Camper Nicholson 43

Mate of mine refitted one down here years ago. They had to replace the balsa cored decks. Bit of a job considering they were only going to strip off and replace the teak.
Sweet sailing boat but headsail a bit of a handful.
 
Philiz said:
Was this the 'Tidechaser' owned by Fletch?
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yes, indeed it was.

much miss his humour and practical generosity

close quarters handling did not trouble him in Tobermory!
 

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doris said:
Tricky. I looked at a couple in the mid nineties but they were hugely overpriced. Shame as they are very pretty and I had done shedloads of research. Small engine, long fin and skeg, not happy in reverse. Sailed uphill brilliantly, reached well but rolled like pigs downhill. As already notes, not dry but a spray hood on the one I played on was very effective.
With hindsight I am glad I was unsuccessful in that quest.
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And they pulled a whopping quarter wave which was probably the cause of the rolling off the wind. Pretty boat but quite small inside for 43 ft.
 
Tidechaser is for sale. Must be one of the best examples of the Nic 43, recent Yanmar and hydraulic drive, Monitor self steering, Dickenson heater, Anderson winches, Maxprop, etc, etc. Best of everything on this boat, new teak deck, epoxy hull, top sides paint.
PM me for more info.
 
Hi me & my sister Georgie have come across this thread on Tidechaser our Dad, Mike Fletcher's boat. Tidechaser is out of the water up in Scotland and is for sale. She is still in excellent condition. We would be very grateful if you could spread the word! many Thanks Mark
 
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"I wish I had the cash" uricanejack


Me too.

I think you could take that boat into any company and it would stand out.
 
I am probably a bit late, but wondered if 'Tidechaser' is still for sale? Thanks a lot for letting me know, Gunter
 
Shuggy said:
No, she's not. But if you're seriously looking for one, send me a PM - I may know of one that is not actively on the market (not mine). There were a few for sale but they all appear to have been snapped up in 2015 except for #17, Rigel:

http://www.classicyachtbrokerage.co.uk/index.php?page=rigel-11
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Yep, a good example of why it is always worth posting.

There was a 1971 43 advertised by Clark and Carter in Octobers Yachting Monthly but I see it does not feature on their website. Might be worth giving them a call.
 
doug748 said:
Yep, a good example of why it is always worth posting.

There was a 1971 43 advertised by Clark and Carter in Octobers Yachting Monthly but I see it does not feature on their website. Might be worth giving them a call.
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Thanks doug748. That one is already sold. Best, G.
 
I recently bought #36, Scorpio, previously know as Stardust of Ashton. I am interested in any information that may be out their about her. She is currently based in The Netherlands. She is a sailors wet dream, sails well, solid, forgiving and is good to handle in strong winds. She requires a bit of getting used to on the engine. I am racing her right now in a winter series and we are up against #14, Emily, the other Dutch Camper Nicholson 43. I have published somne of the information I coud find on www.NED8606.com.

If you can provide any more information you can post it or sent it to me directly via eric@ericvandenborn.com.

Eric
 
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