The Nicholson 32, a heavy displacement long-keeled masthead sloop, was designed by Charles Nicholson & Peter Nicholson and built in the UK by Camper & Nicholson Ltd.
Underwater Profile: Long keel
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 32'0" / 9.8m
Waterline Length: 24.0" / 7.3m
Beam: 9'3" / 2.8m
Draft: 5'6" / 1.7m
Rig Type: Masthead sloop
Displacement: 12,200lb / 5,534kg
Designer: Charles Nicholson & Peter Nicholson
Builder: Camper & Nicholson Ltd (UK)
Year First Built: 1962
Year Last Built: 1981
Number Built: 369
Owners Association: The Nicholson 32 Association
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 14.2
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 55.7
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 394
4. Comfort Ratio: 36.9
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.6
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1. 1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 14.2 suggests that the Nicholson 32 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 55.7 means that the Nicholson 32 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 394, tells us the Nicholson 32 is firmly in the ultra-heavy displacement category. Load her up as much as you like and her performance will be hardly affected, not that it was ever startling. Few if any sailboats are built to this displacement category these days - but they remain popular with some long-distance sailors.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 36.9 suggests that crew comfort of a Nicholson 32 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.6 tells us that a Nicholson 32 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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