About This Vessel
This 1981 Norseman 447, measures 44 ft, and is located in Charleston, South Carolina, powered by Lehman/Indenor XDP 4.90 61.00HP.
The Norseman 447 is considered one of Robert H. Perry’s top cruising yachts. Built by Ta Shing in Taiwan, recognized for craftsmanship and strong offshore builds, the 447 unites performance, comfort, and capable passagemaking.Its solid fiberglass hull, extended fin keel with encapsulated lead ballast, skeg-hung rudder, and moderate displacement offer stable, forgiving motion at sea. The cutter rig adds versatility and easy sail management in varied conditions. Wide side decks, a secure cockpit, and a thoughtful deck layout support safety and confidence for short-handed, long-range sailing.Below deck, SEAQUEL features a warm, hand-crafted teak interior and quality joinery, creating an inviting living space. The practical layout includes two private cabins, two heads, a spacious main salon, and an efficient offshore-ready galley with ample storage.SEAQUEL offers solar power for energy independence, a bow thruster for easy close-quarters maneuvering, and a full suite of cruising equipment. Generous tankage, abundant storage, and integrated systems make her ideal for long-range cruising.Whether passagemaking or coastal cruising, SEAQUEL is a proven, dependable platform ready to take her next owners wherever they choose.Bow ThrusterMonitor Wind Vane self-steering system, stainless steel mounting brackets to the transomStanding rigging replaced in 2023 and inspected in 2025.Stable and sea-kindly blue-water cruiser with 12,000 lbs of ballast (44% ballast to displacement ratio)NEMA 2000 Network (New in 2025)Furuno GP1870F chartplotter at the helm - New in 2026 with updated East Coast chartsRaymarine i‑TriData depth/speed (New in 2026)Raymarine wind instruments (New in 2026)AIS Class B - EM-Trak 8953 (New in 2026)An insurance survey from July 2025 is available upon request It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Interior
Seaquel features a two-cabin, two-head layout with a comfortable salon, a functional galley, a dedicated forward-facing navigation station, and a separate mechanical area. Excellent headroom throughout the salon and galley, combined with abundant natural light and ventilation, creates an inviting and comfortable interior environment.The teak joinery is beautifully crafted, giving the vessel a warm, classic feel. Storage space is plentiful throughout the boat, and multiple fans provide excellent airflow and ventilation. While Seaquel is not equipped with air conditioning, numerous opening hatches, ports, and fans keep the interior well ventilated underway or at anchor. Equipped with a diesel heater.Stepping below decks, Seaquel immediately feels safe, secure, and comfortable—a yacht designed for capable cruising and an enjoyable time aboard.Forward Cabin:Raised V berthTeak-lined lockersDeck hatchPrivate access to the forward headAft Cabin:Large berthTeak-lined hanging lockerMain Salon:C-shaped settee to port with a teak dining table that drops down to create a berthStarboard side settee with a lee clothTeak-planked soleLED lighting and rotary fansHeads:Two Raritan PHII manual headsForward wet headAft head with a separate shower compartmentNavigation Station:Full-size chart tableElectrical panelsElectronicsGalley:U‑shaped offshore galley to portDual stainless sinksFresh & raw water foot pumpsTechnautics CoolBlue 12V top-opening refrigeration/freezerSeaward Marine 3‑burner LPG stove/oven
Hull, Deck, and Cockpit
Hull:Stable and sea-kindly blue-water cruiser with 12,000 lbs of ballast (44% ballast to displacement ratio)Encapsulated fin lead keel with a skeg-protected rudderGreen ablative bottom paint (good condition at 2025 haul-out)Wind vaneDeck:Stainless steel stem fitting with two anchor rollersAnchor locker with deck and forward cabin accessWindlass: James Nilsson windlass with foot controlsManson 65 lb primary anchor with 200' 3/8" chainSecondary Fortress FX-37 fluke-style anchor stored in aft lockerAnchor safety cablesBoarding Ladder: Stainless steel ladder at the starboard side gate.30" high lifelinesTeak decks re‑caulked in 2023Teak‑capped toe railsStainless bow & stern pulpitsCustom stainless steel mast pulpitCockpit:A well-protected U-shaped cockpit with several storage lockers, and stbd outboard seating gunwale stowage.Teak Edson cockpit tableBinnacle pod with electronic navigation equipment, center line cockpit.Sunbrella dodger, bimini, and cockpit enclosure (green)Cockpit cushions (tan)There are four large lazarette lockers in the cockpit. One LPG storage locker. One for storage and access to steering, and two for storage.Steering: Edson cable quadrant steering system with a 32" wheel.Emergency tillerWing seats at the stern
