Engine
Perkins 4107
Total Power
45hp
Engine Hours
-
Class
Center Cockpit
Length
11.38m
Year
1970
Model
38
Capacity
-
Waterside Boat Sales - Blue Lagoon - Poole
Boat Details
Description
The Nicholson 38 is a respected classic cruising yacht, admired for its solid construction, seaworthiness, and timeless design. Built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1970, it features a heavy displacement hull and long keel, making it exceptionally stable and capable in offshore conditions. Sailors will appreciate its safe and comfortable motion at sea, even in rough weather. The center cockpit layout provides excellent protection and visibility, while the roomy interior, including a separate aft cabin, offers livability rarely found in boats of this size. With its graceful lines, the Nic 38 combines traditional charm with bluewater capability. Many have circumnavigated or completed transatlantic crossings, proving its reliability as a long-distance cruiser. Though not a racer, its steady performance, ease of handling, and dependable Perkins engine make it ideal for serious cruising couples or families seeking adventure with peace of mind. Priced to reflect her current condition Blue Idyl is available to view at Hayling Island
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Mechanical
Perkins 4107
45hp
Shaft Drive
3 blade RH16" 11.5" pitch
Last serviced - April 2025
Hours - unknown
Electrical
2 x 12v batteries
Total 230Ah
Alternator charging
Solar panel - 100w
Navigation
Chartplotter - Raymarine Raychart 435
Autopilot - Autohelm 4000
AIS - Quark QK-A026
Speed/Depth - Navman multi
VHF - Midland Neptune
Sails, Spars and Rigging
Fractional rig
Aluminium mast and spars - replaced circa 2017
Standing rigging - believed to have been replaced 2017
Running rigging - believed to have been replaced 2017
Slab reefing mainsail
Furling headsail - Profurl
Spinnaker pole
3 x Mast winches
Rod kicker
Sails
Main
Genoa - Seateach - 2017
2 Spare laminated mainsaila - One unfitted and one in poor condition
Interior & Domestic
6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon
2 x heads - 1 with shower
Pressurised hot and cold water - Valiant standard heater - requires servicing
V Berth in Bow
Forward heads with shower and sink
Galley with Oven and 4 ring burner
Sink
Coolbox
Aft cabin with separate heads and sink
Wheelhouse with removable hardtop
Deck
Wheel steering
Teak deck
Centre cockpit
Anchor windlass - not working
35lb CQR anchor and chain
Anchor locker
Large lazarette locker
S/S Pushpit and Pulpit
Side gates
2 x Primary winches
Safety
Liferaft - requires servicing
Electric bilge pump
Danbuoy
2 x Horseshoe lifebuoys
Fireblanket
Canvas
Cockpit side panels - Vinyl
Sail cover - poor condtion
Documentation
Bill of Sale to current owners - 2020
Evidence of 5 years clear title - Historical registry transcript showing owners from 1993
Evidence of VAT - Pre 1973 Build plus marina letter confirming UK location 31/12/202
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website at www.watersideboatsales.com
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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Propulsion
Engine Make:Perkins
Engine Model:4107
Total Power:45hp
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Measurements
Dimensions
Length Overall:11.58m
Min Draft:1.6m
Beam:3.2m
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:340 l
Fuel Tank:140 l
Holding Tank:
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