Nicholson 27
12 / 179 - score 76%
The Nicholson 27 is a 27.25ft fractional sloop designed by Peter Milne and built in fiberglass by Camper & Nicholson between 1978 and 1981.
20 units have been built.
The Nicholson 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
Nicholson 27 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 97%
| Model | Nicholson 27 | ||
| Length | 27.25 ft (97%) | the closest to 27.33 ft | |
| Beam | 9.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Login or register to personnalize this screen.
You will be able to pin external links of your choice.
See how Sailboatlab works in video
Ratios 66%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.75 (71%) | the closest to 17.26 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 41.89 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 226.58 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.79 (61%) | the closest to 20.59 | |
| Capsize | 2.08 |
Hull 74%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.33 ft (74%) | the closest to 22.75 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6445 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.47 knots |
We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 383 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 | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 10 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Camper & Nicholson | ||
| Designer | Peter Milne | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 20 |