The Nicholson 40 AC (Aft Cockpit) represents a significant chapter in the transition of Camper & Nicholsons from a bespoke builder of legendary racing machines to a premier manufacturer of high-end, series-production fiberglass yachts. Designed by Raymond Wall, who served as the firm’s chief designer during the mid-1960s and 1970s, the 40 AC was conceived as a rugged, go-anywhere cruiser that maintained the aesthetic elegance and structural integrity associated with the Camper & Nicholsons Heritage. While many Nicholson models of this era were built in prolific numbers, the 40 AC occupies a more exclusive niche, often overshadowed by its sister ship, the Nicholson 40 DS (Deck Saloon). Both vessels utilize the same hull form—a heavy-displacement, long-keeled design—but the AC variant offers a more traditional low-profile silhouette favored by purists who prefer the ergonomics of an aft cockpit for offshore work.
Used Nicholson 40 AC Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Nicholson
- Model
- 40 AC
- Builder
- Camper & Nicholson Ltd.
- Designer
- Camper & Nicholson
- Number Built
- 20
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - ??
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