BUY a Nicholson 32

Seeking new owner following family bereavement.  A rare opportunity to acquire an early 1961 mark I for restoration.  I bought her with the intention of restoring her to orignial condition.  Unfortunately due to ill-health, I am no longer able to do this so she is looking for a new owner who can complete the work.

The yacht has the origninal lead keel, atlantic mast and boom, spinnaker pole, good mainsail and jib, the original single-cylinder Saab diesel engine, fully overhauled.

The deck has been re-coated with epoxy resin and is ready for finishing stages.  Some other restoration work has been undertaken but further work needed including to coach roof.

Location of yacht for sale: Weston-super-Mare

I bought Fire Dragon in 2018 and is in fairly good condition for age. Hull recently stripped to base and 2 coats of epoxy primer applied then 2 coats of epoxy copper coats applied below waterline. Topside finishing coat to be completed by new owner. External wood work in good condition, Standing rigging renewed mid 2018. Original Watermota  Sea Panther Mk2 30hp engine, slight rear oil seal leak when running otherwise in good condition. Several sails most in good condition. Running rigging is in fair condition. Electronics Furuno Radar, VHF radio, GPS etc. Only one battery and temporary external solar panel for charging installed.

Location of yacht for sale: Weymouth and Portland Saling Academy, Dorset UK

Laid up at home address in cradle.  Part internal restoration before ill-health prevented further work.   Hull and deck in fair condition.  New mast kit included together with hydrovane self steering.  Needs completion of refit to suit new owner and new engine and gearbox unless wish to recondition the existing Watermota and ‘J’ type gearbox.

Location of yacht for sale: Long Buckby Wharf, Northamptonshire, NN6 7PP

Presently on hard standing at the boat yard in Galway, has been out the water now sinse April 2024 and ready for some TLC to be brought back to her former glory.

Priced accordingly as lots of work yet to be done, mainly:

-Rudder may need to be rebuilt as crack in the underside created an exposed cavity that let water into the inner fibreglass.
-Minor osmosis in a couple of patches will likely need a patch before a new coat of paint and antifoul.
-Windless is siezed and may need replacing.