Introduction
Designed by Ian Proctor, the Nimrod was the new model for 1968, introduced specifically to offer dinghy sailors a natural progression to weekend trailer-sailer cruising. It offered 2 reasonable births and by using a cockpit tent provided 2 deck berths for children. However despite being a very fast boat, already the Westerly reputation had reached such a level that the basic accomodation fell short of what was expected and so disappointingly only 186 were made.
Statistics
Designer: |
Ian Proctor |
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Keel: |
Lift / Fin
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Cockpit: |
Aft
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LOA (feet): |
17' 9"
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LWL (feet): |
15' 6"
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Beam (feet): |
6' 5"
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Draft (feet): |
0' 8" - 4' 0" / 3' 2"
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Displacement (lb): |
1,190
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Ballast (lb): |
250
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Berths: |
2
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Heads: |
1
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Rig: |
Sloop
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Fuel (galls (UK)): |
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Main (sq. feet): |
100,
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No. 1 Genoa (sq. feet): |
77,
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No 1 Jib (sq. feet): |
35,
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Sail ID: |
ND
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Water (galls (UK)): |
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Built: |
1968 - 1971
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Number Built: |
186
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The Westerly Owners Association Definitive Guides
A definitive guide to the early Westerly designs can be found on the Westerly Owners Association website here
Maintenance, Repair and Upgrades
Upgrades and Enhancements
Other Topics
References
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