Nicholson 55 Sailboats for Sale

Raymond Wall·1971·~26 hulls·Camper & Nicholson
Nicholson 55 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
53.81' · 16.4 m
Disp.
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.

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