Nicholson 38

5 / 26 - score 64%

The Nicholson 38 is a 37.83ft masthead sloop designed by John Alden & Assoc. and built in fiberglass by Halmatic Ltd. between 1966 and 1975.

134 units have been built.

The Nicholson 38 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.

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

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Main features 58%

Model	Nicholson 38
Length	37.83 ft (24%)	the closest to 35.24 ft
Beam	10.50 ft (93%)	the closest to 10.43 ft
Draft	5.17 ft
Country	United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 56%

Sail area / displ.	16.81 (37%)	the closest to 17.92
Ballast / displ.	0 %
Displ. / length	360.72
Comfort ratio	35.46 (74%)	the closest to 36.39
Capsize	1.67

Hull 90%

Hull type	Monohull long keel
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	27 ft (90%)	the closest to 26.74 ft
Maximum draft	5.17 ft
Displacement	15904 lbs
Ballast	0 lbs
Hull speed	6.96 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	662 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	0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	0 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Halmatic Ltd.
Designer	John Alden & Assoc.
First built	1966
Last built	1975
Number built	134