Nicholson 55 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Raymond Wall·1971·~26 hulls·Camper & Nicholson
Nicholson 55 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
53.81' · 16.4 m
Displ.
38,029 lbs · 17,250 kg
First year
1971

The Nicholson 55, designed by the prolific naval architect Raymond Wall and launched in 1971, represents one of the most significant chapters in the postwar history of Camper & Nicholsons. Built during a period of transition where traditional seaworthiness met the emerging demands of International Offshore Rule (IOR) racing, the Nicholson 55 was conceived as a highperformance cruiserracer capable of tackling the world's most demanding oceans. Only 26 of these vessels were ever produced, with a substantial portion of the fleet commissioned for rigorous military service, cementing the model’s reputation for nearindestructible construction.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 133,809
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
Spain (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nicholson 55 listings span 1 country. Spain 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
Spain$ 133,80910100.0%

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
Tayana 5555'$ 189,9003616
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,830229
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Oyster 5556.25'$ 372,286134
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,311128
Hallberg-Rassy 5554.72'$ 1,221,733104
Discovery 5554.79'$ 649,99594
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,65784
Nautor Swan Swan 55 CC54.98'$ 2,263,11576
Nicholson 55You are here$ 133,80910

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nicholson 55 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nicholson 55 over the past 12 months is $133,809. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nicholson 55 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Nicholson 55 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nicholson 55 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Nicholson 55?+
Comparable models include Tayana 55, Nicholson 32, Nicholson 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.