1979 Camper and Nicholson Nicholson 35

The Camper and Nicholson built Nicholson 35 enjoyed a production run spanning some 20 years and with over 200 examples being produced in that time. Her traditional lines and a high-quality finish create a design which is easy on the eye, rewarding to sail and pleasant to be aboard. With her deep well protected cockpit her crew are well protected on deck. Below decks the traditional layout to the accommodation provides comfortable living space whether at anchor or on passage. Now a much sought after modern classic the Nicholson 35 remains popular choice for those who like know they can depend on their yacht whatever the weather. Yanmar 3JH-4E marine diesel engine, 39hp (2008)MaxProp 3 blade, bronze feathering propellerHydrovane Self-Steering gearRutland wind generator12V PC – Onboard 12VDC PC running Open CPN charting software with NOA screen, flexible keyboard and mouseStandard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS DSC VHF Furuno 1623 radar with mast-mounted scannerFuruno GP32 GPSForce 10 gas fired heaterTecma Nelson gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven. Gimbal mountedStanding rigging of stainless steel wire, fully replaced in 2008Profurl C320 roller reefing system on forestay (2018)Twizzle rig, twin furling headsails on single foil with twin poles and universal joints2x Pontos Compact, 4 speed, self-tailing winchesTri-sail and storm JibRocna bower anchor on chain rodeLofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass (2008)Avon inflatable dinghy with outboardThe Nicholson 35 BLUE TERN is lying ashore at Portavadie Marina and is available for viewing by prior appointment.PRESS REVIEW:‘Like all long fin-keeled heavy displacement cruisers the Nicholson 35 is designed to take almost any adverse weather and sea conditions in her stride. Her overhanging, deep-vee bow section means she parts the waves resolutely, with little drama or spray, exuding only a gentle rocking motion as she goes....She makes good passage time due to her steadfast ability to drive through the rough stuff, and being so stable and sea kindly means you can live, sleep and cook aboard safely and comfortably, relaxing in the knowledge that these robust and resilient vessels have covered millions of sea miles in their lifetime......She comes with an excellent pedigree and is fondly loved by those for whom safety and comfort at sea is more important than speed and agility. That’s not to say she can’t make impressive passage times. Given enough wind she’ll still be battling to windward in sea conditions that would make many a more modern cruising yacht owner run for the nearest cover.The original deck gear was made from top quality materials and substantially engineered, thereby making it all simple to maintain regularly. Obviously, it depends on how they’ve been worked over the years, but it’s not unusual to find them still going strong with 40 year-old winches, tracks and cars.’Yachting Monthly. Used Boat: Nicholson 35. Chris Beeson, February 2017CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Traditional heavyweight GRP moulded hullPolyester hand-consolidated laminate.Long moulded fin keel with encapsulated ballastGRP formed stiffening membersPlywood bulkheads glassed to hull and deckUnderwater hull antifouled 2023Finished in grey/blue two-pack paintDeck & Superstructure Construction:Traditional heavyweight GRP moulded deckSingle-piece deck moulded incorporating superstructure and self-draining cockpitPolyester, hand consolidated laminate.Moulded bulkwark along deck edgeTeak capping railLaid teak decking to finish side decks and foredeckLaid teak panels to form cockpit seat topsHardwood grating on cockpit soleKeel & Rudder:Long fin keel moulded as part of hullEncapsulated lead ballastSkeg hung rudderMACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Yanmar 3JH-4E marine diesel engine (2008)39hp @ 3000rpm3 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled.Mechanical reversing V-drive gearboxSingle lever morse controlMaintenance & Performance: Engine serviced annually, last service July 2022 (little use during 2023)Cruising speed 6ktsPropulsion & Steering:Stainless steel prop shaftStuffing type conventional sternglandMaxProp 3 blade, bronze feathering propellerCable system wheel steeringStainless steel wheel with hyde coverEmergency tillerWindvane Self-Steering:Hydrovane Self-Steering gearTransom mountedELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power systemBattery Banks:Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC, lead acidDomestic Battery – 2x 12VDC, 105Ah Trojan TMX27 deep cycle traction batteriesAlternator:Single engine driven alternator12V – 80ampWind Generator:Rutland wind generator – Not currently fittedStainless steel mounting poleInverter:Victron Energy Blue Power Phoenix Inverter12VDC, 300WBattery Monitor:Victron Energy BMV712-SMART battery monitorGeneral:12V socket at chart tablePLUMBING Fresh Water:Full pressurised hot and cold water systemMixer tap in galleyManual fresh water pump in galley Mixer tap in heads, pulls out for use as shower headHot water provided from engine heated calorifier Salt Water:Manually pumped salt water tap at galleyBilge Pumps:Manual bilge pump Electric bilge pump TANKAGEFuel:Single diesel tankGRP tank built-in to hull below cockpit soleApproximate capacity - 182 LtrsFresh Water:Single keel tank for freshwaterApproximate capacity – 364 LtrsNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Depth/Speed/Log – Raymarine ST60+Below Decks:12V PC – Onboard 12VDC