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Specifications

Make Nicholson
Model 38
Year 1972
Length 37.8ft (11.5m)
Beam 3.20m
Draft 1.58m
Hull Material grp
Engine Perkins 4.107 marine diesel engine 45hp 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Paragon hydraulic reversing marine gearbox
Fuel Type diesel
Engine Make Perkins
Engine Model 4.107
Engine Power 45 hp

Equipment & Extras

lwl
8.23m
engine
Perkins 4.107 marine diesel engine 45hp 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Paragon hydraulic reversing marine gearbox
keel type
Long Keel
displacement
7214kg
fuel capacity
285l
drinking water capacity
340l

Description

An iconic Camper and Nicholson yacht, the Nicholson 38, has gained a loyal following since her introduction in 1966. Based on the original John Alden-designed Mistral, the Nicholson 38 was lengthened, gained a higher freeboard, and boasted a revised rig arrangement. Launched at the 1966 London Boatshow, the design was an instant hit with the sailing public. Although now superseded by more modern and beamier designs, the Nic 38s still maintain their reputation as classic yachts that sail very well and make comfortable cruising yachts with plenty of living space. Classed originally as a motor s...

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£295
£25,500 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £389
Insurance £38
Maintenance £75
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £793/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,088
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 27% Running costs 73%
Total Interest
£9,871
Total Cost (finance)
£39,871

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Ardfern, Argyll, United Kingdom

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