Nicholson 31
The Nicholson 31 is a 30.54ft masthead sloop designed by Raymond Wall and built in fiberglass by Camper & Nicholson between 1976 and 1980.
119 units have been built.
It accomodates 6 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Nicholson 31 is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is 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.
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Main features
| Model | Nicholson 31 | ||
| Length | 30.54 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.20 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.99 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 30500 |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.05 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.91 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 411.18 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.95 | ||
| Capsize | 1.74 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.18 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.99 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13007.26 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4806.07 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.59 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 484.05 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 44.29 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 246.92 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 236.81 sq.ft | ||
| I | 39.21 ft | ||
| J | 12.60 ft | ||
| P | 34.88 ft | ||
| E | 13.58 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 12 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 21 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 93 gals | ||
| Headroom | 5.97 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 6 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Camper & Nicholson | ||
| Designer | Raymond Wall | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1980 | ||
| Number built | 119 |