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NICHOLSON 38

Masthead Ketch • Long Keel • Built 1966–1975

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Dimensions

LOA
37.83 ft
LWL
27 ft
Beam
10.5 ft
Max Draft
5.17 ft
Displacement
15,904 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.67 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
361
Ballast Ratio ⓘ

Sail Plan

Sail Area
662 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Ketch
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1966
Last Built
1975
Number Built
134

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4107
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: Similar to the Alden MISTRAL (without the keel/cb).

Designer

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