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Nicholson 48

The nicholson 48 is a 47.67ft masthead ketch designed by camper & nicholson/raymond wall and built in fiberglass by halmatic ltd. since 1972., 42 units have been built..

The Nicholson 48 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.

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The Nicholson 48 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Nicholson 48 is a classic ketch designed by Raymond Wall and built by Halmatic Ltd and Camper & Nicholson in the UK.

It is a heavy displacement cruising boat that offers comfort and seaworthiness for long-distance sailing and has a reputation for being well-built, elegant, and reliable, but also slow and underpowered in light winds.

Published Specification for the Nicholson 48

Underwater Configuration:  Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall:  47'8" (14.5m)

Waterline Length:  34'4" (10.5m)

Beam:  12'11" (3.9m)

Draft:  7'0" (2.1m)

Rig Type:  Masthead ketch

Displacement:  31,300lb (14,198kg)

Designer:   Camper & Nicholson

Builder:  Halmatic (UK)

Year First Built:  1972

Published Design Ratios for the Nicholson 48

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  12.1

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  32.0

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  345

4. Comfort Ratio:  41.5

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.6

A Few FAQs...

Based on the published Design Ratios for the Nicholson 48, how would you expect the boat to perform under sail?

The Design Ratios indicate that the Nicholson 48 is a heavy and stable boat that can handle rough seas and strong winds, but also needs a lot of sail area to achieve decent speed. The boat is not very agile or responsive, but rather steady and predictable.

Is the Nicholson 48 still in production and, if not, when did production end and how many of these sailboats were built?

The Nicholson 48 is not in production anymore. Production ended in 1981, after 42 units were built.

How many people can sleep on board a Nicholson 48?

The Nicholson 48 can sleep up to eight people in four cabins: two double cabins aft, one double cabin forward, and one single cabin in the passageway. The boat also has two heads, one with a shower.

How did the sailing press review the Nicholson 48?

The sailing press generally praised the Nicholson 48 for its quality of construction, its classic lines, its spacious and comfortable interior, and its seaworthiness. However, some critics also pointed out its lack of performance in light winds, its high price tag, and its outdated design compared to newer boats.

What do owners of the Nicholson 48 have to say about their boats?

Owners of the Nicholson 48 tend to love their boats for their beauty, their durability, their comfort, and their ability to handle any weather conditions. They also appreciate the boat's versatility, as it can be used for coastal cruising, offshore passages, or even liveaboard lifestyle. Owners also acknowledge the boat's drawbacks, such as its low speed, its high maintenance costs, and its limited availability of spare parts.

What is the history of the builders of the Nicholson 48 and is the company still in business?

The builders of the Nicholson 48 are Halmatic Ltd and Camper & Nicholson. Halmatic Ltd was founded in 1947 as a manufacturer of fiberglass boats and components. It became part of Vosper Thornycroft Group in 1985 and was renamed VT Halmatic Ltd in 2002. It ceased operations in 2010. Camper & Nicholson was founded in 1782 as a shipbuilding company that specialized in yachts. It became one of the most prestigious yacht builders in the world, producing many famous boats such as Endeavour, Shamrock V, Velsheda, Gipsy Moth IV, Drumbeat, and Maltese Falcon. It also diversified into yacht brokerage, chartering, management, and marina development. It went through several changes of ownership and restructuring over the years, and is now part of Lai Sun Development Company Ltd, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate.

Is the mast on the Nicholson 48 deck-stepped or keel-stepped?

The mast on the Nicholson 48 is keel-stepped. This means that the mast is supported by a metal post that extends from the bottom of the hull to the top of the mast. This provides more strength and stability to the mast than a deck-stepped mast, which is supported by a metal plate on the deck. However, a keel-stepped mast also requires more maintenance and inspection, as it can cause leaks or corrosion in the hull.

What is the average cost of a secondhand Nicholson 48?

The average cost of a secondhand Nicholson 48 depends on several factors, such as the year of manufacture, the condition of the boat, the equipment and upgrades installed, and the location of the boat. Based on some recent listings, the average cost of a secondhand Nicholson 48 ranges from $100,000 to $200,000.

