The Nicholson 32 mk X - XI is a 33.01ft masthead sloop designed by Charles A. Nicholson / Peter Nicholson and built in fiberglass by Halmatic Ltd. between 1972 and 1981.
132 units have been built.
It accomodates 5 people in 1 cabins plus salon.
The Nicholson 32 mk X - XI is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Nicholson 32 mk X - XI | ||
| Length | 33.01 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 18300 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.46 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 54.25 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 392.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.42 | ||
| Capsize | 1.61 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.02 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Displacement | 12191.55 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6613.86 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.57 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 511.72 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 253.92 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 258.01 sq.ft | ||
| I | 40.29 ft | ||
| J | 12.60 ft | ||
| P | 35.10 ft | ||
| E | 14.70 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 28 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 53 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 1 | ||
| Nb of berths | 5 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Halmatic Ltd. | ||
| Designer | Charles A. Nicholson / Peter Nicholson | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 132 |