The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Nicholson 26

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  117173
  • LOA  ·  8.10m
  • Year  ·  1968
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 9hp, Yanmar GM 10 ()
  • Lying  ·  Isle of Wight
The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Nicholson
Builder Burnes
Lying Isle of Wight
Fuel capacity 40.9 ltr (9.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 113.6 ltr (25.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 09/12/2009

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 9hp
Engine make and model Yanmar GM 10 ()
Engine Hours engine1= 914
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Dimensions

LOA 8.10m
LWL 6.10m
Beam 2.36m
Draft Max 1.52m
Headroom 1.88m
Storage On mooring

Rig

Sloop rigged unknown Aluminium spars (1968) with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail Quay Sails - Slab (1991)
Headsail - Furling (2006)
Other sails Spinnaker ()
Hank on Jib ()
Storm Jib ()
Spinnaker gear

Good straightforward rig set up. Rotostay furling system

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

Solid and sturdy as one would expect of these archetypal small cruisers. Some wear and tear but generally a tidy little boat.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2

Two single berths in the main saloon and a double in the forecabin. Small galley area.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Curtains
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

Two single berths in the main saloon and a double in the forecabin. Small galley area.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Bruce and CQR)
50.00m of chain
50.00m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Wind
VHF
GPS
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Mast mounted radar reflector fitted

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Sturdy and seaworthy the Nicholson 26 offers an ideal first boat. This one is fairly stripped out as the current owner has only used her for club racing but she could easily be updated and made in to a comfortable pocket cruiser. These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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