Helmsman Carrera Helmsman

Sailboat 37′ 8″ Since 1984

Overview

Builder
Helmsman
Model
Carrera Helmsman
Type
Sailboat
Built
1984–1991
Designer
Håkan Södergren
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ 8″ (11.49 m)
Waterline length
30′ 2″ (9.20 m)
Beam
7′ 11″ (2.41 m)
Displacement
8,848 lb (4,013 kg)
Ballast
5,376 lb (2,439 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
608 sq ft (56.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
37′ 1″ (11.30 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 8″ (4.16 m)
P (mainsail luff)
42′ 8″ (13.00 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ 5″ (4.70 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.7

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
143

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
61%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.53

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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