The Nicholson 39 is a 39.01ft masthead ketch designed by Camper & Nicholson/Ray Wall and built in fiberglass by Camper & Nicholson since 1975.
63 units have been built.
The Nicholson 39 is a heavy sailboat which is a high performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Nicholson 39 | ||
| Length | 39.01 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.52 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 61000 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.97 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.89 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 353.41 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.11 | ||
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.31 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17989.70 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6988.65 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.13 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 896.96 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 | 75 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 125 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Camper & Nicholson | ||
| Designer | Camper & Nicholson/Ray Wall | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 63 |