Nicholson 42

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The Nicholson 42 is a 41.83ft masthead sloop designed by Raymond Wall and built in fiberglass by Camper & Nicholson since 1974.

14 units have been built.

The Nicholson 42 is a very heavy sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / 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 33%

Model	Nicholson 42
Length	41.83 ft
Beam	12.17 ft (33%)	the closest to 11.50 ft
Draft	5.50 ft
Country	United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 89%

Sail area / displ.	18.13 (92%)	the closest to 17.98
Ballast / displ.	39.37 %
Displ. / length	402.89
Comfort ratio	37.65 (86%)	the closest to 38.18
Capsize	1.73

Hull 48%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	29.17 ft (48%)	the closest to 30.67 ft
Maximum draft	5.50 ft
Displacement	22400 lbs
Ballast	8818 lbs
Hull speed	7.24 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	897 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	Raymond Wall
First built	1974
Last built	0	??
Number built	14