Nicholson 55

3 / 8 - score 57%

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.

This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.

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Main features 75%

Model	Nicholson 55
Length	53.81 ft (97%)	the closest to 53.97 ft
Beam	14.30 ft (53%)	the closest to 14.76 ft
Draft	8.23 ft
Country	United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 40%

Sail area / displ.	23.09 (77%)	the closest to 23.59
Ballast / displ.	47.07 %
Displ. / length	283.14
Comfort ratio	39.06 (2%)	the closest to 36.08
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