The Nelson marek 46 is a 46.58ft masthead sloop designed by Nelson/Marek and built in fiberglass by Carroll Marine since 1995.
6 units have been built.
The Nelson marek 46 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Nelson marek 46 | ||
| Length | 46.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 9.17 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 27.44 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 59.46 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 136.59 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.38 | ||
| Capsize | 2.06 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 39.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 9.17 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.40 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1195 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Carroll Marine | ||
| Designer | Nelson/Marek | ||
| First built | 1995 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 6 |