Nicholson 345
Fractional Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1979–1981
A Ron Holland-designed fractional sloop with a fin keel and spade rudder, later produced in Brazil as the FAST 345
Designed by Ron Holland, built by Camper.
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Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
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