Masthead Ketch
• Fin with rudder on skeg
• Built 1979–1984
Dimensions
LOA
48 ft
LWL
39.17 ft
Beam
13.5 ft
Max Draft
5.67 ft
Displacement
37,000 lbs
Ballast
12,500 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.62
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
275
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
33.8%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
1055 sq ft
I
53.7 ft
J
17.08 ft
P
49 ft
E
16 ft
PY
35.42 ft
EY
11.67 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Ketch
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Iron
Production
First Built
1979
Last Built
1984
Number Built
42
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-236
Power
85 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: The boats were fitted with either Ford or Perkins diesels. One of several models sold based on this particular hull. \nThis note from Mayflower owner, Richard Johnson: \n"42 hulls were built by May flower Yachts in Taiwan between 1980 and 1984. It took 7 months to build each yacht"....., "Most of the yachts were semi custom two or three cabin versions. George Stadel III supervised all construction to a very high standard. George Lim was the yard manager."\nA shallow draft version was offered.\n