Nicholson 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Charles A. Nicholson/ Peter Nicholson·1960·~26 hulls·Camper & Nicholson
Nicholson 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
36.25' · 11.05 m
Displ.
16,850 lbs · 7,643 kg
First year
1960

The Nicholson 36 stands as a watershed moment in the transition from traditional timber construction to the modern era of fiberglass yacht building. Launched in 1963 by the venerable Camper & Nicholsons yard, the model was designed by Peter and Raymond Nicholson as a highperformance cruiserracer. While the yard had already established a peerless reputation with bespoke wooden vessels and America’s Cup challengers, the Nicholson 36 represented their commitment to the burgeoning "production" market, albeit finished to a standard that few contemporary builders could match. It followed the design philosophy of the era’s RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club) rules, featuring a graceful longkeel profile, a deepV hull section, and a relatively narrow beam that prioritized seakindliness over internal volume.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 29,000
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Saint Lucia (33.3%) · Grenada (25.0%) · United Kingdom (16.7%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nicholson 36 listings span 6 countries. Saint Lucia leads with 4 listings (33.3%), followed by Grenada and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

12 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Saint Lucia$ 29,0004433.3%
Grenada$ 49,5003025.0%
United Kingdom$ 47,1082116.7%
Spain$ 47,108108.3%
United States$ 29,000108.3%
British Virgin Islands$ 29,000118.3%

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
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,830229
Rustler 3635.33'$ 101,1062212
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0321813
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Nicholson 36You are here$ 29,000137
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,311128
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,320123
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,65784
Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36$ 49,00071

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nicholson 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nicholson 36 over the past 12 months is $29,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nicholson 36 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Nicholson 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nicholson 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nicholson 36 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nicholson 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nicholson 36 listings over the past 12 months are Saint Lucia (33.3%), Grenada (25.0%), United Kingdom (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Nicholson 36?+
Comparable models include Sabre 36, Nicholson 32, Rustler 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.