Nicholson 345

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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.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 98%

Model	Nicholson 345
Length	34.50 ft (95%)	the closest to 34.67 ft
Beam	11 ft (100%)	the closest to 11 ft
Draft	6.07 ft
Country	United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 73%

Sail area / displ.	20.67 (73%)	the closest to 21.24
Ballast / displ.	41.18 %
Displ. / length	199.98
Comfort ratio	23.52
Capsize	1.95

Hull 39%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with spade rudder
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	29.50 ft (39%)	the closest to 27.83 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