The Norseman 447 Center Cockpit sailboat is a highly regarded Bluewater cruiser known for its robust construction, thoughtful layout, and excellent sailing capabilities. Built with high quality craftsmanship, the Norseman 447 has earned a reputation among serious sailors for comfort, seaworthiness, and versatility. Designed by Robert Perry, the vessel features a strong fiberglass hull with a moderate displacement, providing both durability and a comfortable ride in various sea conditions. The center cockpit layout enhances safety at sea and maximizes interior space.
With its proven Bluewater pedigree, spacious interior, and thoughtful design, this 1989 Norseman 447 Center Cockpit stands out as a classic choice for sailors seeking adventure and comfort on the open sea.
Accommodations
Entering from the center cockpit, there is an open main salon area with the galley to port and the navigation station to starboard. The Main Salon Features a U-shaped dinette to port and a settee to starboard. Forward of the salon is the guest stateroom which features a V-Berth, ample storage and an enclosed head with vanity. The Galley is aft of the salon on port, and a forward-facing chart table is opposite on starboard. All the way aft is the master stateroom. There is an ensuite head on port with vanity and a separate enclosed shower. Numerous opening hatches and port lights plus the exquisite joinery keeps her light and airy throughout.
Galley
The U-shaped galley is on the port side aft of the main salon. It features a four burner Broadwater stainless steel propane stove with oven, separate fridge and freezer compartments with independent Cool Blue 12V cold plate refrigeration (2024), KitchenAid microwave oven, double stainless-steel sink with pressure hot and cold water, Formica counter tops and ample storage in lockers, cabinets and drawers. New faucets in 2024.
Electronics
- Alpha 4404 autopilot
- Icom MC 605 VHF/hailer (2022)
- Furuno TZTouch2 GPS/Plotter/Radar
- Sitex AIS
- Simrad multi-display at chart table
- Two Furuno multi display units mounted above the companionway
- Wind, speed and knotlog (2025)
- Flat screen TV and stereo
- 6” Ritchie compass, clock and barometer
Electrical
- 110 VAC and 12 VDC systems
- 400 Amp hour Dakota lithium house battery bank (2022)
- 135 Amp hour Dakota lithium engine start battery (2022)
- Lead acid generator start battery
- Victron Inverter/battery charger capable of charging both types of battery (2022)
- Victron color display (2022)
- Balmar 100-amp alternator (2024)
- 100Watt solar panels on bimini (2024)
- Westerbeke 8KW Generator - 6528 hours
- Galvanic isolator
- LED bulbs in all lights and masthead
- Sarsat 406 EPIRB
- 50’ shore power cord
Deck Equipment & Hull
Hauled and bottom painted in July 2025
- Bow pulpit, stanchions and lifelines
- CQR anchor, 400’ chain rode
- Maxwell electric windlass with remote control
- Teak decks
- Mast pulpits
- Dodger, Bimini, and connecting canvas
- Boom mounted awning
- Sunscreen side curtains
- Cockpit table
- Saltwater deck washdown on bow
- Freshwater washdown on stern
- Boarding ladder
- Propane BBQ
- Fender and mooring lines
- Handheld search light
- Six life jackets
- Coast Guard safety gear
Sails & Rigging
The mast and standing rigging were replaced in 2020. Rod rigging was used in place of the previous stainless steel wire rigging. Chainplates, fore and aft tangs, and running rigging and roller furling units were replaced at the same time.
- Schaeffer in-boom roller furling boom
- Mainsail and Genoa serviced in re-stitched in 2023
- Full battened mainsail
- 120 % Genoa
- Staysail (2025)
- Cruising Gennaker with sock
- Harken roller furling on genoa and staysail (2020)
- Continuous line traveler
- Running backstays
- Extendable downwind pole mounted on mast
- Lewmar electric winch on cabin top for furling boom/main halyard
- Two Lewmar #55 self-tailing winches and Two Lewmar #43 self-tailing winches
- Rigid boom vang
Mechanical & Engine Details
- Engine compartment blower
- Sea Recovery 110V 25GPH water maker
- 110V washer/dryer
- Manual bilge pump, automatic bilge pump, and 110V emergency bilge pump
- Freshwater foot pumps at each sink
- Saltwater foot pump at galley sink
- Both manual heads were rebuilt in 2022
- Electro Scan treatment for overboard discharge on aft head (2025)
- Holding tank with macerator on forward head
- All new hoses for both heads – 2024
- Engine alarm
- Handheld fire extinguishers
- All new PEX freshwater hoses (2025)
- Manual wheel steering
- Three blade fixed propeller
- Tank tender tank level gauge
- Isotemp hot water tank with 110V and engine heat exchange heating (2025)
- Emergency tiller
- LPG solenoid and fume detector
- CO detector and smoke alarm
Sailing Performance
The Norseman 447 is celebrated for its balanced sailing characteristics, providing a blend of speed, comfort, and easy handling. The cutter rig configuration offers versatility and manageable sail plans, making it suitable for both short-handed and long-distance passages. The in-boom furling makes for easy sail reduction while still carrying a full battened sail. The boat's solid construction and well-protected cockpit inspire confidence in challenging offshore conditions.
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.