$27,000 - BLUEWATER BARGAIN!! Nicholson 35 Sailboat for sale - EP 113  

My wife and I are the new proud owners of Skye. We can't wait to get to know her over this season.

The new graphics where you outline elements of the boat as you discuss them are fantastic.

Ray Wall was a good friend. After he left Camper he became the Chief Designer for CS Yachts in Canada. He designed the CS 36 and CS 33

I am a happy owner of a 1984 Nicholson 35 since last year. In no small part, I purchased this boat due to the insights I gained by watching this channel: it helped me look past the heaps of marketing material for new boats, and thus, to appreciate a good design. (Thank you, Captain Q and Randay!) The Nicholson 35 is a wonderful boat. There are endless design details that when you notice you ask yourself "why doesn't every boat have this!?" Plus, she handles beautifully. She shines the most when other sailors reduce their sail plan. I've sailed 22 knots with the whole main and 130% genoa in short, steep seas - she took it not only in stride but also with a large grin in her face, comfortable movements, reasonable heeling angle, great confidence for the crew. The electrical system is rudimentary by today's standards, but I am reluctant to touch it. It's safe, not a fire hazard, and it's functional. Plus, how many gizmos that draw electricity do you truly need? Over time, I'll probably only add AIS and perhaps a fridge inside the ice box.

One of the most important features of this boat is that the ballast, (7,800lbs), is integral. Meaning the ballast is fully encapsulated within the keel. So NO KEEL BOLTS and simply no way the keel will ever fall off. Anyone looking for a small boat capable of sailing RTW would be mad to disregard this great boat at a great price. Great name too, lol. Regards from the Isles of Skye.

What beautiful story about Hanna and the leash. The channel is truly a gathering of and for fantastic people. Thanks for all you do, gentlemen!

Your videos are the best, informative, funny, and you teach us a lot about not only about sailboats but sailing as well. Captain Q is the best.

Superlative episode gentlemen. And not just because it's a British boat ;) I had thought that the 80's was as far back as I'd go, for my own boat, but you've made the case for being more open minded. Hope you have a swift recovery Captain. Thank you from the sunny North Coast of Northern Ireland :)

A lot of room for a 35 footer, and I can see the trade off between the fancy woodwork and the blue water capability. A nice bargain, if it's still available. Thanks for the video, hope you and Randay have a great weekend in Annapolis this weekend. ✌

Great extra comments about the quadrant. Adds a little more dimension to your video and is appreciated.

Loved the hint about a sailing youtube channel ... (maybe Sailing UMA for example) This is a very capable blue water sailing vessel. Great price too .. Thanks Captain Q and Randy.

Great episode. Great boat reviews. Appreciate the clips of pretty scenery. Love the wit. Good luck with the channel and best regards👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

I used to live in Harpswell!! Went back in June for the 1st time since 2002! Love the boat!

Best wishes for outstanding recovery and no more issues. Good thing you're watching for that. We're at 'that age' where regular visits with the dermatologist are requisite. Dean

What a great boat!!You and Ran-day have opened my eyes to so many wonderful boats , thank you. This is the price range for me once I learn how to sail.

Very nice boat. We had a tour of a 31' at the Southampton boat show this year and can testify to the solidity of the build...we'll put together video as always...👍

Another great episode 🙂 my wife and I had the great pleasure of chatting with you today. If you come over to the finger lakes we’d love to take you sailing in our Chris Craft Cherokee. Cheers!

Great share you guys. I’ll just keep the tiller. Guess after so much tonnage you’ll need a wheel.

On my list, if looking for a 31-35 foot boat. Very nice, and CN are very solid. The Raymond Wall CN 31 was in Arthur Beiser's Proper Yacht, but this is better looking and probably more practical layout for about the same price as the 31.

