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BOOKIN
35' 1984 Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 35
$34,000.00
Last Updated: 2025-06-18
BOOKIN is the impeccably-designed and constructed Nicholson 35, built by the legendary Camper & Nicholsons yard. Named by Ferenc Mate in his book "The World's Best Sailboats" she is legendary for her offshore capability. Her high ballast-to-weight ratio allows her to stand up in a blow while others are seeking shelter. Your crew will be glad to know that she was built under Lloyd's Hull Certification supervision.
Camper & Nicholsons 35 - Timeless Offshore Cruiser from a Legendary Builder
A true classic from one of the most respected names in yacht design and construction, the Camper & Nicholsons 35 is a robust, full-keeled offshore cruiser with a well-earned reputation for strength, safety, and seaworthiness. Designed by Raymond Wall and built in the UK to Lloyd’s standards, this yacht is a serious voyager with graceful lines and enduring elegance.
Perfect for sailors who value traditional craftsmanship, this vessel blends heavy-displacement comfort with steady offshore performance. Her interior is warm, functional, and welcoming - ideal for long-distance passagemaking or coastal exploration.
Highlights:
- Solid fiberglass hull built to Lloyd’s of London specifications - no core, no compromise
- Full keel with protected rudder - designed for bluewater safety and directional stability
- Cutter rig or sloop (depending on configuration) - versatile and manageable for short-handed sailing
- Deep, secure cockpit with high coamings for safety in rough seas
- Teak joinery below deck with smart use of space, ample storage, and sea-kindly layout
- Private forward cabin, full galley, convertible salon berth, and enclosed head with shower
- Dependable auxiliary diesel engine (commonly a Perkins or Volvo)
- Proven ocean-passage pedigree - cruised worldwide by adventurers and liveaboards alike
Whether you’re preparing for a serious offshore adventure, seeking a liveaboard with character, or simply looking to own a piece of yachting history, the Camper & Nicholsons 35 is a rare opportunity to own a vessel with timeless appeal and proven capability.
A true sailor’s yacht - strong, beautiful, and ready to carry you anywhere.
Make: Camper & Nicholsons
Model: Nicholson 35
Year: 1984
Length: 35ft
Name: BOOKIN
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: Emeryville, CA
- Category: Sail
- Class: Cruisers
- Keel: Fin Keel
- Designer: Nicholson
- Builder: Camper & Nicholson
- Beam: 10.42 feet
- Bridge Clearance:
- Min Draft:
- Max Draft: 5.5 feet
- Total Engines: 1
- Engine 1
- EngineMake: Pathfinder
- EngineModel: Pathfinder 50
- EngineYear: 0000
- EngineFuel: diesel
- Total Power: 42
- PropellerType: Bronze
Additional Features
- Main Sail Area • 243.00
- Head Sail Area • 307.00
- Total Sail Area • 550.00
Disclaimer
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.
Bill Adams
Yacht & Ship Sales
bill@rubiconyachts.com
415-425-5099 - mobile
510-601-5010 – office
3300 Powell St., Ste 105
Emeryville, CA 94608