any variations between individual examples. It remains a thoughtful choice for experienced cruisers seeking a capable bluewater passage maker.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 45.75 ft / 13.94 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 36.50 ft / 11.13 m
Beam 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
Max Draft 5.83 ft / 1.78 m
Displacement 33,500.00 lb / 15,195 kg
Ballast 11,500.00 lb / 5,216 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Ted Brewer
Builder Mao Ta Shipyard, (Taiwan)
First Built 1980
Number Built 40
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Performance Ratios
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
34.33
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
307.55
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. 10.56 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.90
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,093.00 ft² / 101.54 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Ford-Lehman/Perkens
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 240 gals / 908 L
Water Capacity 300 gals / 1,136 L
How It Compares

vs. Cambria 44, Endeavour 43, Kelly Peterson 46, Liberty 458, Oyster 46

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Dimensions
LOA
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
45.8 ft
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45.9 ft
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45.3 ft
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46.3 ft
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45.8 ft
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46.0 ft
LWL
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
36.5 ft
Cambria 44
36.3 ft
Endeavour 43
35.0 ft
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40.8 ft
Liberty 458
40.3 ft
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39.6 ft
Beam
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
13.5 ft
Cambria 44
13.5 ft
Endeavour 43
14.0 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
13.3 ft
Liberty 458
12.9 ft
Oyster 46
14.0 ft
Displacement
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
33 lbs
Cambria 44
28 lbs
Endeavour 43
33 lbs
Kelly Peterson 46
33 lbs
Liberty 458
31 lbs
Oyster 46
31 lbs
Ballast
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
11 lbs
Cambria 44
11 lbs
Endeavour 43
12 lbs
Kelly Peterson 46
11 lbs
Liberty 458
11 lbs
Oyster 46
12 lbs
Sail Area
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
Cambria 44
Endeavour 43
Kelly Peterson 46
1 sq ft
Liberty 458
925 sq ft
Oyster 46
980 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
Cambria 44
90 s/nm
Endeavour 43
132 s/nm
Kelly Peterson 46
Liberty 458
138 s/nm
Oyster 46
135 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
Cambria 44
Endeavour 43
Kelly Peterson 46
17.1
Liberty 458
15.1
Oyster 46
15.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
34.3 %
Cambria 44
40.2 %
Endeavour 43
36.4 %
Kelly Peterson 46
Liberty 458
Oyster 46
40.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
Cambria 44
Endeavour 43
Kelly Peterson 46
38.5
Liberty 458
37.8
Oyster 46
35.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
Cambria 44
Endeavour 43
Kelly Peterson 46
1.66
Liberty 458
1.65
Oyster 46
1.77
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
307
Cambria 44
266
Endeavour 43
343
Kelly Peterson 46
Liberty 458
Oyster 46
230
Hull Speed
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
Cambria 44
Endeavour 43
Kelly Peterson 46
8.6 kts
Liberty 458
8.5 kts
Oyster 46
8.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Oceanic 46 Brewer ★
Cambria 44
Endeavour 43
Kelly Peterson 46
2.1
Liberty 458
2.4
Oyster 46
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