Nicholson 55


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.

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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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