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The equation incorporates SA/Disp (100% fore triangle) and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size. For boats of the same length, generally the higher the S#, the lower the PHRF.
The Exploration 45 is an aluminium centreboarder capable of taking on any adventure, from polar exploration to tropical sailing. She was voted ‘Best Boat’ and ‘Boat of the Year’ in 2015. Leaflet.
Garcia Exploration 45. General Description - Standard version . 2 Cabins / 2 Heads compartments / 1 sea bunk. I. Key specification. A boat designed to sail and live aboard both in …
Garcia Exploration 45 is a 48′ 9″ / 14.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Garcia Yachts starting in 2014.
The Garcia Exploration 45 Compared to the Boréal 47—Part 1, Introduction and Rig. John Harries. Nov 16, 2019. 92 Comments Reading Time: 10 minutes. Pete and Tracy Goss’s Garcia Exploration 45 at the Annapolis boat show. While at …
Both the Garcia Exploration 45 and the Boréal 44/47 have efficient NACA airfoil-sectioned centreboards and rudders, unlike the Ovnis that use flat plates. This provides a substantial performance boost for the Boréal, particularly upwind, …
Garcia Exploration 45. Catalog excerpts. Garcia Yachting is developing a new exploration yacht in close collaboration with Jimmy Cornell for his next round the world voyage, this time through the Northwest Passage EXPLORATION & …
The Exploration 45 garcia is a 46.62ft cutter designed by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design and built in aluminum by Garcia Yachts since 2014. The Exploration 45 garcia is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered.