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Nicholson 70

Camper & Nicholsons · 1975 · Ketch rig

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LOA70'

Beam17.08'

Draft8.5'

Displ.55.9t

Rigketch

HullFiberglass

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John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Nicholson 70, rated 2 of 5: 'Famous yard, long out of business. Very seaworthy but watch for consistent serious blister problems on all models once in warm waters.' Its capsize screen value is 1.42. No named passage is on file yet.

Overview

The Nicholson 70 is a large ketch from Camper & Nicholsons in England, of which sailboatdata.com records seven, built from 1975, with 7 completed.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 70 ft overall on a 54.5 ft waterline, 17.08 ft of beam and 8.5 ft of draft. Displacement is 111,700 lb, and the masthead ketch carries about 2,000 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates C&N boats 2 of 5: very seaworthy, from a famous yard long out of business, but prone to serious blistering in warm water (see Known Issues). A 70 ft ketch of this age needs a professional survey of every system.

Known Issues

BlistersseriousPassageBoats editorial

Neal warns of consistent, serious blister problems on all Camper & Nicholsons models once kept in warm water.

Inspection: Have the bottom moisture-tested and inspected for blisters and any past osmosis treatment.

Source: John Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising

[1]SpecificationsNICHOLSON 70 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
[2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Nicholson 70, rated 2 of 5.

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