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NICHOLSON 48

Masthead Ketch • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1972

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Dimensions

LOA
47.67 ft
LWL
34.33 ft
Beam
12.92 ft
Max Draft
7 ft
Displacement
31,300 lbs
Ballast
10,025 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.64 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
12.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
345
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
32.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
746 sq ft
I
51.5 ft
J
15.5 ft
P
45.3 ft
E
15.3 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Ketch
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1972
Last Built
Number Built
42

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-236
Power
72 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: Shoal draft vers: 5.5'

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