Nicholson 48 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 51.50 | 15.70 |
| J | 15.50 | 4.72 |
| P | 45.30 | 13.81 |
| E | 15.30 | 4.66 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 51.50 | 15.70 |
| JSP | 15.50 | 4.72 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 15.5 | 4.7 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 399.1 | 37.1 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 374.3 | 34.8 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 773.4 | 71.9 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 678.5 | 63.1 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 47.7 | 14.5 |
| LWL | 34.3 | 10.5 |
| Beam | 12.9 | 3.9 |
| Draft | N/AN/A | |
| Displacement | 31300 lbs. | 14198 kgs. |
| Ballast | 10025 lbs. | 4547 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.32 | 0.32 |
| Displac. / LOA | 656.18 | 979.17 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin with rudder on skeg |
| Rig Type | Masthead Ketch |
| Designer | Camper & Nicholson/Raymond Wall |
| Builder | Halmatic (UK) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1972 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | 42 |