Question 1

What are the specs of the NICHOLSON 44?

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The NICHOLSON 44 has the following specifications: 43.25ft LOA, 12.17ft beam, 5.5ft draft, 22,400lb displacement. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a NICHOLSON 44 cost?

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The NICHOLSON 44 has an average asking price of $25,000, with prices ranging from $25,000 to $25,000 based on 1 listings.

Question 3

Who built the NICHOLSON 44 and when was it made?

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Built by Camper & Nicholson Ltd.(UK), designed by Camper & Nicholson/Raymond Wall, first built in 1976, 8 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the NICHOLSON 44 good for offshore sailing?

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The NICHOLSON 44 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 37.17, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.73, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the NICHOLSON 44?

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The NICHOLSON 44 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.13, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 402.89, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a NICHOLSON 44?

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Annual maintenance for a NICHOLSON 44 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 7

How much does it cost to own a NICHOLSON 44 per year?

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Annual cost of ownership for the NICHOLSON 44 (43.25ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $3.4K – $9.0K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $200-$400/year (based on $25,000 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 $35K 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 44?

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Marina slip costs for the NICHOLSON 44 (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 9

What are the common problems with the NICHOLSON 44?

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SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the NICHOLSON 44 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in electrical, 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 44.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a NICHOLSON 44?

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When buying a NICHOLSON 44, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across electrical. 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 44 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 44?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 44 has the following rig dimensions: I=47ft (foretriangle height), J=16.25ft (foretriangle base), P=39.9ft (mainsail luff), E=12.67ft (mainsail foot).

Question 12

How does the NICHOLSON 44 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NICHOLSON 44 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 43.25ft LOA, comfort ratio 37.17, capsize ratio 1.73, SA/disp 18.13, average price $25,000. 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	29.17 ft
Beam	12.17 ft
Draft	5.5 ft
Displacement	22,400 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.2 kn

Iforetriangle height	47 ft
Jforetriangle base	16.25 ft
Pmainsail luff	39.9 ft
Emainsail foot	12.67 ft
PYmizzen luff	22.5 ft
EYmizzen foot	8.83 ft

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