Nicholson 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Camper & Nicholson/Raymond Wall·1972·~42 hulls·Halmatic
Nicholson 48 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
47.67' · 14.53 m
Displ.
31,300 lbs · 14,197 kg
First year
1972

The Nicholson 48, designed by Raymond Wall and introduced in 1972, represents a definitive era of British yacht building when Camper & Nicholsons transitioned their legendary craftsmanship into the burgeoning fiberglass (GRP) market. Built at the firm's Gosport yard, the 48 was conceived as a highend, longdistance bluewater cruiser, often described by maritime historians as the "Rolls Royce" of sailing yachts from that period. During its production run through 1978, approximately 40 hulls were launched, each embodying the "overbuilt" philosophy common to early GRP construction. The yacht’s aesthetic is defined by its ketch rig and centercockpit configuration, a design choice that prioritized heavyweather safety and sheltered watchkeeping for transoceanic passages.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 37,897
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Active listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Greece (75.0%) · Ireland (25.0%)

Active listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nicholson 48 listings span 2 countries. Greece leads with 3 listings (75.0%), followed by Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 37,8973275.0%
Ireland$ 88,3481025.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Tayana 4848'$ 330,000236
Nicholson 3232'$ 20,799164
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 39,9001111
Hallberg-Rassy 4849.18'$ 548,12193
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 41,51682
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 121,97583
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 259,00073
Rival 4848.16'$ 263,92864
Nicholson 48You are here$ 37,89742

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nicholson 48 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nicholson 48 over the past 12 months is $37,897. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nicholson 48 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Nicholson 48 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nicholson 48 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nicholson 48 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nicholson 48 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nicholson 48 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (75.0%), Ireland (25.0%).
05Do Nicholson 48 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Nicholson 48 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 26.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Nicholson 48?+
Comparable models include Tayana 48, Nicholson 32, Nicholson 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.