Nicholson 40 ds
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The Nicholson 40 ds is a 40.0ft masthead sloop designed by Camper & Nicholson/Raymond Wall and built in fiberglass by Camper & Nicholson since 1977.
19 units have been built.
The Nicholson 40 ds is a very 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 heavy bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 99%
| Model | Nicholson 40 ds | ||
| Length | 40 ft (100%) | the closest to 39.99 ft | |
| Beam | 11.50 ft (98%) | the closest to 11.52 ft | |
| Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 84%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.41 (68%) | the closest to 17.94 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 457.40 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 43.73 (100%) | the closest to 43.75 | |
| Capsize | 1.61 |
Hull 26%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.33 ft (26%) | the closest to 30.51 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23296 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.13 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 884 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 | Camper & Nicholson | ||
| Designer | Camper & Nicholson/Raymond Wall | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 19 |
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