⛵ Sailboat

NICHOLSON 44

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1976

photo drawing

Dimensions

LOA
43.25 ft
LWL
29.17 ft
Beam
12.17 ft
Max Draft
5.5 ft
Displacement
22,400 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

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

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
1976
Last Built
—
Number Built
8

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-236
Power
85 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
85 gal
Fuel
150 gal
Notes:

An extended version of the NICHOLSON 42. It's extra length and modified deck molding allows a passage (walk thru) between main and aft cabins.

Thanks to designer Ray Wall for providing updated information and photo.

Builder