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NICHOLSON 44

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1976

photo drawing

Dimensions

LOA
43.25 ft
LWL
29.17 ft
Beam
12.17 ft
Max Draft
5.5 ft
Displacement
22,400 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.73 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
403
Ballast Ratio ⓘ

Sail Plan

Sail Area
897 sq ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
Number Built
8

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-236
Power
85 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
85 gal
Fuel
150 gal
Notes: An extended version of the NICHOLSON 42. It's extra length and modified deck molding allows a passage (walk thru) between main and aft cabins.\nThanks to designer Ray Wall for providing updated information and photo.

Builder