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LORD HELMSMAN

Fractional Sloop • Long keel w/trans. hung rudder • Built 1978–1988

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Dimensions

LOA
31.33 ft
LWL
25.26 ft
Beam
9.78 ft
Max Draft
4.92 ft
Displacement
10,803 lbs
Ballast
5,512 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.77 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
299
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
51.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
454 sq ft
I
38.6 ft
J
11.48 ft
P
39.37 ft
E
11.81 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1978
Last Built
1988
Number Built
90

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD 11
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: A slightly modified version called the LORD HELMSMAN II was introduced in the mid 1980s. It featured a higher coach roof, slightly different rig and a standard Yanmar 2GM diesel.

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