Ker 46 To be released
Ker Yacht design and McConaghy Boats are gearing up for the release of the Ker 46 carbon-based racing yacht, following the success of its stable-mate the Ker 40.
The new performance vessel has been optimised for IRC and ORCi racing, for competition against mixed ?eets across a wide range conditions and venues.
The 13.9m racer will be powered with a 40hp Yanmar diesel engine and feature a deep, T-shaped lead bulb keel with a high Ballast to Displacement ratio for superior handling.
AFR Midnight Rambler, a Ker 40, won the Australia Day City of Sydney Cup,
January 2012. Just like the Ker 40, the Ker 46 high performance racing yacht will be built to production volumes, with build slots available for mid-2012.
Prices for the Ker 46 start from US$659,000.