How does the Nicholson 48 compare to other sailboats in its class?

The Nicholson 48 is comparable to other sailboats in its class, such as the Amel Maramu 46, the Bowman 46, the Cheoy Lee 48 Offshore Ketch, the Formosa 47 Ketch, the Gulfstar 50 Ketch, the Hans Christian 48T Ketch, the Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Ketch, the Island Trader 46 Ketch, the Morgan Out Island 51 Ketch, the Nauticat 44 Ketch, the Passport 47 Ketch, the Tayana 48 Ketch, and the Westsail 42 Ketch. These boats share similar characteristics, such as their size, their displacement, their rig type, their layout, their design era, and their intended use. However, they also have some differences in terms of their performance, their quality, their features, their price, and their availability.

What other sailboats have been created by the designer of the Nicholson 48?

The designer of the Nicholson 48 is Raymond Wall. He was a naval architect who worked for Camper & Nicholson from 1958 to 1981. He designed many sailboats for Camper & Nicholson and other builders. Some of his most notable designs include:

• The Nicholson 32;
• The Nicholson 36;
• The Nicholson 38;
• The Nicholson 40;
• The Nicholson 43;
• The Nicholson 45;
• The Nicholson 476;
• The Camper & Nicholson CN35;
• The Camper & Nicholson CN39;
• The Camper & Nicholson CN55;
• The Camper & Nicholson CN60;
• The Camper & Nicholson CN65;
• The Camper & Nicholson CN70;
• The Camper & Nicholson CN75;
• The Camper & Nicholson CN80;
• The Camper & Nicholson CN100;
• The Camper & Nicholson Endeavour Class;
• The Camper & Nicholson Lion Class;
• The Camper & Nicholson Ranger Class;
• The Camper & Nicholson Shamrock Class.

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Nicholson 48 Yacht / Sailboat

Nicholson 48 Yacht

The Nicholson 48 was built by Camper and Nicholson in 1978 and commissioned in 1980. She is great blue water yacht and ideal as a long distance live aboard cruiser. She has a powerful hull with attractive overhangs which provide a gratifying sailing performance combined with an easy to handle rig.

With 4 berths, the yacht can sleep up to 8 people and is therefore considered to be both spacious and comfortable.

Although mainly built in the 70’s there are still a large number of Nicholson 48 ‘s proudly sailing throughout the world.

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Length : 47ft 8 Beam : 12ft 10 Weight : 31360lbs Sail Area : 1100 sq ft Berths : 4

Review of Nicholson 48

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The boat equipped with a ketch rig.

The Nicholson 48 is equipped with a long keel. A long keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.13 - 2.23 meter (6.99 - 7.29 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Perkins 4.236 diesel engine at 72.0 hp (53 kW), which gives a max speed about 6.6 knots.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Nicholson 48 is 1.64, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Nicholson 48 is about 276 kg/cm, alternatively 1546 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 276 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1546 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

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Specifications NICHOLSON 48

Home - Sailboat Listings 1972 - 47.67 ft / 14.53 m - Camper & Nicholson/Raymond Wall - Halmatic (UK)

NICHOLSON 48 Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg Rigging Type: Masthead Ketch LOA: 47.67 ft / 14.53 m LWL: 34.33 ft / 10.46 m S.A. (reported): 746.00 ft² / 69.31 m² Beam: 12.92 ft / 3.94 m Displacement: 31,300.00 lb / 14,197 kg Ballast: 10,025.00 lb / 4,547 kg Max Draft: 7.00 ft / 2.13 m Construction: FG First Built: 1972 # Built: 42 Builder: Halmatic (UK) Designer: Camper & Nicholson/Raymond Wall

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Type Engine: Diesel HP: 72 Hull Speed: 7.85 kn

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Nicholson 48 - Details

Built by Camper and Nicholson in 1978 and commissioned in 1980. A superb blue water yacht much upgraded and in excellent condition. She has a white hull with teak decks and long encapsulate keel. The interior is spacious and comfortable with a luxurious teak finish. Extensively sailed in the Mediterranean and the West Coast of Scotland she is an ideal long distance live aboard cruiser. Blancpain Replica

Accommodation:

The Aft cabin has a double berth with ensuite heads and shower. The forward cabin has a comfortable double V berth with heads and shower adjacent. Alcantara upholstery and curtains (2004). Flat screen TV with integrated DVD new in 2007. Stereo system in saloon and aft cabin. Aquaheat hot water, immersion heater, pressurised water.

