Nicholson 39 Ketch

Details

• Make: Nicholson
• Model: 39 Ketch
• Engine Make & Model: Ford Tempest
• Horsepower: 58
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Price: £35,000
• Location: In Amble
• Keel: Long
• Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
• Drive Type: Shaft drive

Dimensions

• Beam: 3.45m
• Draft: 1.68m
• LWL: 9.2m
• LOA: 11.7m
• Air Draft: 15.1m
• Displacement: 9459kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 250l
• Water Tank Capacity: 470l
• Builder: Camper & Nicholson Ltd
• Designer: Ray Wall
• Hull Type: Monohull

Summary

'Blue Water Cruiser' is often inappropriately used to describe larger sailing yachts. In this case the Nicholson 39 can live up to this title. Long keeled, ketch rigged with safe centre cockpit, she was designed and equipped to cross oceans whilst providing decent accommodation and performance.
With 6 berths offered over two cabins and saloon she is the ideal family cruiser. The cruising couple with occasional guests will be equally at home.
There have been some significant upgrades during her present ownership including new decks, new standing rigging, new propeller, and upgraded sheet winches to name but a few.
Vessel ashore for antifoul in August 2024.

Mechanical

The engine is a 54hp Tempest which is based on the Ford 2401E York, an industrial unit designed to run and run. PRM 3:1 reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft and 3-bladed fixed propeller. Deep sea seal replaced in 2018. The engine has been regularly maintained with most recent in September 2024.
There was a new fresh water pump fitted in July 2023. Engine start panel mounted in cockpit with single engine lever control. Fuel is stored in a 250 litre tank.

Electrical

12/240V systems on board. 3x12V batteries providing engine start and domestic power. These were replaced in 2022 and are recharged via the engine alternator, battery charger or solar trickle charger.
shore power unit providing 240V when berthed on a serviced pontoon.

• Solar panel
• Shore power including cable
• Battery charger

Rigging

Ketch rigged sail plan with keel stepped main mast and deck stepped mizzen. Stainless steel standing rigging replaced in 2017. Terylene, braid on braid running rigging. All lines are operated at masts. Vessel rigged for spinnaker/cruising chute including associated rigging and poles. New genoa sheet winches installed in 2022 by Gosport boatyard.
Comprehensive suit of sails including:

• Mainsail
• Roller furling genoa
• Mizzen
• Cruising Chute
• Spare jib
• Spare mainsail

Navigation

• Compass
• Depth sounder
• Speed log
• Wind speed/direction
• Radar
• GPS
• VHF
• Chartplotter at binnacle
• Autopilot
• Navtex
• Clock & Barometer
• HH Radio
• HH Compass

Deck

• Stainless steel stemhead with rollers
• Fairleads
• Mooring cleats
• Boarding ladder
• Outboard engine bracket
• Rear access gates
• Mooring warps
• Fenders
• Boathook

Safety

• Gas detector
• Horn
• Manual bilge pump
• Electric bilge pump
• Navigation lights
• Life raft
• Flares
• 4 off Life jackets
• Fire extinguishers
• CO2-Smoke-CO alarms

Canvas

• Mainsail lazy jack bag with front cover
• Mizzen sail cover
• Sprayhood with cockpit enclosure

Miscellaneous

• Dinghy
• Electric outboard
• Engine spares
• Radio/CD player
• Self focusing binoculars
• Sewing kit
• Boat BBQ (mounts on aft rail)
• Tools

Accommodation

Below decks is well appointed with a sleeping cabin fore and aft, companionable saloon and large galley.
The main saloon is entered from the cockpit. Full standing headroom throughout and an interior fit out comprising of solid teak trim and teak veneered marine ply. The saloon upholstery is a hard wearing leatherette.
Starting at the rear you will find the ensuite owners cabin. This has an offset double bed with horseshoe seating area and additional cupboards. There is an opening deck hatch for light, ventilation or escape. Storage below all berths and access to the ensuite heads. This has a Lavac sea toilet, moulded sink unit and pull out shower. and sump pump out.
The galley is situated on the starboard side in the access passage to the rear cabin. The benefit of this location is plentiful work surfaces and a secure area where you can cook and prepare food whilst on passage. There is a double stainless steel sink, pressurised fresh water and a gas fuelled gimballed oven with 3 burner hob. Front loading fridge with ice compartment. Plentiful storage in below counter and head height mounted units.
Saloon with L-shaped seating to port and a settee to starboard of a central drop leaved table. Chart table and switch panel at rear of portside seating.
Bow cabin with double V berth. Heads situated on port side between the saloon and the forcabin with wardrobe opposite on starboard side.
Heads has a Lavac sea toilet and pull out shower.

• Webasto diesel fired blown hot air heating
• Dickinson solid fuel stove
• 3-Pin sockets

Construction

GRP constructed sailing vessel with heavy lay up hull and superstructure. Central cockpit with wheel steering and locker storage. Skeg mounted rudder. Under water areas antifouled and anodes changed in August 2024.
Spacious side decks with flexi teak laid in June 2017. Raised bulwarks finished with teak capping. Deck scuppers.
GRP super structure with port lights and deck hatches to accommodation. Stainless steel stem head fitting with double anchor rollers. Large capacity chain locker with lid.
Rear deck with access to bathing ladder. Cockpit with full enclosure.

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

Contact

boatpoint at Royal Quays Marina

newcastle@boatpoint.co.uk

0191 272 9086