Nicholson 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Raymond Wall·1974·~14 hulls·Camper & Nicholson Ltd.
Nicholson 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.83' · 12.75 m
Displ.
22,400 lbs · 10,160 kg
First year
1974

Designed by the prolific Raymond Wall and introduced in 1974, the Nicholson 42 represents a pivotal era for Camper & Nicholsons as the yard transitioned its focus toward robust, highvolume blue water cruisers. Unlike the raceoriented Nicholson 43 that preceded it, the 42 was conceived as an uncompromised longdistance voyager, prioritizing comfort and safety over IOR rating optimization. With only 14 units ever produced, it remains one of the rarest entries in the Nicholson production line, making it a highly soughtafter "cult" classic among Mediterranean and oceancrossing sailors who value traditional British craftsmanship.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 64,010
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
France (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nicholson 42 listings span 1 country. France leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 64,01010100.0%

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
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,830229
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,618218
Whitby 4242'$ 65,554206
Moody 42 (Dixon)$ 149,900157
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,311128
Rustler 4242'$ 470,194106
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,65784
Camper & Nicholsons 42You are here$ 64,01010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nicholson 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nicholson 42 over the past 12 months is $64,010. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nicholson 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Nicholson 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nicholson 42 listings over the past 12 months are France (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Nicholson 42?+
Comparable models include Nicholson 32, Pilothouse 42, Whitby 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.