Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 345 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Nicholson 345 represents a sophisticated pivot point for the storied British yard Camper & Nicholsons. Commissioned in the late 1970s, the design moved away from the heavydisplacement, longkeeled traditions of previous "Nic" models toward the emerging performanceoriented IOR (International Offshore Rule) aesthetic. Designed by the renowned Ron Holland, the Nicholson 345 was intended to be a competitive cruiserracer that could hold its own against the elite Scandinavian builds of the era, such as those from Nautor Swan. The hull was built to Lloyd’s specifications in Gosport, ensuring a level of structural integrity that has allowed these vessels to transition from the racing circuit to serious bluewater cruising over the subsequent decades. While the 345 was the primary production model, it shared significant DNA with the Nicholson 33, a more racefocused predecessor, and served as the precursor to the slightly more refined Nicholson 348, which featured a modified interior and a more cruisingoriented deck layout.