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NICHOLSON 1/2 TON

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1977

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Dimensions

LOA
30 ft
LWL
24.75 ft
Beam
10.25 ft
Max Draft
5.75 ft
Displacement
5,952 lbs
Ballast
3,086 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.26 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
27.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
175
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
51.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
563 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Iron

Production

First Built
1977
Last Built
Number Built
28

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Power
12 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
20 gal
Fuel
12 gal
Notes: Same hull design as the more cruising oriented NICHOLSON 303 as well as the FAST 303, built in Brazil.\nThanks to David S. for providing corrections and additional information.

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