Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Nicholson 38 is a quintessential example of the midcentury transition from traditional timber construction to the "overbuilt" era of early fiberglass yachting. Introduced in 1966 and produced through the mid1970s, the model was the result of a collaboration between the legendary American design house John G. Alden and the prestigious British yard Camper & Nicholsons. The hull was initially based on Alden's Mistral design, though Camper & Nicholsons significantly modified the molds—increasing both the length and freeboard—to create a vessel specifically tailored for the European offshore market. Molded by Halmatic and finished at the C&N yard in Gosport, approximately 134 units were completed, earning a reputation for being one of the most robust production ketches of its generation.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 46,920
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Canada (44.4%) · United Kingdom (11.1%) · Greece (11.1%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 listings span 6 countries. Canada leads with 4 listings (44.4%), followed by United Kingdom and Greece.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

9 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 47,0444244.4%
United Kingdom$ 17,5041011.1%
Greece$ 29,0871011.1%
Italy$ 46,4231011.1%
Netherlands$ 48,8661111.1%
New Zealand$ 79,4431111.1%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,7124523
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,838229
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,327128
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 54,155104
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38You are here$ 46,92094
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,78895
Endurance 3837'$ 87,26153

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 over the past 12 months is $46,920. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 has increased by 2.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 listings over the past 12 months are Canada (44.4%), United Kingdom (11.1%), Greece (11.1%).
05Do Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 43.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 38, Nicholson 32, Cabo Rico 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.