Nicholson 48 Ketch
Completely refitted
- Boat REF# · 221705
- Length · 48'0"
- Year · 1982
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x diesel 92hp, Caterpillar 3054B (2003)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Designer | Camper and Nicholson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Camper and Nicholson |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 170.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 480.0 USG Total - 3 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 15.4 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 23/10/2007 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 92hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Caterpillar 3054B (2003) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 3870 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | Brunton Autoprop (Rope Cutters) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.7 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8.5 knots |
| Generator output | 3.8KVA |
| Engine spares | |
|---|---|
| Water-maker |
Fischer Panda 3.8KVA generator installed 2012
New refridgeration plant (fridge and freezer) 2003.
New Eberspacher heating 2003
Struder battery charger and Inverter. Excellent access to all mechanical and electical units. Droppers fitted where appropriate.
Dimensions
| Length | 48'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 33'0" |
| Beam | 13'0" |
| Draft Max | 5'9" |
| Displacement | 31,311.0lbs |
| Headroom | 6'6" |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Ketch rigged Seldon Aluminium spars (2001) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2001)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Kemp - Slab (2012) Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Kemp - Furling (2012) |
| Other sails | Mizzen (2014) |
| MPS (2013) | |
| Running sail (2013) | |
| Staysail (2012) | |
| Upwind Staysail (2012) | |
| Storm Jib () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Ample winch power and the benefits of a completely new rig in 2001 and a full wardrobe of sails in 2012-2014. Easily managed ketch configuration but with lots of options should you have more hands
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 9 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, solar panels, shore power, generator 12/24/240v systems with batteries arranged as domestic, engine start and generator start. Batteries all replaced between 2012-2015
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Built to last and endure the oceans moods the C&N 48 Ketch is a true oceangoing classic. This boat has been round the world yet shows no sign of it. Beautifully maintained and updated. Hull is epoxied and the 2007 survey revealed no problems in this area. Beautiful topside finish too
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Currently arranged a dedicated saloon living area and two cabins for sleeping. A wonderfully comfortable feel with extensive varnish work and leather upholstery. Vast amounts of storage and good headroom throughout. A world girdling liveaboard of the highest pedigree.
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave |
Currently arranged a dedicated saloon living area and two cabins for sleeping. A wonderfully comfortable feel with extensive varnish work and leather upholstery. Vast amounts of storage and good headroom throughout. A world girdling liveaboard of the highest pedigree.
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Spray dodgers | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Beaching legs | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Cockpit Enclosure | |
| Bow Thruster |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Lewmar windlass (with remote control)
4 anchors
(CQR, Danforth x2)
249'4" of chain
262'6" of rode
Hydrovane windvane self-steering system
dinghy (2013)
(Inflatable)
2.5hp outboard, Honda, Short shaft (2015)
Beautiful teak decks and a very clean layout. Easy passage fore and aft and a very secure feel. Plenty of space for lounging in the sun. All set up for anchoring fore or aft with 3 windlass aboard. Both main anchors have 76m of chain and 80m of warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| SSB | |
| SSB Modem | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Weather fax | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Fish Finder | |
| WiFi Booster | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Well appointed navigation station with adequate repeaters on deck.
All the nav. gear is from well known manufacturers.
2003 Installation of Raymarine Auto Pilot Radar chart plotter Furuno GPS and ICOM Radio. Gold chart system.
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
6 bilge pumps (3 manual / 2 electric)
Date of last life raft service: 01-01-2016
EPIRB battery replacement date: 01-01-2017
1 x engine driven bilge pump
Broker's Comments
It is difficult to mistake the graceful lines of the Nicholson 48 - a powerful hull with attractive overhangs provide a gratifying sailing performance combined with an easy to handle rig and comfortable accommodation.
This is not your average C&N 48, she was the last one built and has all the attributes and then has benefitted from initially a very knowledgeable first owner who had the rig moved aft by 6-8 inches to improve performance and ease of handling and subsequently a major refit beginning in 2012 which has seen every functional aspect of the boat replaced, excepting the main engine which was new anyway in 2003.
She is stored ashore for 10 months of the year and cruises for 2 months - she is so well set up and equipped that her owners (now 80 years old) do not need to touch land as they are completely self sufficient. I can't imagine a nicer way to spend your summer
She is currently ashore as she is every winter. All her routine maintenance has been completed March 2017 including sails off and laundered, bearings replaced in both the prop and the wind generator and her usual servicing. This is a truly exceptional example of an iconic design and she's ready and waiting to sail oceans.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.