PC running Open CPN charting software with NOA screen, flexible keyboard and mouseRadar – Furuno 1623 radar with mast-mounted scannerGPS – Furuno GP32Wind – Thomas Walker & Sons wind direction and speed instruments – no longer operationalCommunications Equipment:DSC VHF – Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS DSC VHF DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Galley Stove – Tecma Nelson gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven. Gimbal mounted CoolboxStainless steel sinkMixer tapManual fresh water tapManual salt water tapHeads:Blakes Lavac Zenith manual marine toilet with Henderson Mk V pump Wash hand basinMixer tap which can be pulled out for use as shower headHeating:Force 10 gas fired heaterFitted at aft end of saloon tableLighting:Overhead lighting throughout the interiorBulkhead/reading lights in way of bunksACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Twin berth forward cabin converting to doubleHeads compartmentSaloon offering up to three occasional berths, including quarter berthGalleyNav Station / Quarter BerthAccommodation Finish:Traditionally built interior with joinery of teak and teak-faced hardwood veneered plywood with solid teak hardwood trims and fiddles.GRP mouldings to form the base of galley and heads unitsSoles of teak hardwood veneered plywood with holly stripeVinyl headliningDescription of Accommodation from Forward: Forward Cabin:Two berths traditional V-berth layout Lee cloths fitted to both bunksCentral infill section with cushion converts the bunk into a double berthChain locker forward of bulkhead.Locker space under V-berths.Heads:Immediately aft of the forepeak Spanning the full width of the boat Walk-through heads with sliding doors to close off from both the forepeak and main saloon areas.Blakes Lavac manual sea toilet located outboard to port Vanity unit with small countertop, mirror and inset wash hand basin to starboardWet locker to port, outboard of toiletSaloon:Open plan layout with no partition of space between the main bulkhead and companionwaySettee to starboard with pullout base to form good sized single berth with lee clothU-shaped bench settee to port with infill to create compact doubleSaloon table mounted centrally with double drop leafs Selection of lockers below settee bases, outboard of seat backs and overhead to port and starboardBookshelves with fiddles above port setteeNav Station:Forward facing chart table located aft of port settee in saloonNavigator sitting on forward end of quarter berth facing forward with removable back rest.Quarter berth extending aft along port sideShips switch panel mounted outboard of chart table12V PC housed within case outboard of tableNOC screen, Furuno GPS and radar displays mounted forward of tableChart storage within tableBookshelf outboard to port above chart tableGalley:To starboard side of companionwayU-shaped galleyGimbal-mounted gas cooker mounted centrally outboardShort section of counter top with coolbox locker beneath forwardWorktop aft with inset sink, drainer aft of sink and top loading coolbox outboard of sinkDECK EQUIPMENTRig:Keel stepped, single spreader, masthead sloop rig.Anodised alloy mast and sparsStanding rigging of stainless steel wire, fully replaced in 2008Profurl C320 roller reefing system on forestay (2018)Removable inner forestaySlab reefing mainsailRod kickerSpinnaker poleTwizzle rig, twin furling headsails on single foil with twin poles and universal joints, included but not currently fittedLazyjacksMast steps to spreadersWinches:Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 43, two speedSecondary Winches – 2x Pontos Compact, 4 speed, self-tailingMast Mounted Halyard Winches – 1x Lewmar 16, two-speed. 1x Lewmar 8, single-speedMast Mounted Reefing Winch – 1x Lewmar 8, single-speedSails:Mainsail – White dacron, fully battened, slab reefingGenoa – White dacron, roller reefingGenoa – White dacron, roller reefing, 150%, UV Strip. North SailsTri SailStorm JibSpinnakerCanvas Work:Mainsail Cover – stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazyjacksSprayhood – With additional stainless steel grabrails external to hood port and starboardAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – 20kg Rocna anchor on chain rodeKedge Anchor – 35lb CQR anchorElectric Windlass – Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum. Foot button controls on foredeck (2008)Selection of mooring warpsSelection of fendersTender:Inflatable Dinghy – Avon inflatable dinghyOutboard – Mariner 2hp, 2-strokeGeneral:Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit railsDeck mounted stanchions supporting double tier guardwiresDouble bow roller built into stemStainless steel Samson post on foredeckDeck mounted mooring cleats forward and aftMidships cleats on genoa tracksFairleads mounted on capping rail forward and aftTeak grabrails running the length of the coachroof outboard edgesDorade type ventilators immediately forward of sprayhoodGas locker in starboard side deck with overboard drain (gas hose and regulator replaced 2023)Primary winches mounted on cockpit coamings forwardOutboard storage bracket on pushpit railBoarding/Swimming ladderEnsign staffSAFTEY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Masthead Tri-colour/anchor masthead light Steaming lightLow level nav lightsMast mounted deck flood lightLife saving:Liferaft – Seago 4 man valise, first service now dueKIM MOB rescue slingHoreshoe Lifebuoy x2Gas Alarm – Pilot gas alarm systemFire BlanketGrab BagDISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice