Nicholson 40 AC Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Camper & Nicholson·1978·~20 hulls·Camper & Nicholson Ltd.
Nicholson 40 AC drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
40' · 12.19 m
Displ.
24,416 lbs · 11,075 kg
First year
1978

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 highend, seriesproduction fiberglass yachts. Designed by Raymond Wall, who served as the firm’s chief designer during the mid1960s and 1970s, the 40 AC was conceived as a rugged, goanywhere 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 heavydisplacement, longkeeled design—but the AC variant offers a more traditional lowprofile silhouette favored by purists who prefer the ergonomics of an aft cockpit for offshore work.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 62,832
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-11.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (50.0%) · Netherlands (50.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nicholson 40 AC listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 80,7501050.0%
Netherlands$ 48,8691150.0%

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
Pacific Seacraft 40$ 242,500276
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,830229
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,854147
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,311128
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,267104
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,65784
Nicholson 40 ACYou are here$ 62,83232

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nicholson 40 AC cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nicholson 40 AC over the past 12 months is $62,832. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nicholson 40 AC sailboats are for sale?+
2 Nicholson 40 AC listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nicholson 40 AC prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nicholson 40 AC has decreased by 11.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nicholson 40 AC sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nicholson 40 AC listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (50.0%), Netherlands (50.0%).
05Do Nicholson 40 AC listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Nicholson 40 AC listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 28.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Nicholson 40 AC?+
Comparable models include Pacific Seacraft 40, Nicholson 32, Hughes 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.