Stainless steel Shipmate cooker with 4 burners, oven and grill. Stainless steel sink, fridge and separate deep freeze with 2 compressors, one battery driven and one engine driven.

Fully battened mainsail (2007), Genoa (2007), Mizzen (1989), Coaster (1988), Storm Jib Various other sails. 2 sets of white sail covers. Total sail area 1100 sq ft. The running rigging is all 1x19 stainless and was renewed in 2004.

Instruments:

Neco Mk III autopilot, B & G Hornet wind & log(reconditioned in 2007), Silva echo sounder, Sestrel Compass, Raymarine C80 36 mile radar (2007), Raymarine 435 Chart Plotter, Garmin GPS124, Clock, Barometer.

Electrical System:

24/12 volt systems. 7 batteries @ 110AH, a 70 amp 24 volt alternator and a 50 amp 12 volt alternator are fitted. Shore power with 40 amp 24 volt battery charger (2006) and Sterling 20 amp 12 volt charger (2006).

Fire Extinguishers, 2 horseshoe life buoys, manual and automatic bilge pumps, stainless steel boarding ladder, passerelle for stern boarding, SL davits (not fitted), Cockpit cushions, cockpit table, MOB sling, drogue, various boat hooks. A Simpson Lawrence Electric windlass handles 70 metres of calibrated chain with Fortress FX37, 35lb CQR, 60lb CQR, and 60lb Fisherman anchors available. Bow thruster. Webasto Hot air heating with new burner unit fitted in 2006.

Additional Info:

The 72 HP Perkins 4.236 engine has been regularly serviced and has proved to be very reliable. A Borg Warner 1.91:1 reduction gearbox is fitted. A maximum speed of 8.5 knots is achieved with a consumption of 0.75 to 1 gallon per hour. The steering system is classic Camper and Nicholson with a 30 inch leather wheel driving heavy duty shafts, universal joints and reduction gear box aft and an emergency tiller. There re many spares for the engine and other items on board including a comprehensive array of tools. omega replica

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• Start date 10 Dec 2003
• 10 Dec 2003

I'm looking for information on the Camper & Nicholson 48. As I found only few boats of this model around internet I wonder if this boat is a very special one or she suffered some building problem and not many have been sold. Any further information is welcome if somebody could help! Many thanks from Genoa (Italy), Andrea <hr width=100% size=1>  

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42 were built ... try http://www.kingsyacht.com/kingsyacht/kingsyacht_4.html <hr width=100% size=1>  

• 11 Dec 2003

Ciao Andrea tell me: what do you want to know. We have a Nic 48 since 4 1/2 years now. We live aboard her and are very pleased with her. Are you planning to buy one? if yes, which one? where did you find her and what is her building number? We have seen some Nic's 48 before we bought ours (number 40 of 42 built) One of the reasons there weren't many built is, of course, the fact she was not exactly cheap (to put it mildly). Another reason is certainly the concept: fantastic boat for up to 4-6 people. But she was built with 7-8 berths. The cockpit is simply too small for 7-8. There were diffenent lay-outs built. Some were nicer than others. So do ask anything you wish to know. Meantime: fair winds <hr width=100% size=1>Peter a/b SV Heerenleed, Steenbergen, Netherlands  