Wow! ~ A "Brand New" post from you guys !!! Aand (of course) a comment (with schedule) about the party in Annapolis. ~.Alas ~! While I have my ticket, right here, next to me, and for a time was looking forward to seeing everybody, I am now awash, adrift, just floating, in the doldrums of a windless retirement budget. Adrift I'll tell ya. I can only express my appreciation with a loud shout out from across the bay to say Thank You Both So Much ! You guys are true sea dogs sailing the flotsam and jetsam of the world. The pull of the tiller, the wind on the sails, the spray of the water in the wind, the rock and roll of the waves, and the taste of that wonderful beef stew and special brew. God bless you both! ✨🙏✨

Always nice to see you both presenting these boats in need of new Sailors Owners. Thanks

What a sweet little boat. Nice find.

Nice boat. Modern above the water line, traditional underneath. I like skeg hung rudders for cruising boats. Extra security. That's just my opinion.

Another great episode...Good job, Hanna!

That is the perfectest boat youse guys have shown so far...and you have shown a lotta boats. I am an old goat (but like bad cheese, I never managed to mature) and have never sailed but y'all have beaten into me, a great desire to learn. I have little need of fancy accouterments...finding the beauty of function more appealing than form...and that boat has function up the wazoo (and in truth...the form ain't too shabby either) . I look at the living areas of sailing boats with an eye bred from time in RV's and that interior layout is extraordinary efficient. Space for everything necessary to get the job done is maximized. Simple but clever touches like the 2 burner stove to save space (if you're cooking banquets, get a castle) and the 'get off the pot' bar in the head, are well thought out design touches, with utility in mind. Not a lot of extra doo dads that can take up space, break down and/or become annoying or dangerous. Just the basics, ma'am...just the basics. Just enough wood to add that certain something (which would be wood) and of more a girl next door quality, than starlet...which is A-OK with this cowboy. That hydraulic prop shaft system does offer an extra level of complexity, but for that, it open up all sorts positioning options for the engine and prop. Neato. And if it springs a leak, you get extra rust proofing in the hold. BONUS! That boat is a lean, clean, sailing machine, for not a lot of beans. Thanks for sharing, boys. One day I will escape the shackles of frozen Canadastan and go sailing off into the sunset...after I learn all of those weird, nautically, names for stuff. Thanks!

What a fantastic boat! My goodness, that layout is perfect. I like things simple and unvarnished, that actually work when pressed. This one ticked all those boxes for me, for sure.

I have watched 5 of your vids, one after the other...never come across them before. How I wish I was in the market for that Erricson 36C. Stupendous, also your work, please keep it up, some of us actually, need, the dreams! Kindest regards!

Nice tour, old man (no disrespect intended, I'm right behind you)! No longer able to haunt the marinas, but keeping an eye open just in case. This one is very appealing. Hoping to find a blue water, steel, cutter rig, mono hull ~40' to live aboard for my 'golden' years. Your knowlege and illustration of the nuances specific to the boat is excellent and unusual for most boat tour videos. Subbed and watching. Thank you so much, sir!

Great boat ,& great review Capt. Q & Randy !!

What a great episode and boat. The discussion on steering was great. Cpt Q forgot a few points for the Dutch sail. Enjoy your Annapolis boat show.

Nice to see that (and I am assuming) you're getting help medically. I hope everything heals up nicely.

Dear Captain Q, Love your series and would hope that before long you'll come over to the UK to maybe Cowes, Bosham or Portsmouth. Nicholsons aplenty and great classics scattered all over the place.

Cute boat. Much love from the UK. Hope this comment finds yourself and the Captain well safe and happy 👍

Very nice boat and presentation CQ, it will sell fast... I hope RanDay didn't hurt you again..😉 The interior of this boat reminds me a lot of Eric Aanderaa's (NBJS) Contessa 35 , also built in England... Take care ❤️

Such a cool 35’ thanks for sharing!!

What's not to like about this yacht guy's , a yacht with the potential to seek out the horizon and new lands for under 30 k.!!!!Brilliant find again Captain

Yon is just to the starboard of Hither. It also happens to be just up the holler from Yonder. As far as the boat goes, at $27,000 for a bluewater boat I think it will go like hotcakes. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

I loved seeing this boat and appreciate the other dimensions (friendships) you bring into your video. I hope Captain recovers quickly from what ever malady he has going on his face. This wasn't another encounter with Randy's boat, now, was it?

