New Zealand 45

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New Zealand 45
Development
DesignerGary Mull
LocationUnited States
Year1984
Builder(s)
NameNew Zealand 45
Boat
Boat weight22,000 lb (9,979 kg)
Draft8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Hull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA45.00 ft (13.72 m)
LWL36.50 ft (11.13 m)
Beam13.75 ft (4.19 m)
Hull appendages
Generalinternal spade-type rudder
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast10,515 lb (4,770 kg)
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height58.50 ft (17.83 m)
J foretriangle base18.12 ft (5.52 m)
P mainsail luff52.40 ft (15.97 m)
E mainsail foot14.10 ft (4.30 m)
Sails
Mainsail area369.42 sq ft (34.320 m2)
Jib/genoa area530.01 sq ft (49.240 m2)
Total sail area900 sq ft (84 m2)
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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][4][5]

Production[]

The boat was built by in Whangarei, New Zealand, starting in 1984. A total of five were constructed.[1][5]

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][5]

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][5]

The boat has a hull speed of 8.1 kn (15.00 km/h).[2][5]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d McArthur, Bruce (2021). "New Zealand 45 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b c InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for New Zealand 45". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Garry Mull (1939-1994)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  4. ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "Gary Mull". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "New Zealand 45". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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