New Zealand 45
The New Zealand 45 is a sailboat that was designed by American Gary Mull and first built in 1984. The design is out of production.[1][2][3]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Gary Mull |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1984 |
| Builder(s) | New Zealand Yachts |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 22,000 lb (9,979 kg) |
| Hull | |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 45.00 ft (13.72 m) |
| LWL | 36.50 ft (11.13 m) |
| Beam | 13.75 ft (4.19 m) |
| Hull draft | 8.00 ft (2.44 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| General | internal spade-type rudder |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 10,515 lb (4,770 kg) |
| Rig | |
| General | Masthead sloop |
| I (foretriangle height) | 58.50 ft (17.83 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 18.12 ft (5.52 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 52.40 ft (15.97 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 14.10 ft (4.30 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 369.42 sq ft (34.320 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 530.01 sq ft (49.240 m2) |
| Total sail area | 900 sq ft (84 m2) |
The boat was built by New Zealand Yachts in Whangarei, New Zealand. A total of five were constructed.[1]
Design
The New Zealand 45 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 22,000 lb (9,979 kg) and carries 10,515 lb (4,770 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 8.00 ft (2.44 m).[1][2]
The boat is fitted with a Pathfinder diesel engine of 50 hp (37 kW). It carries 80 U.S. gallons (300 L; 67 imp gal) of fuel and 200 U.S. gallons (760 L; 170 imp gal) of fresh water.[1]
The boat has a hull speed of 8.1 kn (15.00 km/h).[2]
See also
References
- Browning, Randy (2016). "New Zealand 45 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for New Zealand 45". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- Browning, Randy (2016). "Garry Mull (1939-1994)". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 5 September 2016.