Nicholson 32 - sailing performance upwind and in heavy weather

[doug748]

I've been looking at the Nic 32 for my retirement in a few years time.

If living aboard then length isn't so much a issue compared to a marina mistress.

I was also thinking they are in the spirit of the jester challenge unlike a modern 30+fter.

Otherwise something like a centuar is a bit too caravan like for distance sailing?

Always a pleasure to see these old threads back from the dead. I think you are very wise to sort out a boat for retirement before the event and be ready for the off.

The later Mk 10 boats have a lot of improvements and look pretty modern on the water, that would be may pick. A lot of flat area in the sole make them feel quite roomy in the cabin compared with some alternatives, you can see why in this snap: