Nicholson 55

Masthead Sloop · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1971–present

Specifications

Dimensions

Weights

Ballast / displacement

47.1%

Rig & sail area

Rig

Masthead Sloop

Ratios

SA / displacement

16.2

Displacement / length

283.1

Comfort ratio

39.1

Capsize screening

1.70

Hull speed

8.4 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

2000

Hull

Hull type

Fin with rudder on skeg

Construction

FG/Aluminum

Production

Years built

1971–present

Units built

26

Designer

Raymond Wall

Builder

Camper, Nicholson, Nicholsons

Design & history

12 of these yachts were purchased by the English Ministry of Defence and served for many years. A few hulls were built of aluminum.

Notable features

A few hulls were built of aluminum.

Production

12 yachts were purchased by the English Ministry of Defence. A few hulls were built of aluminum.

Curated reference notes

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