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NELSON 37

Masthead Ketch • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1970

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
37.4 ft
LWL
30.35 ft
Beam
11.15 ft
Max Draft
5.25 ft
Displacement
17,637 lbs
Ballast
6,393 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.71 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
13.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
282
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
36.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
553 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Ketch
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1970
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Power
72 hp
Engine Type
Diesel