LORD HELMSMAN
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31.33 ft |
| LWL | 25.26 ft |
| Beam | 9.78 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft |
| Displacement | 10,803 lb |
| Ballast | 5,511.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 38.6 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.48 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 39.37 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.81 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 472.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 221.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 376.7 sq ft |
Engine
| Yanmar | 2GM15 hpSee all 65 parts → |
About the LORD HELMSMAN
A slightly modified version called the LORD HELMSMAN II was introduced in the mid 1980s. It featured a higher coach roof, slightly different rig and a standard Yanmar 2GM diesel.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.4 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 60° | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| 75° | 3.7 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| 90° | 3.6 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| 110° | 3.6 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| 120° | 3.4 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| 135° | 3.0 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| 150° | 2.5 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Beat VMG | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Run VMG | 2.2 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.3 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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