Hey, I saw you there (Annapolis) and I'm seeing you here! But today is a week late because I was busy at the US Sailboat Show last Thursday. : - ) BTW - This one is a very nice sailboat.

Another boat I'd want to buy! And I am so sad that I can't swing by Annapolis to say hi and to thank you for being great teachers. Maybe I'll catch you next year.

I had one across the dock from me the other day. I was on a friends Hunter Passage 420 and the boat looked so small, with it's low freeboard. I said to a friend that I thought it was a beautiful boat, he was like no way not enough room. I was like who cares about space.

Always a pleasure to see an intemporal boat ! My quote was 42 ! Thank you for those marvellous boats 👍👍

Great tour.

I am SICK!! I missed you at the Annapolis Boat Show.!

Annapolis boatshow!!!!!!! So excited to see you there!

Chef Phil here again. What a great boat with an amazing price too! Like you stated Capt Q, this is a working man's boat, not for cocktail parties - not that you couldn't have one especially with DM and a bottle of bubbly in the fridge😉👌. Not having experienced using the head on a rolling boat is it the direction the toilet is facing that important? Kinda like riding a bull at the rodeo, eh?🤣

My kinda NO nonsense boat !❤

Those things have balsa wood cores in the deck!.. I am looking at a 43ft Camper and Nicholson myself..

What a lovely boat that has gone through the years with top notch maintenance. I would love to own it if it was on the left coast.

Wow, that's such a great price for a lovely boat.

Great little boat , great video guys 👍🍻

Thank you! We met in Newport at the Boat Show. I will be reaching out. NICE Boat. Im still searching.

I put 35,000 nautical miles on a Nicholson 32 and it was laid out exactly the same as this 35. I don't know where the extra three feet went as everything except the cockpit was the same. Mine was very solid with an easy motion through the waves and gave me a lot of pleasure for ten years. One thing I caught captain, that anchor on the bow is a claw not a CQR. If I bought the boat the first time I took it out in deep water that anchor would go into the deep. Get a good Rocna or Mantus anchor and sleep well at night.

Great bargain! Nice find bet it does not last! Keep those cameras rolling Captn and crew! 👍👍

So sad I’m going to miss a chance to meet you guys. Will continue to find your next video every week though!

Another great vídeo.. congrats

Nice! Thanks for sharing guys!

I end up saying this a lot on your channel but just WOW. This one really, really speaks to me and I wish, wish, wish I had the money to get a survey, sea trial and pay the owner. Then I could finally start my dream of circumnavigating and know I'd have the vessel I could get it done on. I truly hope whoever ends up with this vessel remembers this comment contacts me in about 5 years if they want to sell. By then I should have the funds I need and finally be fully retired which means I could start my circumnavigation at the the spry young age of 61. I am serious if you buy this boat and are looking to sell in about 5 years and you have taken care of her, contact me for an instant sale...

You can easily get this boat and add some wooden ceilings and give it that extra time and money to make it a great looking and comfortable boat

In the mid 70's CS Yachts was looking for a family cruiser bigger than their current CS22. They imported a couple of Ray Wall Nicholson 30's from the UK for evaluation purposes. CS decided that the 30 was TOO BIG (LOL) and would not sell in the Canadian market so it was downsized to 90% and voila: The CS 27, one of the most successful Canadian production boats.

This is my type of boat to sail the Great Lakes and maybe down the east coast of the US.

The anchor on the bronze stem head/ roller is Bruce. The deck locker is designed for a 35lb Genuine CQR. One of the finest yachts I've ever owned.

Having a nut on either side of the mounting bracket is not incorrect. It's actually a better way because it prevents the threaded cable end from coming out of the bracket or even moving at all. But you can install it either way. I'd install it with nut on either side versus two together personally.

This sweet little deal has been re posted at $23,900 for even more of the sweetness.

i like the 31 and the 39 center cockpit, 2 true round the world boats and relatively cheap however they are cult boats and go quick.

