The Formosa 46 represents a fascinating departure from the heavy, clipper-bowed "leaky teaky" reputation often associated with the Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. While the yard is famous for the traditional William Garden-designed ketches like the Formosa 51, the 46 is a thoroughbred performance cruiser designed by the legendary Doug Peterson. Launched in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Formosa 46 was part of a wave of "Taiwanese Peterson" designs that included the iconic Kelly Peterson 44 and 46. These vessels were intended to provide a faster, more modern alternative to the traditionalist cruising designs of the era, offering a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder configuration that significantly improved upwind performance and responsiveness.
Used Formosa 46 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Formosa
- Model
- 46
- Builder
- Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd.
- Designer
- Doug Peterson (unauthorized)
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - ??
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