The Nordic family boat is a 29.04ft fractional sloop designed by Elvstrøm, Kjærulff, Rögeberg and built in fiberglass by Birka Marine (FIN) between 1974 and 1993.
350 units have been built.
The Nordic family boat is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Nordic family boat | ||
| Length | 29.04 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.69 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.09 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.57 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.91 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 208.32 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.48 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.79 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.09 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6283 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2822 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.54 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 394 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 191.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 203.04 sq.ft | ||
| I | 33.79 ft | ||
| J | 11.32 ft | ||
| P | 36.42 ft | ||
| E | 11.15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 7 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 16 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Birka Marine (FIN) | ||
| Designer | Elvstrøm, Kjærulff, Rögeberg | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1993 | ||
| Number built | 350 |