BENETEAU OCEANIS 45, Owner'S Manual

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- This boat was tested using the stability rating STIX, which is a worldwide safety measurement of stability and which
takes account of the length of the vessel, its displacement, hull dimensions, stability characteristics and flooding
proofness. This test produced the following results:
Shallow draught version (Shallow draught keel)
Deep draught version (Deep draught keel)
- This boat was found to be capable of carrying its crew, even when flooded.
- This boat is liable to capsize or to become flooded if carrying too much sail. In these circumstances it could sink. It is
important to reduce the sail area if the wind exceeds force 3 on the scale of Beaufort. It is important to be especially vigilant
in strong gusts of wind or in a squall.
- Take extra precautions if sailing downwind when you come round onto a beam reach, as both the apparent wind and
the angle of heel will increase. Such changes to the point of sail must not be made at speed and you should first consider
reducing sail.
Boat with minimal load -
Classical mast / Roller furling
mast
Boat with maximum load -
Classical mast / Roller furling
mast
Angle of vanishing stability (in degrees) 110° / 109° 107° / 106°
STIX 38.4 / 37.2 37.9 / 36.9
Boat with minimal load -
Classical mast / Roller furling
mast
Boat with maximum load -
Classical mast / Roller furling
mast
Angle of vanishing stability (in degrees) 112° / 110° 109° / 108°
STIX 39.3 / 38.1 38.8 / 37.7
- If carrying too much sail, the boat could
capsize.
- It is important to take additional precautions
in very strong winds or in a confused sea or
breaking waves.
Manoeuvrability