PRICE REDUCTION – 1970 Nicholson 38 Ketch – GAZELA

Thursday 5th September 2024

Mark Cameron Yachts are delighted to announce a newly revised asking price for the 1970 Nicholson 38 Ketch ‘GAZELA’.

An iconic Camper and Nicholson yacht the Nicholson 38 has gained a loyal following since her introduction in 1966. Based on the original John Alden designed Mistral the Nicholson 38 was stretched in length gained a higher freeboard and boasted a revised rig arrangement. Launched at the 1966 London Boatshow the design was an instant hit with the sailing public Although now superseded by more modern and beamier designs the Nic 38s still maintain their reputation as classic yachts which sail very well and make comfortable cruising yachts with plenty of living space.

Classed originally as a motor sailer the Nicholson 38s quickly became known for their performance under sail. The fully protected doghouse with optional roll-up sides and a solid roof with 2 ‘skylights’ provides the cockpit with excellent protection in all weathers, ideally suited for cruising in Scottish waters.

A nicely presented example of the class GAZELA has been with her current owner since 2011 during which time she has cruised the length of the British Isles, including a trip to Shetland and venturing south to spend time exploring The Channel Islands and the coast of Brittany in France. Now reluctantly for sale as her owner ‘swallows the anchor’ she boasts an impressive inventory including :

• Beta Marine BV1505 marine diesel engine
• Stainless steel propshaft (2015)
• Mathway shaft steering system completely stripped and overhauled 2021
• Vetus tunnel-mounted bow thruster (2014)
• Engine and Domestic batteries all replaced 2021
• Noco Genius battery charger (2024)
• Rutland wind generator mounted on mizzen mast with Marlec charge controllet (2015)
• NASA Clipper Navigation instruments
• Garmin GPSMAP 556 chart plotter
• Icom IC-M411 DSC VHF (2011)
• AdvanSea RX1000 dual channel AIS receiver
• Raske & Edam RM69 manual marine toilets
• Techimpx gas cooker, 2 burner, grill and oven,
• Standing rigging fully replaced 2012-2013
• Mainsail and Genoa by Suffolk Sails (2012)
• Lofrans Kobra 1000w electric windlass (2021)
• WaveEco lightweight dinghy with inflatable floor. (2023 – used once)
• LED navigation lights fitted 2021

Lying afloat and on her mooring in Kilmelford, near Oban the Nicholson 38 GAZELA is available for immediate viewing by appointment.

Now Asking Just £24,000

Find full details of the 1970 Nicholson 38 Ketch ‘GAZELA’ here