Question 1

What are the specs of the NICHOLSON 39?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 39 has the following specifications: 39ft LOA, 11.5ft beam, 5.5ft draft, 18,000lb displacement, 7,000.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Ketch. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a NICHOLSON 39 cost?

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The NICHOLSON 39 has an average asking price of $98,022, with prices ranging from $88,836 to $100,942 based on 5 listings.

Question 3

Who built the NICHOLSON 39 and when was it made?

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Built by Camper & Nicholson Ltd.(UK), designed by Camper & Nicholson/Ray Wall, first built in 1975, 63 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the NICHOLSON 39 good for offshore sailing?

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The NICHOLSON 39 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 34.11, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.76, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the NICHOLSON 39?

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The NICHOLSON 39 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 20.97, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 353.41, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a NICHOLSON 39?

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Annual maintenance for a NICHOLSON 39 is estimated at $3.1K – $8.2K. 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 39 per year?

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Annual cost of ownership for the NICHOLSON 39 (39ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $3.1K – $8.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $900-$1550/year (based on $98,022 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 39ft boat: Florida: $7,000-$18,700/year. California: $6,600-$16,400/year. Massachusetts: $4,900-$10,900/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $4,900-$13,700/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,700-$8,400/year. Texas: $2,800-$8,400/year. Washington: $5,600-$12,200/year. Michigan: $2,700-$6,000/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,200-$8,400/year. South Carolina: $6,100-$11,700/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $7K to $33K 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 39?

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Marina slip costs for the NICHOLSON 39 (39ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,000-$18,700/year. California: $6,600-$16,400/year. Massachusetts: $4,900-$10,900/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $4,900-$13,700/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,700-$8,400/year. Texas: $2,800-$8,400/year. Washington: $5,600-$12,200/year. Michigan: $2,700-$6,000/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,200-$8,400/year. South Carolina: $6,100-$11,700/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 39?

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SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the NICHOLSON 39 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rigging, 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 39.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a NICHOLSON 39?

Accepted Answer

When buying a NICHOLSON 39, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rigging. 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 39 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 39?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 39 has the following rig dimensions: I=43.5ft (foretriangle height), J=14.25ft (foretriangle base), P=38.6ft (mainsail luff), E=13.5ft (mainsail foot).

Question 12

How does the NICHOLSON 39 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 39 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 39ft LOA, comfort ratio 34.11, capsize ratio 1.76, SA/disp 20.97, average price $98,022. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	39 ft
LWL	28.33 ft
Beam	11.5 ft
Draft	5.5 ft
Displacement	18,000 lb
Ballast	7,000.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.1 kn

Iforetriangle height	43.5 ft
Jforetriangle base	14.25 ft
Pmainsail luff	38.6 ft
Emainsail foot	13.5 ft
PYmizzen luff	24 ft
EYmizzen foot	8.8 ft

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