Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 Sailboats for Sale

Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
centerboard
LOA
37.83' · 11.53 m

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
$ 45,961
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+36.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Canada (25.0%) · United Kingdom (25.0%) · Greece (12.5%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 listings appear across 6 countries. Canada has the most listings with 2 (25.0%), followed by United Kingdom and Greece.

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

Country view

8 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 45,9612225.0%
United Kingdom$ 55,6042125.0%
Greece$ 28,6021012.5%
Italy$ 45,6481012.5%
Netherlands$ 48,0511012.5%
New Zealand$ 79,0981112.5%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

7 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Siltala 3837.5'$ 97,2455418
Nicholson 3837.83'$ 32,846147
Shannon 3837.75'$ 62,250141
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 50,518123
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 52,602127
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38You are here$ 45,96184
Endurance 3837'$ 85,80551

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 $45,961. 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 8 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 is up 36.3% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (25.0%), United Kingdom (25.0%), Greece (12.5%).
05Do Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.6% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38?+
Comparable models include Siltala 38, Nicholson 38, Shannon 38. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.