Masthead Ketch
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1996–1997
Dimensions
LOA
59.92 ft
LWL
52.25 ft
Beam
15.58 ft
Max Draft
7.25 ft
Displacement
52,908 lbs
Ballast
— lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.66
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
—
D/L Ratio ⓘ
166
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
—
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Ketch
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1996
Last Built
1997
Number Built
8
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
M130c
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: Based on the NICHOLSON 58/60 - BLUEWATER 58 with modifications including a new deck layout better suited to ocean racing and an enlarged rig. Used for the 'Clipper Round the World' event until 2003.\nReplaced with the CLIPPER 68 for the 2005 race.