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Nicholson 58
Designer: David Pedrick  ·  Builder: Camper And Nicholson Ltd.  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Nicholson 58

Regarded as one of the finest bluewater cruising yachts to emerge from the celebrated Camper & Nicholsons yard, the Nicholson 58 carries a reputation built on decades of serious offshore sailing. Designed for those who demand both comfort and capability on extended passages, this sloop-rigged cruiser has earned its place among the classic British performance cruisers that defined an era of quality yacht building. Built to handle the full range of ocean conditions, the Nicholson 58 is particularly well suited to offshore and bluewater passage-making, offering the kind of seakeeping ability and structural integrity that long-distance sailors prioritize. Her hull form reflects the thoughtful, conservative design philosophy that Camper & Nicholsons consistently applied to their larger yachts — prioritizing stability, safety, and genuine sea-worthiness over racing flair. For prospective buyers, the Nicholson 58 represents an opportunity to own a vessel with genuine pedigree and a strong community of knowledgeable owners. Examples have logged impressive ocean miles, and the boats tend to reward attentive maintenance with reliable, confident performance across a wide range of conditions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 57.58 ft / 17.55 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 46.87 ft / 14.29 m
Beam 15.58 ft / 4.75 m
Max Draft 13.00 ft / 3.96 m
Min Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 53,025.00 lb / 24,052 kg
Ballast 20,000.00 lb / 9,072 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,467.00 ft² / 136.29 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Staysail Ketch
Construction FG
Designer David Pedrick
Builder Camper and Nicholson Ltd.
First Built 1984
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.7
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
42.24
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.66
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 9.17
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 2.0
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Nicholson 58 ★
57.6 ft
Little Harbor 57
56.7 ft
Little Harbor 58
58.0 ft
Oyster 56
57.3 ft
LWL
Nicholson 58 ★
46.9 ft
Little Harbor 57
47.3 ft
Little Harbor 58
47.8 ft
Oyster 56
47.5 ft
Beam
Nicholson 58 ★
15.6 ft
Little Harbor 57
16.8 ft
Little Harbor 58
16.2 ft
Oyster 56
16.2 ft
Displacement
Nicholson 58 ★
53 lbs
Little Harbor 57
54 lbs
Little Harbor 58
66 lbs
Oyster 56
57 lbs
Ballast
Nicholson 58 ★
20 lbs
Little Harbor 57
22 lbs
Little Harbor 58
19 lbs
Oyster 56
17 lbs
Sail Area
Nicholson 58 ★
1 sq ft
Little Harbor 57
1 sq ft
Little Harbor 58
Oyster 56
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Nicholson 58 ★
16.7
Little Harbor 57
17.9
Little Harbor 58
Oyster 56
15.3
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Nicholson 58 ★
42.2
Little Harbor 57
39.1
Little Harbor 58
49.3
Oyster 56
43.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Nicholson 58 ★
1.66
Little Harbor 57
1.78
Little Harbor 58
1.60
Oyster 56
1.68
Hull Speed
Nicholson 58 ★
9.2 kts
Little Harbor 57
9.2 kts
Little Harbor 58
9.3 kts
Oyster 56
9.2 kts
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