Description

Nicolson 32 Mk III long keel cruising yacht designed by Charles and Peter Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholson/Halmatic. A true classic rugged sea keeper with bags of character. Currently in need of a little TLC but could be a stunning boat once again with a few jobs tackled. Updates over the years include new boom 2012, new sails and lazy jacks 2012 & 2016, Hull epoxy treated, standing rigging renewed 2012. Lying ashore at Baltic Wharf Totnes.


SPECIFICATION:
Nicolson 32 designed by Peter and Charles Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholson/Halmatic.
long keel, masthead sloop, aft cockpit, keel hung rudder, tiller steering
GRP Painted hull, deck and superstructure with white hull and grey painted decks.
Stainless steel push and pulpit, timber grab and toe rails.

ENGINE:
Bukh 24 2- cylinder 24 hp diesel engine - last serviced August 2021 including cooling system overhaul and exhaust manifold
Engine hours 4029
Three bladed brass fixed propeller (New 2012) on shaft
Cruise speed 5 knots
Max speed 6 knots

ELECTRICS:
3 x 12 volt batteries charged by engine alternator - 1 starter (New 2021) and 2 domestic
Plustronik battery monitor
240V A/C Shore power with connector cable and 13amp sockets below

TANKAGE:
Fuel: – steel tank
Water:– GRP tank

RIG:
Mast head sloop rig
Keel stepped aluminium white mast and boom (overhauled 2012)
Stainless Steel standing rigging – 10 years old
Jeckells Mainsail with ¾ battens and slab reefing
Headsail with Plastimo Roller reefing
Aluminium spinnaker pole

WINCHES:
4 x cockpit winches (2 x Lewmar 40ST’s + 2) + 3 Barton jammers
3 x mast winches (2 x Harken 8’s + Lewmar 7)

SAILS:
Mainsail – Jeckells – 5 years
Genoa – Jeckells – 8 years

ACCOMMODATION:
5 berths in 2 cabins – 5 singles in pilot berth arrangement
Part varnished hardwood and white Formica interior
Red waterproof upholstery, cream head linings
Saloon bench seating either side of saloon table for 4-6 persons
Galley area with stainless sink unit with hand pumped cold water
Taylors 2 burner paraffin cooker. Serviced by Taylors 2012
Force 10 paraffin powered cabin heating
Heads compartment with wash basin and original Blakes marine toilet (rebuilt 2012)

INVENTORY
NAVIGATION:
Compass – Plastimo contest
VHF radio – Icom M601 DSC
Depth sounder/ Log/speed – Raymarine ST60+ Tridata
GPS system – Furuno GPS/WAAS Navigator + Clipper GPS cockpit
Auto Helm auto pilot
Navtex – Furuno NX-300

GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Anchors x 2 – Bruce and Fishermans with chain, warp and chub.
Windlass – Simpson Lawrence
Life raft – Plastimo 6 man canister (out of date)
Spare tiller – revarnished 2021
MoB recovery hoop
Cockpit harness cleats
Harness jack wires
Demountable cockpit dining table
Danbuoy
Flares
EPIRB – requires new battery
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Foghorn – manual blow and gas versions
Bilge pumps manual x 2
Clock
Sprayhood – needs replacing
Dodgers – need replacing
Fenders
Dinghy
Boat hook
Engine spares
Boarding ladder portable
Timber beaching legs

OWNERS COMMENTS:
Owned boat for 12 years – 2 previous owners
The current owner has used MORNING SKY for cruising and racing and he is selling her for family reasons.


RECENT UPDATES:
Epoxy treatment to the hull has been applied but no details available.
Hull repainted 2021.
Engine services annually for last five years by Dart Marine
VHF aerial and cable renewed 2020
GPS cable replaced 2021
New deck lamp and LED bulbs fitted throughout.
New sails and lazy jacks 2012 and 2016
New boom 2012
Standing rigging replaced 2012
Rudder epoxy filled 2009

Last surveyed 2013 – report available



Disclaimer:
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these details their accuracy is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to employ a qualified Marine surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel which should include an engine assessment where appropriate. Baltic Yacht Brokerage are acting as a Broker for the Vendor of this vessel, who unless otherwise stated, is not selling in the course of any business.

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