Seller's Description
This meticulously maintained 1988 Olson 911SE, designed by the legendary George Olson, combines the innovative performance of a light-displacement racer with the comfort of a capable cruiser. Known for its exceptional upwind ability and balanced handling, the Olson 911SE has a storied history as a standout in both competitive racing and weekend cruising. With its LOA of 2911, beam of 104, and displacement of 8,680 lbs, this boat exemplifies the cutting-edge yacht design of its era while remaining highly relevant today.
A Legacy of Performance: The Olson 911SE was built to deliver speed and stability, featuring a finely tuned hull and rig that allows for efficient sailing in a variety of conditions. This vessel, kept on Lake Michigan since new, has been extensively upgraded and first launched in St. Augustine in December 2023 following a complete restoration.
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Specs
- Designer
- Carl Schumacher
- Builder
- Ericson Yachts
- Associations
- ?
- # Built
- ?
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Fin
- Rudder
- Spade
- Construction
- FG
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 29′ 11″ / 9.1 m
- Waterline Length
- 25′ 0″ / 7.6 m
- Beam
- 10′ 5″ / 3.2 m
- Draft
- 5′ 8″ / 1.7 m
- Displacement
- 8,100 lb / 3,674 kg
- Ballast
- 3,200 lb / 1,451 kg
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Sloop
- Reported Sail Area
- 472′² / 43.9 m²
- Total Sail Area
- 473′² / 43.9 m²
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- 214′² / 19.9 m²
- P
- 35′ 11″ / 11 m
- E
- 11′ 10″ / 3.6 m
- Air Draft
- ?
Foresail
- Sail Area
- 258′² / 24 m²
- I
- 41′ 11″ / 12.8 m
- J
- 12′ 3″ / 3.8 m
- Forestay Length
- 43′ 9″ / 13.3 m
Auxilary Power
- Make
- ?
- Model
- ?
- HP
- ?
- Fuel Type
- ?
- Fuel Capacity
- ?
- Engine Hours
- ?
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- ?
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- 1
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
7.6 kn
Classic: 6.7 kn
Hull Speed
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Formula
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
18.7
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
Formula
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
- SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D: Displacement in pounds.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
39.5
<40: less stiff, less powerful
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Formula
Ballast / Displacement * 100
- Displacement/Length
-
231.4
200-300: moderate
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
Formula
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- Comfort Ratio
-
20.9
20-30: coastal cruiser
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Formula
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- Capsize Screening
-
2.1
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
Formula
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
Notes
Molds for this yacht were acquired from Pacific Boat Works.
Boats built by Ericson where built using a heavier layup schedule (with less or no core), which accounts for the greater displacement shown here.
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