Nicholson 32
6 / 17 - score 47%
The Nicholson 32 is a 31.99ft masthead sloop designed by Charles A. Nicholson / Peter Nicholson and built in fiberglass by Halmatic Ltd. between 1963 and 1971.
236 units have been built.
It accomodates 5 people in 1 cabins plus salon.
The Nicholson 32 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Despite its low score, this boat is ranked in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
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Main features 66%
| Model | Nicholson 32 | ||
| Length | 31.99 ft (99%) | the closest to 32 ft | |
| Beam | 9.25 ft (33%) | the closest to 8.75 ft | |
| Draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 18000 |
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Ratios 47%
| Sail area / displ. | 14.19 (61%) | the closest to 14.75 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 54.25 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 392.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.85 (33%) | the closest to 39.45 | |
| Capsize | 1.61 |
Hull 11%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.02 ft (11%) | the closest to 22.08 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Displacement | 12191.55 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6613.86 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.57 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 469.52 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 241.33 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 228.41 sq.ft | ||
| I | 38.29 ft | ||
| J | 12.60 ft | ||
| P | 33.10 ft | ||
| E | 13.81 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 28 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 53 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 1 | ||
| Nb of berths | 5 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Halmatic Ltd. | ||
| Designer | Charles A. Nicholson / Peter Nicholson | ||
| First built | 1963 | ||
| Last built | 1971 | ||
| Number built | 236 |