The Outbound 46 is a high-performance offshore cruising sailboat designed by Carl Schumacher. The sailboat is recognized for its solid fiberglass construction, speed, and safety features for long-distance voyaging.

General Specifications

• Designer: Carl Schumacher
• Builder: Outbound Yachts
• LOA (Length Overall): 46 ft 4 in
• LWL (Length Waterline): 40 ft 3 in
• Beam: 13 ft 6 in
• Draft: 6 ft 6 in
• Displacement: 28,000 lbs (approximate, varies by model year)
• Ballast: 10,000 lbs
• Sail Area: 1,083 sq ft
• Engine: Yanmar 4JH80 diesel engine

Construction and Exterior

• Hull and deck: The hull is 100% hand-laid solid fiberglass with vinylester resin used in the outer layers to prevent osmosis. The deck is vacuum-bagged, Divinycell-cored fiberglass.
• Safety features: A watertight bulkhead is located 7 feet from the bow. The keel is laminated to the hull, eliminating the need for keel bolts. An open transom ensures rapid cockpit drainage.
• Cockpit: The deep, secure, T-shaped aft cockpit provides excellent protection and visibility. It features long seating, a walkthrough transom, and extensive storage, including a dedicated liferaft locker. A hard dodger with safety glass was a popular optional feature.
• Sailing rig: This Outbound 46 is set up as a solent rig with a large mainsail, designed for fast and easy handling by a shorthanded crew. The aluminum spar is from Charleston Spars, and all control lines lead aft to the cockpit.

Interior Accommodations

• Layout: The interior is finished in handcrafted teak with a teak-and-holly sole and features a semi-raised salon with large windows for abundant natural light. The three-step companionway allows safe and easy access below deck.
• Galley: A U-shaped galley provides a safe space for offshore cooking, with a centerline double stainless steel sink, gimbaled three-burner stove, and ample storage.
• Forward master cabin: Located forward, it includes either a centerline queen with drawers, lockers, and an ensuite head.
• Aft guest cabin: Located aft on the starboard side, it offers a large double berth, standing headroom, and its own storage.
• Nav station: A forward-facing nav station provides a functional workspace for charts and electronics, with easy access to the AC/DC breaker panel.
• Utility workroom: A standout feature of the Outbound 46 is the dedicated aft utility room, accessible via a lift-up cockpit seat. It provides a workbench, tool storage, and space for a generator and watermaker.

Galley

• U-Shaped Galley
• Corian Countertops
• Double Stainless Steel Sink
• Scandvik Marine Fixtures
• Saltwater and Freshwater Foot Pumps
• (2) High Volume In-line Water Filters
• Force 10 3-burner Propane Stove & Oven (20 lb tank)
• Top & Front Loading Refrigeration/Freezer Box
• Kenmore Microwave

Sails and Rigging

• Sparcraft Double Spreader Mast
• Sparcraft Boom
• Mainsail cover w/incorporated Lazy Jacks
• Spinnaker Pole Mast Track
• Sparcraft Gas-Charged Boom Vang
• Carbon Fiber Forespar Whisker Pole
• Harken Headsail Furler
• Inner Forestay with Harken Furler
• Sailtec Hydraulic Backstay
• (2) Lewmar Revo 2-Speed Electric Primary Winches
• (1) Lewmar #48 STC Electric Secondary Winch
• (1) Lewmar #48 Secondary Winch
• (2) Lewmar #40 Winches on Mast
• Fully Battened Hood Vectran Mainsail
• Hood Vectran 140% Genoa
• Hood Vectran 75% Solant Jib
• FinDelta Steading Sail

Electronics

• Icom IC-M506 at Navigation Station
• Icom Command MicIII VHF at Helm
• Raymarine 650 Class B AIS Transceiver
• Icom IC-M800 CCB Transceiver
• Icom AT-140 Automatic SSB Antenna Tuner
• Raymarine 4kW 24" Quantum Radar
• Raymarine Evolution Linear Type 2 Autopilot
• Raymarine p70 Autopilot Control
• (3) Raymarine i70 Multi Displays
• Datamarine Corinthian Fathometer (Over Companionway)
• Datamarine International Offshore Fathometer (Navigation Station)
• Raymarine e9 9" Hybridtouch Chart Plotter
• Raymarine e7 7" Chart Plotter (Over Companionway)
• Raymarine Wind Instrument
• Fusion 750 Stereo with Interior and Exterior Speakers
• Flatscreen Television with Glomex Antenna
• Siren Marine Geo Security Tracking and Sensors
• Wirie Cell Phone & Wifi Repeater
• ASI DBX2 Precision Barometer at Navigation Station

Electrical/Mechanical

• Northern Lights GenSet (new 2021)
• Firefly Energy Oasis Group 31 House Batteries
• (1) Group 27 Starting Battery
• Blue Sea Systems Battery Switch
• Xantrex LinkLITE House Battery Monitor
• Xantrex Xanbus System Control Panel
• Xantrex Freedom Battery Charger/ Inverter
• (2) 315 Watt Solar Panels
• Guest Galvanic Isolator
• Three (3) 16,000 BTU Cruisair Reverse-Cycle Heating & Air Conditioning Units
• Espar Diesel Heating System
• Six (6) 12-Volt Cabin Fans

Ground Tackle

• Lewmar Ocean 4 Electric Windlass
• Rocna 77 lb Anchor with 200' Chain
• Fortress FX-37 Stern Anchor with 40' Chain & 200' Rode

Tender & Outboard

• 2022 AB 9.5 Rigid Aluminum Inflatable
• 2022 Tohatsu 20HP Four Stroke