Nelson North Sea 38

This is not your average yacht!  Originally built as a capable long range "tender" for a 255' expedition yacht, her second owner has used her for coastal cruising, appreciating the many qualities of her overbuilt construction.  Rated for Ocean Category B (routine wave heights of 13.1') and self righting, this is a truly amazing vessel.  She will certainly appeal to those who can appreciate a purposefully-built boat that is distinctive.

The Nelson 38 features a very bright and airy interior finished in distinctive varnished pickled oak with carpeted soles.  There is superb natural light and ventilation with eight opening ports and six hatches all with screens, as well as the wheel house being surrounded with fixed windows.  All of the hatches are fitted with blinds as well as screens.  A 30,000 BTU reverse cycle (heats & cools) air conditioning unit with air handlers in the salon, galley and stateroom easily handles heating and cooling needs under any condition.

Starting forward is the Stateroom with offset queen berth measuring 78" X 54" below which there is storage and above which there is a full length shelf.  Access to the anchor locker is at the fwd bulkhead.  Opposite the berth are several lockers and drawers and all the way aft is a dressing seat.  Aft of the berth to port is a good sized hanging locker and then private access to the head.

The Head, which may also be accessed from the main cabin, features Corian type laminated counter with moulded in sink, H&C pressure water, ensuite shower draining to a separate grey water tank (2 ea 26 gal water tanks), good storage in gasketed lockers and a fresh water or salt water W.C. plumbed via a Y-valve to the holding tank. Pressure for toilet is via a dedicated pump with a new Headhunter and a fresh water backup pump.

Continuing aft one finds the Galley to starboard featuring Corian type laminate counter tops with large single basin sink with pressure H&C fresh water faucets.  Refrigerated foodstuffs are stored in an Isotherm dual voltage refrigerator freezer unit while cooking is handled on the Ceran two burner electric cooktop, in the convection microwave mounted below or in a counter top toaster oven.  There is generous storage for crockery, pots, pans and dry food stuffs in several lockers and drawers.

Opposite the Galley is a comfortable L-Settee, below which there is storage and above which there is storage in lockers and shelves.  Dining is from an oval pedestal table with attractive inlays.  There are additional drawers in the pedestal.

Up three steps to the Salon and helm area.  The helm is to port featuring full vessel controls, navigation equipment and electrical distribution panels.  The helm seat is mounted on joiner work which houses a large locker with shelves.  A companion seat is similarly mounted, with built in isotherm refrigerator, forward of which is an area that serves as a removable chart table.

Aft of the helm area is the Salon featuring straight settees P&S, below which there is storage in large drawers.  Both settees are sufficient length to be used as a berth should occassion require.  The Salon is fitted with a larger inlaid oval pedestal table.  Double doors open to the cockpit allowing the lucky owners and guests to bring the outside in. A removable teak cocktail table and closed-cell foam cushions make for pleasant entertaining. There is a stainless frame and cockpit awning.

Throughout the North Sea 38 is a wonderfully bright and airy boat and a pleasure to be aboard.

• Toshiba 17" TV and DVD player 2010
• KVH Tracvison III satellite entertainment system receiver 2010
• Sony AM/FM/CD player with speakers in the salon and below decks
• 2011 new salon and wheel house carpeting and Sounddown insulation

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