Seaspray Yacht Sales in Langkawi is proud to present to you their latest listing! Meikyo, a Norseman 447!
The Norseman 447 is a proven blue water cruiser.
Designer, Robert Perry himself considers the Norsman 447 to be his "masterpiece. "
This is a strong claim for such a famed designer of bluewater cruisers!
She was built by Ta Shing, considered to be one of the best boatyards in Asia and one of the best in the world.
With a sleek hull form that emphasises sailing length and stability, they're known to perform well in a full range of sea conditions. A lead ballast is located in the very bottom of the wide fin keel increasing her stability while the rudder on a large skeg makes the helm light and extremely well balanced.
Strong on performance, as well and reliability and safety, she also offers 2 double cabins, and a generous secure galley. There is a large port side saloon U shaped settee, as well as a fore and aft settee on the starboard side, and there is easily seating below for 8 people. Lovingly cared for and maintained, she has been upgraded as needed to ensure the optimum of living and safety for the current full time liveaboard owners.
The current owners have called her home for the last 14 years, cruising together over 30,000 nautical miles.
Meikyo is setup for liveaboard cruising with 1.2KW of solar, ( that, my friends, is A LOT of solar!!), a D400 wind generator and lithium batteries. Upon inspection you will be extremely impressed by the maintenance and charm of this extremely homey yacht. Having been a HOME for 14 years, the owners have consistently upgraded and maintained her as needed. There is warmth, and a feeling of safety and sturdiness. There is an amazing amount of storage, and everything below is carefully and cleverly thought out. The forward head is currently used as storage. The engine is easily and completely accessible.
With the added protection of a hard Dodger (professionally built in New Zealand in 2016) and a hard Bimini, she offers protection from rain and sun. A diesel heating system was also added in prior to this, making sailing in colder climates most comfortable.
She is truely a boat for world cruising!
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So why not start your adventures in this stunning archipelago? From here you can cruise the Langkawi islands while you get to know your boat, then head up the gentle West Coast of Thailand. Once you are ready, the world is truely your oyster. There is Indonesia, and the Philippines on your doorstep, the Indian Ocean to your West, or pick the right season and head East to Australia and the Pacific! You really do have a myriad of cruising possibilities.
This boat is set up, and ready to go.
Currently she is on Langkawi, but she will be actively cruising in Thailand soon, and then returning to Langkawi. SO please contact me to find out her current location. Thank You.
Specifications
Vessel Name: MEIKYO
Launch Year: 1985
Length: 44' 7" - 13.60m
Beam: 13' 0" (4.0 m)
Draft: 6' 11" (2.1 m)
Displacement: 28,000 lbs.
Vessel Location: Rebak Island Marina & Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
Designer: Robert H. Perry
Hull Material: Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material: GRP
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*Engine *
Engine: Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75hp (2010)
Transmission: ZF63 IV (2010) with 3 Blade: Max Prop
Make: Yanmar
Number Engines: 1
Horsepower: 75
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 4,200 hours
Fuel Consumption: @ 2,000 rpm is approx 1.1 GPH
Max Speed: Approx 8 kts
Cruise Speed: Approx 6 kts
Fuel: 110 gal (415 L) in three tanks (two new in 2021, one in 2009)
Water: 160 gal (605 L) in three tanks.
Dinghy: AB Lammina 9.5 AL (2016)
Outboard: Yamaha 15hp (15FMHS) 2-stroke (100:1 fuel/oil ratio)
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*Accommodation*
Custom Tempur-Pedic Mattress (king size)
heater: Webasto DBW 2010 Diesel Heater (45,000 BTU/hr). Under floor hot water circulating with three thermostat zones and four fan registers.
Washing Machine: Daewoo Mini (3.5kg capacity)
2 Cabins: Master cabin, V-berh cabin
2 Showers
2 Toilet: Jabsco Electric Freshwater Toilets.
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*Galley:*
Microwave 900w
Seagull water filtration system
Water maker: 12VDC Water Maker (General Pump & 750W DC motor) makes 12.5 GPH (47 LPH). This can easily be run on solar energy.
Refrigeration: Seafrost Refrigeration
Freezer: Seafrost Freezer
Stove: Force 10 3 Burner Stove / Oven
Hot Water: 11 gal (120V and Engine) New in 2022
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*Ground Tackle:*
50 meters 10mm chain spliced onto 50m rope
Maxwell-Nilsson: 3000 windlass
Rocna: 33kg anchor
Delta anchor (spare)
Fortress anchor
Spars line cutter
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*Safety Gear*
MOM9 Person overboard
Jorden Series Drogue
Bauer Junior II Dive Compressor
Bilge pumps:
Manual Bilge (below deck) Henderson Mark V
Manual Bilge (cockpit) Henderson Mark V
Automatic Bilge -Rule Mate 800
Life Raft: Winslow Ocean Life Raft (4 person)
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*Electrics:*
Alternator: Balmar XT 170A (2022) and Balmar Max Charge MC-618 Regulator (2022)
Solar: 1,170 watts (8 panels)
Solar MPPT Controllers: Victron 150/35, Victron 100/50, Victron 100/20 and Victron Venus GX
Wind Generator: D400 with Regulator
Batteries: Lithium (LIFEP04) 300AH (equivalent to approx. 550 AH Lead Acid)
Battery Management System: Orion JR2
120V Inverter: Xantrex 3,000watt inverter / 150 A Charger (120V)
230V Inverter: Victron Phoenix 800 watt
230V Battery Charger: Victron Blue Smart 30 A
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*Electronics / Navigation: *
Raymarine E80 Chart plotters (Helm & Nav Station)
Raymarine Instruments (Wind, Depth, Speed & Multi)
Raymarine AIS500
Raymarine Autopilot (Type 2 Linear Drive) with Spare drive and remote
Raymarine Radar
Standard Horizon VHS
Iridium Go
Icom IC-735 Ham / SSB and Pactor modem
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*Sail Inventory:*
North Sails: Nordac Mainsail, Dacron Yankee 110% High Clew, Dacron Staysail 100%, Norlon 75 Gennaker
Harken Furler MKIV Unit 2 -Jib
Harken Furler MKIV Unit 1 -Staysail
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*Mast / Rigging*
Rigging 316 SS Hi-Mod Lowers
Remarks: Last Anti-fouling applied Dec 2022
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