Nicholson 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John Alden & Assoc.·1966 – 1975·~134 hulls·Camper & Nicholson Ltd.
Nicholson 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
37.83' · 11.53 m
Displ.
15,904 lbs · 7,214 kg
First year
1966

Introduced at the 1966 London Boat Show, the Nicholson 38 was born from a unique collaboration between the prestigious British yard Camper & Nicholsons and the famed American design office of John G. Alden. Developed during an era when "motorsailer" often implied a compromise in sailing ability, the Nicholson 38 shattered expectations by winning the Yachting World "One of a Kind" rally for its class, proving to be faster under sail alone than many dedicated cruisers. The design was actually an evolution of Alden’s Mistral hull, which Camper & Nicholsons modified by increasing the freeboard and length to accommodate a more robust ketch rig and a centercockpit layout. Between 1966 and 1978, approximately 134 units were produced, with the hulls molded by Halmatic and the majority finished to Lloyd’s exacting standards at the C&N yard in Gosport.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 29,471
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+17.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (57.1%) · Spain (14.3%) · Greece (14.3%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nicholson 38 listings span 4 countries. United Kingdom leads with 4 listings (57.1%), followed by Spain and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 30,8824257.1%
Spain$ 27,9191114.3%
Greece$ 20,1831014.3%
New Zealand$ 87,4581114.3%

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
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,6344523
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,825229
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,298128
Laurent Giles 3838.83'$ 54,129104
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,89294
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,78095
Nicholson 38You are here$ 29,47174
Endurance 3837'$ 87,24053

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nicholson 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nicholson 38 over the past 12 months is $29,471. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nicholson 38 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Nicholson 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nicholson 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nicholson 38 has increased by 17.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nicholson 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nicholson 38 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (57.1%), Spain (14.3%), Greece (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Nicholson 38?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 38, Nicholson 32, Nicholson 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.