Dear Peter, many thanks for your prompt reply already useful. yes, with some friends I'd like to buy one and the typology is exactly what I like (strong boat, for long and safe cruise, 4 people max 6 onboard (I do not like crowded boats!). The only boats I found are two Nic 48 in South France quite nice (specially one) , unfortunately I do not know the serial number but they are built both in 1974. Unfortunately they are asking too much money (Euro 135.000 and Euro 153.000) in my opinion as another one was sold this summer in Spain for USD. 109.000 and apparently another one is for sale in the USA for about the same amount (considering the present USD/Euro difference it is a lot of money! However what is warrying me is that I learned through some internet website that a lot of Camper & Nicholson models suffered more than other boats of blister problems. Did your's suffered this problem? did you made any big repairs? On the other hand I love very much this boat which I would like to buy to cruise the Med sea and , why not, on the east costs of USA and Caribbeans. If you heard about some C&N 48' for sale please let me know. It is a plaesure to have exchanges with people who love sailing therefore many thanks again for your support. Have a nice day!, Ciao Andrea <hr width=100% size=1>  

Nic 48 blisters? Hi again, Our actual Nic has had an osmosis treatment. The only blisters we have seen are on the rudder (always suspect on any GRP boat) and on the 4 square spots the boat had been supported during the treatment. We had another Nic (35) before this one, and had some, but not seriouos blistering. We simply checked every time she was ashore, sanded the blisters away and filled with International Waterproof epoxy filler, and never had serious probs. In the Netherlands, we have a circle of Nicholson owners, I shall ask at our next meeting (february) but have not hear about serious osmosis problems. One of the 48's we viewed before buying ours in Greece was in the S of France. She was moored in (I think) Juan-les-Pins. The double in the aft cabin had been modified into a rreal double bed. We found that the former owner(s) made to many ugly modifications th the interior and her price (FFrs 900.000 in 1999) was on the high side for her age. We finally found ours in Greece: a nicer lay-out and no ugly mods in the interior. I'll PM you the price we paid, if you like. just let me know. When we bought ours, the decks were virtually gone and needed replacement in a not too far away future (done last year). The sails were rubbish (replaced 2001). The prop shaft installation was rather worn (replaced 2000), all seacocks (16 I believe) had seized, replaced them all upon arrival in the Netherlands, and all rubber parts on engine have been replacced 2000. We repainted the hull last september, and we are very very pleased indeed with the result. In short: we have turned the boat inside out and upside down, everything has been looked at and repared/replaced where necessary. Next season we shall have to look at the standing rigging, and, after that, we should be able to go back to a normal maintenance schedule. Much work, but rather rewarding really. She sails well, thought she likes to have some real wind, she is easily handled between the two of us, and, though quite large, she feels like a sailboat and is very predictable. Perhaps not the most beautiful part but a real asset is the fixed roof over the cockpit: in our northern clime a love to look at all the soaked people sailing by where we hardly bother to bring out the oilies. Last (very long and hot) summer, the roof provided us with the most welcome shade. I shall keep a look-out for Nic's 48 for sale <hr width=100% size=1>Peter a/b SV Heerenleed, Steenbergen, Netherlands  

Andrea, I also own a Nich built in '78 and she is bullet proof. She is a centre cockpit 39 ketch and has no blister problems what so ever. When I bought her 2 years ago the surveyer stated that the moister readings were zero. She has never been epoxied or treated. I too heard much about osmosis in Nichs and initially was very concerned but it has turned out to be the best buy I have ever made. Bear in mind that all Nichs were extremely expensive when new......the standard model of the '39 cost 55000 pounds in '78. They were built to that price! Intend to live aboard in a couple of years time with my SHMBO and plan a ten year circumnavigation. I'd trust a Nich anytime. Nigel <hr width=100% size=1>  

Many thanks Nigel of your advice and I'll keep you informed ! Let me know if your plan include Italy (Genoa) also ...... maybe at that time I can show you my Nic!, Ciao Andrea <hr width=100% size=1>  

Re: Nic 48 blisters? Hi Peter, indeed it would be of interest to know the price you paid (confidentially you can e-mail directly on my personal address "[email protected]") One of the two C&N we saw was exactly the same and now the asking price is Euro 153.000. I noted they refit the interiors but even if is a nice job the originality of the boat has now prejudiced. The deck apparently has been replaced in 2001 and the general conditions are good. The sails have to be replaced in full. They fit a bowthrust recently and a new windlass anchor has been replaced. Still remain that this price is too high for me. Let's keep in touch. ciao, Andrea <hr width=100% size=1>  

