Nicholson 42

6 / 90 - score 66%

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 56%

Model	Nicholson 42
Length	41.83 ft (28%)	the closest to 45 ft
Beam	12.17 ft (85%)	the closest to 12 ft
Draft	5.50 ft
Country	United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 76%

Sail area / displ.	18.13 (77%)	the closest to 17.73
Ballast / displ.	39.37 %
Displ. / length	402.89
Comfort ratio	37.65 (74%)	the closest to 36.72
Capsize	1.73

Hull

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	29.17 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