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.
Main features
| Model | Nicholson 55 | ||
| Length | 53.81 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.30 ft | ||
| Draft | 8.23 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 23.09 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 47.07 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 283.14 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 39.06 | ||
| Capsize | 1.70 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Aluminum | ||
| Waterline length | 39.14 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 |
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