Renowned for its outstanding build quality and sea-keeping ability, the Nicholson 32 Mk V is a classic long-keel cruiser designed for serious sailing. Built by Camper & Nicholsons and Halmatic, this yacht combines traditional craftsmanship with rugged GRP construction, delivering strength, stiffness, and reliability in offshore conditions.
With a deep hull, high ballast ratio, and forgiving motion, the Nicholson 32 is exceptionally stable and capable, making it a favourite among ocean voyagers and solo sailors alike. The Mk V benefits from refinements in layout and rig, offering improved comfort below deck, with full-length berths, generous storage, and over 6 feet of headroom.
Whether you're crossing oceans or exploring coastal waters, the Nicholson 32 Mk V inspires confidence with every mile. Elegant, dependable, and full of character, she remains one of the most respected and enduring cruising yachts in her class.
Mechanical
Beta BD722
20HP
2500 Hours
Shaft drive
Engine cleaned and re-painted - July 2023
Last serviced - August 2024
New water pump - July 2023
Fuel tank cleaned - May 2025
Injector pump - August 2025
Electrical
1 x Lucas 95Ah Leisure Battery - December 2021
1 x Platinum AGM 100ah Leisure Battery - December 2021
Engine Alternator - June 2025
Smart relay - November 2024
Solar Panel - April 2024
Electrical overhaul - November 2024
Navigation
At chart table:
Plotter - Garmin GPS 128
DSC/VHF - Silva S10
Navtex - NASA Marine
In cockpit:
Chartplotter - Lowrance HDS5m
Clipper Duet combined Speed & Log
Autopilot - Simard TP20 Tiller Pilot
Compass
Masthead Tri-Colour - 2022
Steaming Light - 2022
Spreader & Deck Lights - 2022
Echomax Radar Reflector - 2022
Sails, Spars and Rigging
Sloop Rig
Keel Stepped Proctor Mast & Boom
Mast & Boom Repainted in May 2022 with Cromadex
Standing Rigging - 2015
Running Rigging - 2022
Mainsheet - October 2024
Gooseneck Bracket Replaced in 2022
2 x Lewmar 16 ST halyard winch - 2022
Spinnaker Pole
Slab reefing main with stackpack
Furling headsail with Sailspar continuous furling line
Sails
1 x Mainsail - April 2024
1 x Genoa (7/10)
1 x Spinnaker (4/10)
1 x Trisail
Interior & Domestic
4 x berths in 1 cabin plus saloon
1 x heads with manual toilet - Serviced September 2024
Charcoal heater in saloon - Hampshire Heaters
New headlining - 2023
New curtains - 2023
New cushions - 2023
Re-varnished interior - 2023
Galley with oven with 2 x ring burners - Dometic Starligh
Coolbox/fridge
Sink
Deck
Tiller Steering
GRP deck - Teack in cocpit
2 x Lewmar 40 ST winches in cockpit - 2022
Manual Anchor Windlass - Lofrans
Anchor - Lewmar CQR with 40m Galvanised Chain
Anchor locker
Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit
Boarding Ladder
Warps - October 2024
Fenders
Safety
Liferaft - ML Lifeguard - Requires servicing
2 x Horseshoe Lifebuoy with Lights
Fireblanket
Manual Bilge Pump
Gas System Last Checked - July 2024
Canvas
Frame for sprayhood
Stackpack - April 2024
Miscellaneous
Avon Dinghy
Topsides fully repainted with AWL Grip - 2022
Flexible water tank fitted but not operational due to split
2 x gas bottles
Documentation
Bills of Sale evidencing 5 years clear title
VAT exempt - Built in 1966
Measurements
LOA: 9.75 m
Beam: 2.82 m
Fuel Tanks Cap.: 75 L