Sails and Rigging
Cutter rigPainted aluminum, keel stepped, double spreader, Forspar mastPainted aluminum boomStanding rigging replaced in 2023 and inspected in 2025Running rigging replaced in 2023Harken furlers (genoa & staysail)Lewmar Winches: Cockpit combing primary #55 ST, secondary #42 ST. Coach deck port #42 ST, #30 ST, and #44 ST starboard #42 ST. Cabin outboard deck winches, port and starboard #42 ST and #43 ST. Mast-mounted #30 ST.SailTec hydraulic backstay & vangSpinnaker poleSail Inventory:Mainsail - serviceable conditionGenoa - UK Sailmakers - Heavy-duty offshore sail in fair conditionStaysail - serviceable conditionGennaker/UPS - very good condition with a dousing sock(2) Reaching spinnakers - very good condition
Mechanical
61 HP, 4-cyl, Lehman/Indenor XDP 4.90 diesel engineBorg Warner Velvet Drive V drivePropeller: 3-bladed bronze feathering MaxProp, prop cone zinc. Forward prop shaft line cutter.Alternator: Balmar model:621 100 SR IG, Marine Smart Ready AMPS:100 volts.Bow Thruster: Vetus, 12 VDC motor with a control at the helmMonitor Wind Vane self-steering system, stainless steel mounting brackets to the transom
Electronics and Entertainment
NEMA 2000 Network (New in 2025)Furuno GP1870F chartplotter at the helm - New in 2026 with updated East Coast chartsFuruno radar (INOP)Raymarine i‑TriData depth/speed (New in 2026)Raymarine wind instruments (New in 2026)Raytheon/Neco autopilot (INOP)AIS Class B - EM-Trak 8953 (New in 2026)Icom M324 VHF + Icom M73 handheldRitchie compassTV: Insignia LED TVStereo: Boss Bluetooth stereo with two cockpit speakers (New in 2026)
Plumbing
Fuel:100 gallonsWater: 200 gallons stored in 4 stainless steel tanks, supplying all onboard water fixtures. Per the manufacturer's brochure, the tanks are removable.Water Heater: 10.5 gallons (INOP) TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE SALEFreshwater Pump: West Marine 12-volt electric pump.Water Filtration: Seagull IV water filtration system installed at the galley sink, filtering water drawn from the main supply (2023).Bilge Pumps: 2 electric bilge pumps and 2 whale manual bilge pumps.Bilge high water alarmUpdated plumbing hoses and components.Toilets: Two Raritan manual-flush toilets (2023). The forward head is connected to a blackwater holding tank. The aft head discharges overboard.Blackwater Tanks: MSD U.S.C.G. Type III. FRP 30-gallon holding tank for forward head and 20-gallon poly bladder for aft head.The macerator pump for the forward head enables discharge from the forward holding tank.The holding tanks can be pumped out through deck fittings or through hulls directly overboard.Greywater System: Water from the galley and head sinks drains directly overboard, while water from showers drains to a sump, then is pumped overboard by a Jabsco pump.LPG system, dual cylinder FRP locker to port stern cockpit seat hatch with a 20lb steel tank. The system has a tank valve, a pressure regulator, an on-off tank valve pressure gauge, and a 12 VDC solenoid
Electrical
12V DC / 120V ACBattery Bank 1: (6) Fullriver AGM (DC250-6) (750 Ah)Battery Bank 2: (2) Fullriver AGM (DC250-6) (250 Ah)Xantrex Digital EchoCharge 12/24V 15A, allotted to Battery Bank 2. Xantrex System and 2 Victron Energy Blue Power BMV-700 digital battery monitors.Victron BMV‑700 battery monitorAlternatorSmartPlug 30A shore inlet with a 30A shore power cable(3) SolarFlexx 120W solar panels (360W total) + MPPT controllerAir Breeze Wind Turbine GeneratorInverter: Xantrex Freedom XC200 Inverter (New in 2025)Various V.A.C. outlets are available throughout the vessel
Safety Equipment and Extras
Liferaft: Viking 6-person liferaft (inspected and repacked in 2025)EPIRB: McMurdo, SmartFind Plus, GPS Satellite EPIRB, 406 & 121.5 MHZ, Batt expires Nov 2029JacklinesLifeSling 2SOS Dan Bouy man overboard module with stern caseMultiple PFDs (Type II, III, IV)Flares, bell, air hornHigh‑water bilge alarmFire extinguishers (dated 2014)Outboard: Tohatsu 9.8 HP outboard (3V2/MFS9.8A3) - Not registered or titledDinghy: Achilles LSI-330E Inflatable dinghy - Not registered or titledAwningBosun's chairGalerider DrogueMagnum GrillTeak FlagpoleDock lines, fenders, tools, spare partsSpare parts for the engine
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.
