Nicholson 1/2 Ton Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ron Holland·1977·~28 hulls·Camper & Nicholson Ltd.
Nicholson 1/2 Ton drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Displ.
5,952 lbs · 2,700 kg
First year
1977

The Nicholson 1/2 Ton (often identified as the Nicholson 30) represents a pivotal moment in the heritage of Camper & Nicholsons, marking the builder’s transition from bespoke luxury timber vessels to the competitive and burgeoning world of GRP production racing. Designed by inhouse naval architect Raymond Wall in 1972, the model was conceived as a development of the successful 9.5meter Brigand. It was purposebuilt to the International Offshore Rule (IOR) Half Ton rating, a category that defined a generation of "levelrating" racers. While the Nicholson name was already legendary for America’s Cup challengers, this 29foot cruiserracer brought that pedigree to a wider audience of club racers and coastal cruisers.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 93,079
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Portugal (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nicholson 1/2 Ton listings span 1 country. Portugal leads with 2 listings

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Portugal$ 93,07921100.0%

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
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,838229
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Hunter Boats Sonata$ 4,039137
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,327128
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,053114
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
Contessa Ood 3433.67'$ 20,197105
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,92094
Camper & Nicholsons 1/2 TonYou are here$ 93,07921

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nicholson 1/2 Ton cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nicholson 1/2 Ton over the past 12 months is $93,079. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nicholson 1/2 Ton sailboats are for sale?+
1 Nicholson 1/2 Ton listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nicholson 1/2 Ton prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nicholson 1/2 Ton has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nicholson 1/2 Ton sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nicholson 1/2 Ton listings over the past 12 months are Portugal (100.0%).
05Do Nicholson 1/2 Ton listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Nicholson 1/2 Ton listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 20.0% 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 Nicholson 1/2 Ton?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Nicholson 32, Nicholson 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.