Nicholson 48

Masthead Ketch · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1972–present

Specifications

Dimensions

Weights

Ballast / displacement

32.0%

Rig & sail area

Rig

Masthead Ketch

Ratios

SA / displacement

12.1

Displacement / length

345.4

Comfort ratio

41.8

Capsize screening

1.64

Hull speed

7.8 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

1585

Hull

Hull type

Fin with rudder on skeg

Construction

Fiberglass

Production

Years built

1972–present

Units built

42

Designer

Camper, Nicholson, Raymond Wall

Builder

Halmatic, Camper, Nicholsons

Design & history

Notable features

Shoal draft version: 5.5'

Curated reference notes

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