• 17 Oct 2005

Re: Nic 48 blisters? Hello , i'm very interestede in buying a Nicholson 48. Can you give me information concerning her sailing performance. She is 14 tonnes weignt and 1,68m draft. Is she a real sailing boat or better a motor sailer. I'm afraid she is a lazy boat under 15knots of wind. Am i true. have you had strong conditions??? Thank you for your answer. Cédrc from france  

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NICHOLSON 48 Year 1974

Beautiful ketch with an excellent reputation, a solid and well built boat. Equipped for long distance cruising, her old lines and teak deck give her a lot of charm!

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Camper and Nicholson Nicholson 48 Boat for Sale

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• Manufacturer: Camper and Nicholson
• Location: Spain
• LOA: 47'8" (14.53m)
• Beam: 12' 11'' (3.94m)
• ID no.: 04314
• Aircon: Cruisair reverse cycle
• Heating: Eberspacher 5DL
• Watertank Size: 900 Litres
• Engine Make: Perkins M90
• Horsepower: 82hp
• Drive Type: Shaft drive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Tank Size: 380 Litres

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This Camper Nicholson 48 is a perfect long distance blue water cruiser. Extremely well built and now more importantly extremely well maintained and updated by her present owner of 21 years . Her powerful hull and elegant lines make her a safe, stable, comfortable and fast passage maker and she qualifies as MCA code zero so is a genuine go anywhere vessel. She sleeps 8 in four cabins. Has two heads ,one en-suite from the rear master cabin and a well laid out practical galley with plenty of storage throughout. She has hot and cold water with showers in both heads. When in Northern climes she benefits from warm air heating and when in hotter locals she has air conditioning. Cleopatra Nikita has been updated and thoroughly maintained. In 1994 her teak decks were replaced and in 2009 they were fully sanded and re-caulked . All her standing rigging has been replaced within the last 10 years. Her hull is sound as you would expect of a Camper Nicholson and she was copper coated in  March 2013. Her Borg Warner Velvet gearbox was replaced with a re-conditioned unit in 2009 and a new Auto prop fitted in 2013. She is currently lying in Saint Carles Marina (MDL) in Spain and is ready to go on her next adventure.

Accommodation

The Nicholson 48 provides real comfort for the long-term cruiser. She has all the luxuries needed to keep the most demanding crew happy. Heating and air-conditioning , hot showers in both heads and a deck shower, a great galley with refrigerator, cold box, microwave, cooker and plenty of dry storage. A substantial wet locker for oilies and sea boots. Each cabin has a full length wardrobe with under berth storage to meet the demands of the full time cruiser.Saloon, galley and aft cabin now have LED lighting and she has red lights throughout. She sleeps 8 in total. The forward cabin is large with a twin berth ,the saloon provides a large double . There is a very secure sea berth in the passage cabin midships . The wonderful owners aft cabin has a large double and a single. The double berth has been widened by the current owners and is considerably wider then the standard double shown on the plan.  Both heads have modern toilets, hot showers and vanity units with washbasin The saloon has ample book shelves and cupboard storage and seats 8 comfortably. The dinning table folds in two and has fiddles. The whole interior of Cleopatra Nikita is fitted out in quality teak and this gives her a warm and cosy feeling throughout.

