The Nelson/Marek 52 is a custom IMS-era offshore racing yacht designed by Bruce Nelson and Bruce Marek and built by New England Boatworks (NEB) and other yards in the late 1990s and 2000s. Designed to perform under the IMS Rule, the 52 carries a tall fractional rig over a deep T-keel and finely-tuned hull form aimed at offshore handicap events such as the Newport Bermuda Race and Annapolis-Newport. Like all Nelson/Marek designs, the 52 reflects Bruce Nelson's grand-prix background and the firm's emphasis on race-course performance combined with offshore reliability.
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What is the Nelson Marek 52's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Nelson Marek 52 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 29.74. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Nelson Marek 52's comfort ratio?
The Nelson Marek 52 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 19.1. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Nelson Marek 52 safe for offshore sailing?
The Nelson Marek 52 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.04. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Nelson Marek 52?
The theoretical hull speed of the Nelson Marek 52 is 8.89 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Nelson Marek 52 weigh?
The Nelson Marek 52 has a displacement of 18,500 and a length overall (LOA) of 52.0.
Who designed the Nelson Marek 52?
The Nelson Marek 52 was designed by Nelson/Marek, first built in 1995.