Nicholson 55

6 / 13 - score 43%

The Nicholson 55 is a 53.81ft masthead sloop designed by Raymond Wall and built in aluminum by Halmatic Ltd. since 1971.

26 units have been built.

The Nicholson 55 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser.

Despite its low score, this boat is ranked in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.

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Main features 75%

Model	Nicholson 55
Length	53.81 ft (80%)	the closest to 54.75 ft
Beam	14.30 ft (70%)	the closest to 14 ft
Draft	8.23 ft
Country	United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 21%

Sail area / displ.	23.09
Ballast / displ.	47.07 %
Displ. / length	283.14
Comfort ratio	39.06 (21%)	the closest to 41.99
Capsize	1.70

Hull

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Aluminum
Waterline length	39.14 ft (0%)	the closest to 36 ft
Maximum draft	8.23 ft
Displacement	38029 lbs
Ballast	17901 lbs
Hull speed	8.38 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	1625 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	632.42 sq.ft
Sail area main	508.01 sq.ft
I	61.40 ft
J	20.60 ft
P	54.92 ft
E	18.50 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	72 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	Raymond Wall
First built	1971
Last built	0	??
Number built	26