Mechanical and Rigging

Perkins M90  82hp  ( 1996) Serviced annually Borg Warner Velvet Drive gearbox Reconditioned unit installed in 2009 New 2013 full hull coppercoating New Autoprop 2013 New Shaftlok  2015 Westerbeke generator in SoundShield 5.7 w BTD Shore power and hubble connector, 7 240v outlets 4 x 135ah batteries house use 2 x 75ah batteries for engine start 1 x12v generator start battery New 2013 Mastervolt battery charger New 2013 24v wiring for all charging circuits New 2012 Main switch panel re wired Reconditioned windows 2009 Reconditioned Lewmar Ocean hatches Electric Windlass with hand-held remote control New 2014 100m Anchor chain with 60lb CQR Kedge anchor 45lbs CQR with 90m chain New 2014 Guard wires around deck with side gates amidships and life raft launching gates aft. Tender davits with new 2014 lifting wires. New 2013 sun awning for covering centre of yacht Heavy teak passerelle with hand rails Hot and cold deck shower Mast head LED Tricolour Masthead LED Anchor light Full navigation lights all controlled from helm All through hull fittings replaced along with all new below the waterline pipework in 2006 Teak decks replaced in 1994 and re-sanded and re-caulked 2009. New mizzen mast 2006 Fully battened main (Hood 2004 good condition) Mizzen sail (Hood 2004 good condition) 150 % Genoa (Hood 2004 good condition) New 2004 Harken MK IV jib furling gear Storm jib (never used) Spinnaker by Hood Tri-radial cruising Spinnaker by Hood with twin mast-mounted poles Cruising Chute All main winches have been replaced with Lewmar self tailing 2 speed winches 2 x Lewmar 50ST 2 speed 1 x Lewmar 30ST 2 speed 1 x Lewmar 40st 2 speed 1 x Lewmar 16st 2 speed 2 x spinnaker 40st 2 speed 2 x mainmast halyards 40st 2 speed Bilge pumps x3 Granny bars around main mast 6 x mooring cleats Cockpit cushions Teak boarding /swimming ladder Holding tank

Eberspacher 5DL hot air heating reconditioned 2014. Warm air trunking replaced 2014 Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning B&G Network with wind/tack/depth/speed/nav and pilot by helm. Also data and GPS by chart table Raymarine RL80 radar/chart plotter by helm. Yeoman Chart plotter Furuno RB2721 DSC VHF x 2  ,at helm and chart table Seastrel compass Pioneer radio/cd/ipod with speakers in saloon and cockpit Fridge with freezer box New 2014 stove with two burners Twin sink with hot and cold water with fitted chopping boards Calor gas alarm Icom hand-held VHF Twin life rings with safety lights and Rorc offshore Danbuoy Life sling in bag Tribuckle MOB recovery device Jackstays fore and aft Strike shield lightning protection on main and mizzen masts Offshore flare pack in date Fire extinguishers x 5 serviced annually CO alarm in saloon and aft cabin. Fireblanket Automatic engine room extinguisher system with cockpit indicator light. Zodiac 4 man liferaft in steel cradle with self-releasing device (in date) Kannad safelink EPIRB Gas BBQ New fenders 2014 Sea anchor with pre- prepared harness By separate negotiation New 2013 Genesis 310 FTL 3.1m Rib 8hp Mariner outboard

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Camper & Nicholsons has existed formally since 1855, though William Camper and Ben Nicholson had been associated since 1842. The yacht building yard which still bears their names was in fact founded as early as 1782 with William Camper’s involvement dating back to 1809. By 1882 the Yachting Gazette considered the firm to be undoubtedly the first in the kingdom, a reputation in large part due to the formidable fleet of yachts designed by Ben Nicholson. The 1880’s saw the second generation of Nicholsons enter the family firm and with them, Charles E Nicholson, who was to bring the firm worldwide acclaim. From his drawing board came the designs for the first Marconi Rig, the first Bermudan rig of significant proportions and innovations enough to fuel fifty years of racing yacht design. Amongst the most significant racing yachts are four America’s Cup Challengers. Beyond their role as designers, Camper & Nicholsons is perhaps most importantly known for excellence in yacht building. Most significant yacht designers ranging from William Fife Jnr and GLWatson to Sparkman & Stephens and Ron Holland, have seen their designs take shape at Camper & Nicholsons. A fleet of motor yachts, which in tonnage terms way exceed the sailing yachts, has been launched from both the Southampton and Gosport yards. These include not only the largest private yacht built in England, but also the world’s first large diesel powered yacht. From 1912 to 1939, Camper & Nicholsons was the world’s largest yacht building company. Throughout both World Wars, the firm has played a prominent role both in naval conversion and construction as well as conceiving some of the more unusual craft used by the Forces. A shortage of flying boats during the First World War saw the creation of the Gosport Aircraft Co, a CNI subsidiary.

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