The Nicholson 345 is a 34.5ft fractional sloop designed by Ron Holland and built in fiberglass by Camper & Nicholson between 1979 and 1981.
25 units have been built.
The Nicholson 345 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Nicholson 345 | ||
| Length | 34.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 11 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.07 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 199.98 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.52 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.07 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.28 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 656 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 234 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 295.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36 ft | ||
| J | 13 ft | ||
| P | 42.25 ft | ||
| E | 14 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 15 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 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 | Ron Holland | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 25 |
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