Nicholson 55 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 60.90 | 18.56 |
| J | 20.70 | 6.31 |
| P | 54.00 | 16.46 |
| E | 20.20 | 6.16 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 60.90 | 18.56 |
| JSP | 20.70 | 6.31 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 20.7 | 6.3 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 630.3 | 58.6 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 589 | 54.7 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 1219.3 | 113.3 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 1071.5 | 99.6 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 53.8 | 16.4 |
| LWL | 39.1 | 11.9 |
| Beam | 14.3 | 4.4 |
| Draft | N/AN/A | |
| Displacement | 38029 lbs. | 17250 kgs. |
| Ballast | 17901 lbs. | 8120 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.47 | 0.47 |
| Displac. / LOA | 706.86 | 1051.83 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin with rudder on skeg |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Raymond Wall |
| Builder | Camper & Nicholson |
| Construction | FG/Aluminum |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1971 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | 26 |