Our Norseman 38 - Windfall Of Wessex was built in 1969 and she is powered by X2 Yanmar 100hp diesel engines on shafts with less than 900 hours on the clocks. (approx 860)

Key Features

  • Boat Safety Scheme Certificate running until the 24/01/2030
  • Full engine services January 2026
  • Antifouled 2024
  • Shore power
  • 2100W inverter
  • Well equipped galley
  • Warm air diesel heating (eberspacher)
  • Low engine hours
  • Fully equipped
  • Live aboard or pleasure use options
  • Boarding ladders
  • Large PDF file with full features
  • Engines installed 2004
  • Electric windlass
  • Eberspacher cabin heating

About this Boat

We are delighted to offer our Norseman 38 – Windfall Of Wessex. This is a classic British motor cruiser designed by the renowned naval architect G.L. Watson and built by Viking Marine. Inspired by traditional ship’s lifeboat lines, it features a solid GRP full-displacement hull, measuring  37 feet 6″ (11.58 m) with a beam of 11 feet 3″ (3.43 m).

Windfall Of Wessex was moved to the Norfolk Broads roughly 18 months ago and she has recently undergone a full engine service on her X2 Yanmar 100hp diesel engines on shafts with less than 900 hours on the clocks. (approx 860) and a recent antifoul to her hull.

She offers easy live aboard use or recreational pleasure with sleeping accommodation for up to five berths, a large living room and dining area, well equipped galley and X2 private wash and toilet rooms fitted with wash basins, showers and toilets leading to a large pump-out to holding tank configuration with also the option of sea toilet use.

NAVIGATION:

Ritchie steering compass
Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotter / radar
NAV6 Navtex
Navman Multi 3100
Raymarine 170
Simrad RD68 DSC VHF radio
GME GRICX) AM/FM Radio
Digital Yacht AIS Splitter + Class B Transponder.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
4xAvon Leisure 1 IOAh batteries
Solar panels
Victron Energy battery monitor
power
EPEVER MPPT Solar Charge Controller (model: TRIRON3210N)
EPEVER MPPT Solar Charge Controller (model: TRIRON1266N)
Victron Energy Blue Smart charger 123V / 30 amp / 3x outlets

TANKAGE
2x diesel tanks (aluminium)
Fresh water tank (stainless-steel)
Vetus holding tank: 61 litre with deck and sea extraction

Engines and machinery:

win YANMAR 4JH3-HTE IOOHP diesel engines (new Circa 2005)
4-cylinders turbocharged with intercooler
Hydraulic gearboxes
Cool ing by raw water with heat exchangers
Shaft drive to 3-bladed propellors
New shafts, couplings and instrumentation (circa 2005)
Vetus rudder indicator
Racor 500FG diesel fuel filter/water separators
Approximately 8.7 litres per hour (2.3 gallons per hour) at full power.
She is also fitted with bow and stern thrusters.

Our Norseman 38 – Windfall Of Wessex also holds a new Boat Safety Scheme Certificate running until the 24/01/2030.

 

Waterside Marine Sales LLP normally act as Broker for the Vendor who unless otherwise stated, is not selling in the course of business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute part of any contract.

A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and to have at his/her own expense a survey carried out by a qualified surveyor to check the condition and description of the boat thoroughly prior to completing the purchase.

Deposits paid prior to the survey taking place, are non-refundable, except for when the surveyor discovers a severe material defect.

Waterside Marine Sales LLP cannot be held responsible for any fault that is found with a boat after it has been purchased.

A buyer may have redress to his or her surveyor, if the fault that is found was missed when the survey was carried out.

Information

Name Norseman 38 - Windfall Of Wessex
Manufacturer Viking Marine
Model Classic British motor cruiser
Year Built 1969
Engine X2 Yanmar 100hp diesel engines on shafts with less than 900 hours on the clocks. (approx 860)
Construction GRP
Drive Shafts
Fuel Type Diesel
Berths 5
Length 37ft 6"
Beam 11ft 3"
Air Draft 10ft 6"
Draft 3ft 6"

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