Lovely boat. Best deal ever.

Another gem discoverd by the intrepid Captain and his first mate ...

Hope to see you Sunday!

great show as always gents. I really learned alot from RanDay's steering condition a couple weeks ago with the expert surveyor he had inspect his own boat. I curious, in the event the steering fails on the high seas, is it possible to engage an emergency tiller in a pinch?

Broker took me on one a few weeks ago. Too small for me 6"1' 255lbs to be used a liveaboard. Still awesome boats, though!

Fantastic boat - one of the best :)

**Ding** “That’s the end of Round 1.” Too funny. Still laughing about it an hour later.

I first saw this type of boat in Krabi Lagoon marina in Thailand 2 years ago. It's on my list of potentials.

Captain...I am quite certain the patch is supposed to go over one eye. Yarrrrr ;) Hope all is well!

WOW a 43! Great Vid guys! Love he channel!

Great video! How worried should we be about a rusty anchor chain, particularly on a nearly 50-year old boat?

Seems an ideal boat to me. I'm still a newbie with my C22, but looking to improve to something like that when I get more competent.

How did he know the mast was foam filled? Amazing knowledge! And that's a great idea. I wonder how you'd run a new cable up the mast?

Can't wait to meet you in Annapolis!

Seadog is looking, lucky dog oh yeah nice boat too

Love the music as always!

We know you are a pirate Captain Q but it is not necessary to shave with a cutlass to prove it. You have nailed this boat for sure as a world cruiser for someone 600 miles offshore who is more concerned with getting back than watching Netflix from the entertainment salon. The sea can be concerning occasionally as I once experienced between PEI and Newfoundland and this boat makes heavy seas a walk in the park. Nicholson is reputed in it's purpose of course and this is a wonderful example. You find the gems for sure. Value for dollars is insane and does not reflect her true worth. It's Spartan for sure but a thoroughbred in her design as a "sailboat". I'm sorry to miss Annapolis but we have company from Fla. Next year for sure if you stop the swashbuckler shaving. Thank you Randay as well for the super camera work. God bless guys.

An actual good value offshore value boat. For those that don't know this is solidly in the Pacific Seacraft territory. Ok Q hope wound is not to bad!!

You're my favorite boat guys. Cancer sucks, skin or otherwise. Keep the wind in your sails my friends.

The Q is so generous!

Really cool boat.. I really enjoy the way alot of the boats that are made in a foreign country are laid out and designed. Of course my favorite boat that Capt Q has showed us was that Cheoy Lee.. believe it was a 42ft? Had the awesome huge horseshoe shaped couch before you entered the v berth..

Really nice boat, especially for the price.

have you ever herd of a westsail 32. there in one for sail in my country of Trinidad and Tobago that has peaked my interest

Another great video!! Is there no ventilation in the main cabin except for the companion way? If so, not a good boat for the tropics.

That is a beautiful boat

Great boat, another great boat!

Nicholson good boat to sail ⛵️ around the world ⛵️ 🌎 no problem. Made in England 🇬🇧 and really good price , impressive

I'm hoping you can pick up Norelco as a new sponsor. I copied your post and sent it to a young man who just sailed England to the Med in an old 36 foot catamaran, sold the cat and is looking into mono hull for an Atlantic crossing. Nice simple boat you featured today. Be well and please be more careful shaving.

The Captain workin' on the red badge of courage...........

I got a bit of a C&C vibe off this boat for some reason. A real sleeper, not that much flash to seduce you, but after a bit you notice she is a good solid down to business sail boat. That kinda boat grows on you. She did not seem to show her age either. Looks like the owners have done right by her.

I was at the Show, but missed you unfortunately. Cheers Jeff

Should have dressed up for a holloween eposide idea and where a mask. Would have hid ol capt Q big gloss white bandage haha. Awesome show guys!

Very similar lines to my kings Cruiser 29

Thats a cape horn boat . aries windvane just about bulletproof. build quality exemplary. its an absolute steal at the price.

Great Boat, I want one!