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Nicholson 30 for sale (1973) in Swansea, United Kingdom

£7,950 GBP
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The Nicholson 30, named Nimrod, is a classic quarter ton cruiser/racer designed by Raymond Wall and constructed by Camper and Nicholson in 1973. Measuring 8.84 metres in length with a 2.74-metre beam, she offers both robust performance under sail and comfort for longer voyages. Based in Swansea, UK, this boat benefits from numerous updates including a Beta Marine engine installed in 2011, regularly maintained, and a fresh interior with new upholstery in 2023. Equipped with various modern amenities such as a Flexofold folding propeller, updated rigging, and comprehensive navigation electronics, Nimrod promises a balance of heritage and modern efficiency. Accommodation includes 5 berths, a well-appointed galley, and a heads compartment. Additional features include a full set of sails—key among them a Bruce Banks mainsail and Jeckells storm jib—accompanied by a variety of deck and cockpit equipment. Part exchange and finance options are available for prospective buyers.

About this Nicholson 30

General information
Make/model
Nicholson 30
Price
£7,950 GBPFinance this boat
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Year
1973
Location
Swansea, United Kingdom

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Nimrod
 is a classic Nicholson 30 designed by Raymond Wall and built by Camper and Nicholson in 1973. A well-regarded quarter ton cruiser/racer, she offers strong performance under sail while maintaining comfort for extended cruising. Her Beta Marine engine was installed in 2011 and has been regularly maintained. The upholstery was replaced in 2023, adding a fresh feel to the interior. With various updates over the years, including rigging and a Flexofold folding propeller, Nimrod is ready for her next owner to enjoy.


Accommodation :

Accommodation

  • 5 berths with blue patterned upholstery (renewed 2024)

  • V-shaped saloon seating converting to 2 single berths

  • Pilot berth to port

  • Settee converting to double berth to starboard

  • Saloon table with folding leaves

  • Forward cabin with V-berth and infill, stowage underneath

  • Manual cold water supply

  • Heads compartment with Blakes Lavac manual seawater toilet and hand basin

Galley

  • L-shaped galley with GRP moulded base

  • Origo 3000 spirit cooker (2-burner, gimballed)

  • Washbasin with manual cold water supply

  • Cool box

  • Storage lockers

Chart Table

  • Aft-facing chart table to starboard

  • Instrument panel and switch panel


Inventory :

Deck / Cockpit

  • 4 Gibb sheet winches

  • Aluminium genoa and mainsheet tracks

  • Aluminium mooring cleats (4)

  • Grab handles on coachroof

  • Stainless steel guard wires with pulpit and pushpit

  • Boarding ladder

  • Anchor: 25lb CQR with 25m of 6mm chain and 30m of warp

  • 4 deck lockers

  • Sprayhood

 

Navigation and Electronics

  • Raymarine ST60+ wind, depth, speed, and graphic displays

  • Kelvin Hughes Husun Compact VHF

  • Manual bilge pump

  • Full set of navigation lights

Miscellaneous

  • Antifouled: 2023

  • Survey available: July 2023


Mechanical :

Construction

  • Blue FRP hull with round bilge

  • Pale blue superstructure

  • Fin keel with added lead shoe

  • Skeg-hung transom rudder

  • Deck with non-slip finish

  • Perspex coachroof windows

  • Forward deck hatch

Engine and Systems

  • Beta B20, 20HP diesel engine (installed 2011)

  • Shaft drive with two-bladed Flexofold folding propeller

  • Cruise speed: 6 knots

  • Max speed: 7 knots

  • Engine serviced: July 2023

  • Anodes checked/changed: July 2023

  • Single lever Morse control

  • Fuel tank: 42L plastic tank

  • Manual bilge pump

  • Electric bilge pump

Sails and Rigging

  • Masthead sloop rig with Proctor gold anodised aluminium spars

  • Hood furling/reefing genoa

  • Bruce Banks mainsail with jiffy reef and through-mast roller reefing

  • Butler Verner tri-radial spinnaker

  • Jeckells storm jib

  • Spinnaker pole (Proctor aluminium)

  • Standing rigging in 1x19 stainless steel wire

  • Backstay with tension adjuster

  • Deck-stepped mast on aluminium shoe

  • Boom end fitting with mainsheet attachment

  • 3 deck-mounted halyard winches

  • 5 deck-mounted rope clutches


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Construction
Hull
GRP
Keel
Fin Keel
Measurements
Length overall
8.84 metres
Length waterline
7.62 metres
Beam
2.74 metres
Displacement
3,302 kg
Propulsion
Engine
1 x Beta Marine
Fuel
Diesel
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Network Yacht Brokers - Network Yacht Brokers Swansea

Unit 1 Fishmarket Quay
Swansea
South Wales
SA1 1UP
United Kingdom
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