We Tour a Norseman 447: Is This the Perfect Offshore Sailboat? | A $139,500 Bob Perry Classic
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We Tour a Norseman 447: Is This the Perfect Offshore Sailboat? | A $139,500 Bob Perry Classic
Why do so many sailors love the Norseman 447? In this episode of BoatFools Sailing, Green Mountain Josh returns for his first full boat tour in quite some time as we step aboard Topaz, a beautifully maintained 1984 Norseman 447—one of legendary designer Robert Perry's most respected offshore cruising sailboats.
Built by Ta Shing in Taiwan, the Norseman 447 has earned a reputation as a serious bluewater passagemaker. With her solid hand-laid fiberglass construction, encapsulated ballast, skeg-hung rudder, cutter rig, and comfortable center cockpit layout, it's easy to see why these boats continue to be sought after by experienced cruisers more than 40 years after they were built.
Green Mountain Josh and I absolutely loved touring this boat, and after stepping aboard, you'll understand why so many offshore sailors continue to speak so highly of the Norseman 447.
Topaz is the desirable center cockpit version featuring:
Spacious aft owner's cabin
Three private cabins
Sleeps six comfortably
Large fuel and water capacity for extended cruising
New dodger and bimini
New electric toilets
New standing rigging (2025)
Numerous recent upgrades
Available mooring in beautiful Rockport Harbor, Maine for the remainder of the season!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Overview
03:14 Let's Check Out The Deck!
11:44 Ducking Down Below Deck!
13:44 The Galley
16:24 Heading to the Aft Cabin
16:57 Head 1
17:57 The Diesel & Generator
19:58 The V-Berth and Head 2
25:02 Final Thoughts!
Whether you're dreaming of crossing oceans, cruising the Maine coast, or simply appreciate exceptionally well-built classic sailboats, this Norseman 447 deserves a close look.
We're also pleased to announce that Topaz is now listed for sale through our brokerage affiliate, Rudders & Moorings Yacht Brokerage. If you're interested in learning more about this remarkable Robert Perry design, please reach out using the information below.
⚓ Boat Details
• 1984 Norseman 447
• Designer: Robert Perry
• Builder: Ta Shing
• LOA: 44'5"
• Beam: 13'
• Draft: 6'3"
• Displacement: 28,000 lbs
• Ballast: 12,000 lbs
• Fuel: 100 gallons
• Water: 140 gallons
• Center Cockpit
• Rockport, Maine - in the water
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We Tour a Norseman 447: Is This the Perfect Offshore Sailboat? | A $139,500 Bob Perry Classic
Why do so many sailors love the Norseman 447? In this episode of BoatFools Sailing, Green Mountain Josh returns for his first full boat tour in quite some time as we step aboard Topaz, a beautifully maintained 1984 Norseman 447—one of legendary designer Robert Perry’s most respected offshore cruising sailboats.
Built by Ta Shing in Taiwan, the Norseman 447 has earned a reputation as a serious bluewater passagemaker. With her solid hand-laid fiberglass construction, encapsulated ballast, skeg-hung rudder, cutter rig, and comfortable center cockpit layout, it’s easy to see why these boats continue to be sought after by experienced cruisers more than 40 years after they were built.
Green Mountain Josh and I absolutely loved touring this boat, and after stepping aboard, you’ll understand why so many offshore sailors continue to speak so highly of the Norseman 447.
Topaz is the desirable center cockpit version featuring:
Spacious aft owner’s cabin
Three private cabins
Sleeps six comfortably
Large fuel and water capacity for extended cruising
New dodger and bimini
New electric toilets
New standing rigging (2025)
Numerous recent upgrades
Available mooring in beautiful Rockport Harbor, Maine for the remainder of the season!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Overview
03:14 Let’s Check Out The Deck!
11:44 Ducking Down Below Deck!
13:44 The Galley
16:24 Heading to the Aft Cabin
16:57 Head 1
17:57 The Diesel & Generator
19:58 The V-Berth and Head 2
25:02 Final Thoughts!
Whether you’re dreaming of crossing oceans, cruising the Maine coast, or simply appreciate exceptionally well-built classic sailboats, this Norseman 447 deserves a close look.
We’re also pleased to announce that Topaz is now listed for sale through our brokerage affiliate, Rudders & Moorings Yacht Brokerage. If you’re interested in learning more about this remarkable Robert Perry design, please reach out using the information below.
⚓ Boat Details
• 1984 Norseman 447
• Designer: Robert Perry
• Builder: Ta Shing
• LOA: 44’5″
• Beam: 13′
• Draft: 6’3″
• Displacement: 28,000 lbs
• Ballast: 12,000 lbs
• Fuel: 100 gallons
• Water: 140 gallons
• Center Cockpit
• Rockport, Maine – in the water
If you enjoy honest sailboat tours featuring real boats, real owners, and practical insights, please consider subscribing. New videos are released every week featuring classic sailboats, hidden gems, bluewater cruisers, pocket cruisers, project boats, and everything in between.
⛵ Get busy sailing… or get busy trying.
For more information, contact me at: [email protected]
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