Question 1

What are the specs of the NICHOLSON 43?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 43 has the following specifications: 43.25ft LOA, 11.5ft beam, 6.75ft draft, 19,842lb displacement, 9,899.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the NICHOLSON 43 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Camper & Nicholson Ltd.(UK), designed by Raymond Wall, first built in 1969, 37 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the NICHOLSON 43 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 43 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 34.9, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.7, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the NICHOLSON 43?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 43 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 19, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 328.08, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a NICHOLSON 43?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a NICHOLSON 43 is estimated at $3.4K – $9.0K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a NICHOLSON 43 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the NICHOLSON 43 (43.25ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $3.4K – $9.0K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 43.25ft boat: Florida: $7,800-$20,800/year. California: $7,300-$18,200/year. Massachusetts: $5,400-$12,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,400-$15,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,200-$9,300/year. Texas: $3,100-$9,300/year. Washington: $6,200-$13,500/year. Michigan: $3,000-$6,700/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,700-$9,300/year. South Carolina: $6,700-$13,000/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $7K to $37K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a NICHOLSON 43?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the NICHOLSON 43 (43.25ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,800-$20,800/year. California: $7,300-$18,200/year. Massachusetts: $5,400-$12,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,400-$15,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,200-$9,300/year. Texas: $3,100-$9,300/year. Washington: $6,200-$13,500/year. Michigan: $3,000-$6,700/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,700-$9,300/year. South Carolina: $6,700-$13,000/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 8

What are the common problems with the NICHOLSON 43?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the NICHOLSON 43 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, 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 43.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a NICHOLSON 43?

Accepted Answer

When buying a NICHOLSON 43, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck. 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 43 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the NICHOLSON 43?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 43 has the following rig dimensions: I=50ft (foretriangle height), J=17.1ft (foretriangle base), P=44ft (mainsail luff), E=14ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 760.1 sq ft. Jib area: 427.5 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the NICHOLSON 43 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 43 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 43.25ft LOA, comfort ratio 34.9, capsize ratio 1.7, SA/disp 19. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	43.25 ft
LWL	30 ft
Beam	11.5 ft
Draft	6.75 ft
Displacement	19,842 lb
Ballast	9,899.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.3 kn

Iforetriangle height	50 ft
Jforetriangle base	17.1 ft
Pmainsail luff	44 ft
Emainsail foot	14 ft
FLforestay	17.1 ft
Mainsail	760.1 sq ft
Jib (100%)	427.5 sq ft
Spinnaker	726.8 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	20	24
52°	3.3	4.4	5.3	6.0	6.4	6.7	6.8	6.9	6.9
60°	3.5	4.7	5.6	6.2	6.7	6.9	7.0	7.1	7.2
75°	3.6	4.8	5.7	6.4	6.8	7.1	7.3	7.5	7.5
90°	3.4	4.8	5.8	6.5	6.9	7.2	7.4	7.7	7.8
110°	3.6	5.0	6.0	6.8	7.3	7.5	7.7	7.9	8.1
120°	3.4	4.8	5.9	6.8	7.3	7.6	7.8	8.2	8.5
135°	3.0	4.3	5.5	6.4	7.1	7.4	7.8	8.3	8.9
150°	2.6	3.7	4.8	5.8	6.6	7.1	7.5	8.1	8.7
Beat VMG	2.0	2.9	3.5	4.0	4.4	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.8
Run VMG	2.2	3.2	4.2	5.0	5.8	6.4	6.8	7.5	8.0

NICHOLSON 43

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