The Nicholson 39, designed by Raymond Wall and introduced in 1976, represents a pivotal era for Camper & Nicholsons as the yard transitioned from traditional long-keeled heavy displacement designs to more modern, performance-oriented cruising hulls. As the successor to the immensely popular but more traditional Nicholson 38, the 39 was conceived as a high-quality, center-cockpit cruiser capable of transoceanic passage-making while offering a level of interior luxury and privacy that was revolutionary for its size at the time. Built to the rigorous standards that defined the Gosport yard, the hull was constructed of heavy, hand-laid GRP, featuring a deep fin keel and a substantial skeg-hung rudder, a configuration that balanced the directional stability of its predecessors with improved agility and reduced wetted surface area.
Nicholson 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Nicholson
- Model
- 39
- Builder
- Camper & Nicholson Ltd.
- Designer
- Camper & Nicholson/Ray Wall
- Number Built
- 63
- Production Year(s)
- 1975 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $82,528 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
100.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 7.3% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najad 390 | 38.55' | $126,054 | 31 | 13 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 39 | 38.88' | $175,830 | 21 | 7 |
| Nicholson 32 | 32' | $20,000 | 15 | 3 |
| Island Packet 439 | 47' | $749,000 | 11 | 4 |
| Southern Cross 39 | 39' | $79,900 | 9 | 3 |
| Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 | $41,503 | 8 | 2 | |
| Moody 39 | 38.58' | $60,188 | 7 | 2 |
| Oyster Yachts 39 | 40.68' | $43,380 | 4 | 2 |
| Nicholson 39 | $82,528 | 2 | 0 | |
| Allied Mistress 39 | 39.67' | $22,750 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $101,440 | 1 | 0 |
| Netherlands | $63,616 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Nicholson 39 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Nicholson 39 over the past 12 months is $82,528. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Nicholson 39 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Nicholson 39 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Nicholson 39?
- Netherlands currently has the lowest median asking price at $63,616, while United Kingdom is the most expensive at $101,440 — a 59% difference.
- Do Nicholson 39 listings get price reductions?
- About 100% of Nicholson 39 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 7.3% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Nicholson 39?
- Comparable models include the Najad 390, Hallberg-Rassy 39, Nicholson 32. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.