Question 1

What are the specs of the NICHOLSON 345?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 345 has the following specifications: 34.5ft LOA, 11ft beam, 6.07ft draft, 11,500lb displacement. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a NICHOLSON 345 cost?

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The NICHOLSON 345 has an average asking price of $30,056, with prices ranging from $19,050 to $36,339 based on 5 listings.

Question 3

Who built the NICHOLSON 345 and when was it made?

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Built by Camper & Nicholson, designed by Ron Holland, first built in 1979, with production ending in 1981, 25 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the NICHOLSON 345 good for offshore sailing?

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The NICHOLSON 345 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 23.52, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.95, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the NICHOLSON 345?

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The NICHOLSON 345 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 20.67, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 199.98, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a NICHOLSON 345?

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Annual maintenance for a NICHOLSON 345 is estimated at $2.0K – $5.3K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a NICHOLSON 345 per year?

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Annual cost of ownership for the NICHOLSON 345 (34.5ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.0K – $5.3K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $250-$500/year (based on $30,056 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 34.5ft boat: Florida: $6,200-$16,600/year. California: $5,800-$14,500/year. Massachusetts: $4,300-$9,700/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,300-$12,100/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,100-$7,500/year. Texas: $2,500-$7,500/year. Washington: $5,000-$10,800/year. Michigan: $2,400-$5,300/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,700-$7,500/year. South Carolina: $5,400-$10,400/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $27K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a NICHOLSON 345?

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Marina slip costs for the NICHOLSON 345 (34.5ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,200-$16,600/year. California: $5,800-$14,500/year. Massachusetts: $4,300-$9,700/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,300-$12,100/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,100-$7,500/year. Texas: $2,500-$7,500/year. Washington: $5,000-$10,800/year. Michigan: $2,400-$5,300/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,700-$7,500/year. South Carolina: $5,400-$10,400/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the NICHOLSON 345?

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SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the NICHOLSON 345 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in engine, plumbing, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the NICHOLSON 345.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a NICHOLSON 345?

Accepted Answer

When buying a NICHOLSON 345, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across engine, plumbing. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the NICHOLSON 345 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the NICHOLSON 345?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 345 has the following rig dimensions: I=36ft (foretriangle height), J=13ft (foretriangle base), P=42.25ft (mainsail luff), E=14ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 553.4 sq ft. Jib area: 234 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the NICHOLSON 345 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 345 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 34.5ft LOA, comfort ratio 23.52, capsize ratio 1.95, SA/disp 20.67, average price $30,056. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	34.5 ft
LWL	29.5 ft
Beam	11 ft
Draft	6.07 ft
Displacement	11,500 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.3 kn

Iforetriangle height	36 ft
Jforetriangle base	13 ft
Pmainsail luff	42.25 ft
Emainsail foot	14 ft
FLforestay	13 ft
Mainsail	553.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	234 sq ft
Spinnaker	397.8 sq ft

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