Nicholson 345 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

34.5' · 10.52 m

Displ.

11,500 lbs · 5,216 kg

First year

1979

The Nicholson 345 represents a pivotal shift in the lineage of Camper & Nicholsons, marking the moment the venerable British yard embraced modern performance design for its midsized cruising range. Launched in the late 1970s and designed by the legendary Ron Holland, the 345 was a departure from the heavydisplacement, longkeeled traditions of the Nicholson 32 and 35. Instead, Holland brought his pedigree from the IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing circuit to create a hull that balanced offshore ruggedness with a turn of speed that was highly competitive for its era. Built at the Gosport yard during the height of its production capacity, the 345 was engineered as a highquality racercruiser capable of handling the demanding conditions of the English Channel while providing a level of interior refinement that the yard’s aristocratic clientele expected.