Durbeck 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Cutter

LOA

46.75' · 14.25 m

Displ.

35,000 lbs · 15,876 kg

First year

1974

The Durbeck 46, often referred to as the D46, stands as a quintessential example of the "overbuilt" era of American boatbuilding. Designed by the renowned naval architect Stephen R. Seaton and launched in 1974, this ketchrigged cruiser was conceived for the primary purpose of crossing oceans with unwavering stability. Built by Durbeck’s Inc. in Bradenton, Florida, the D46 utilized heavyduty solid fiberglass construction, earning it a reputation as a "bulletproof" vessel among circumnavigators. During its production run, which lasted through the 1970s and 1980s, the model became the flagship of the Durbeck line, embodying a design philosophy where displacement and safety at sea took precedence over lightair performance or modern aesthetics. While the company ceased operations in 1990, the D46 remains a staple of the bluewater cruising community, often cited as a benchmark for traditional heavydisplacement design.