Bowman 45 rigging specifications & indicative costs
Bowman 45 — yacht rigging reference with indicative standing rigging, running rigging and equipment data. Core specifications and recommendations should be confirmed against the individual yacht.
Yacht and rig details
| Production | United Kingdom, 1985–2000 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 14.50 m |
| Beam | 3.96 m |
| Displacement | 13,500 kg |
| Rig | Cutter |
| Mast stepping | Keel stepped |
| Spreaders | 2 |
Bowman 45 standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 10 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £4,523 – £5,099 inc VAT |
Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 304S — 16.90 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 20 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C211 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 17.70 m |
| Suggested boom section | E300 |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (3 reef lines) |
Bowman 45 running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 12 mm | 38.9 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa halyard | 12 mm | 38.9 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Spinnaker halyard | 12 mm | 38.9 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa sheets | 14 mm | 23.2 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 14 mm | 21.8 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.