⛵ Sailboat

CONTEST 48

Masthead Ketch • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1976–1978

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Dimensions

LOA
48.23 ft
LWL
37.57 ft
Beam
14.14 ft
Max Draft
6.42 ft
Displacement
37,883 lbs
Ballast
12,169 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.68 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
319
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
32.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
1050 sq ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
1978
Number Built
5

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Power
75 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
416 gal
Fuel
285 gal

Designer