Nicholson 30 ca. 1975

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Is this the Ron Holland design (coach roof curves gently up from the deck) that had some problems during the 79 Fastnet race?

Where can I find out more?

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JK

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YES, that is definately the one, Ron Holland designed it, ring Richard Seymour at Kings Yacht agency, or see his website, www. kingsyacht.co.uk, he knows all the info.

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If memory serves (and it may not) the half ton Holland 30 footer was called the 303 and had that number graphicked onto the coachroof sides just forward of the companion.

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The Nic 30 of 1973/4/5 was a Ian Wallis design. I've got one and I think it's the one you are talking about. Has it got a wrap round window at the front of the coach roof?This boat was a cruiser racer with a fully fitted interior. In the late 70 Nic did a more stripped out 30 which was a more pure 1/2 tonner. I don't know who designed it.
I think the Nic you are referring to that had problems in the Fastnet was Grimillkan a Nic 303or 345 I'm not sure which. I think these were the Ron Holland designs.

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Grimalkin was a Nich 303 1/2 tonner designed by Ron Holland - she was closely related to the Silver Jubilee 1/2 tonner designed for the Queens Jubilee in 1977. She was fast in her day and suffered in the 1979 Fastnet for being in the wrong place at the wrong time - close to where many of the OOD 34's were over the labadie bank at the height of the storm

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Which boat didn't have problems in the '79 Fastnet?

CO32s had a bad time of it too, but were the standard (in stability terms) by which future designs were developed. They are still seen as a seaworthy choice. So I would say that having a bad time in the '79 Fastnet does not in itself mean the boat is not seaworthy.

From what I have seen of Nic 30's they are good boats and have a good reputation.. no direct experience of one tho'.

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Thanks everyone. It's the C&N 'in house' (Ian Wallace?) design with the wrap-round window at the front of the coach roof.

What does the team think about a price of 14,000 GBP for this type of boat in reasonable-good condition?


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As I've got one I'm a bit biased. The price depends on what sort of engine is in it, the sail wardrobe and equipment fitted. I'd suggest that a price guideline of £13,000 to £20,000 depending on the above.
Mine was fitted with a Volvo MD1 which I removed and put in a Yanmar 1GM10. This is likely to be your main expense.
Has it got a separate,draining gas bottle locker? if not you'll probably have to make one as a condition of any survey you get.
Over the last 3 years I've extensively refitted my boat and can say that they are true Nics, ie strong, quality built boats.
And above all else it sails beautifully and quickly

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If I remember the book rightly, Grimalkin was still sound and afloat at the end of it all - one of the cited examples where getting into the lifeboat is not neceesarily the right thing to do.

Jeff.

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