⛵ Sailboat DB

NICHOLSON 42

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1974

photo drawing

Dimensions

LOA
41.83 ft
LWL
29.17 ft
Beam
12.17 ft
Max Draft
5.5 ft
Displacement
22,400 lbs
Ballast
8,818 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.73 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
403
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.4%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
897 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
Number Built
14
Notes: Thanks to designer Ray Wall for additional information and photo.

Builder