The ‘Nelson’ brand is synonymous with robust, sea-going motorboats with hulls capable of operating in the most demanding commercial roles alongside more elegant motor yachts which draw admiring glances in any marina. The Dale range of Nelsons has been in production for more than 3 decades with the company producing the finest examples of the class with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail which owners love.A well-appointed example of the Dale Nelson 38 ‘SEA HOUND’ has the rich American Cherry interior with luxurious, cream, soft leather upholstery. Benefitting from comprehensive professional maintenance throughout her life she is offered for sale including a comprehensive inventory; highlights including:
Topsides renovation by Dale Sailing in 2023, including gel repairs to restore finish.
Hull blasted to remove antifouling and epoxy coated in 2014
Twin Yanmar 6LY2-STE marine diesel engines with less than 1200 hrs run
HFL H1W4F1C 4kw marine diesel generator
Volvo Penta QL bow and stern thrusters
Bennett trim tab system
Shorepower system with Galvanic Isolator
Mastervolt ChargeMaster battery charger (2017)
New engine, domestic and generator batteries in 2023
Raymarine SmartPilot autopilot system with Dual control stations
Raymarine E80 Classic MFD on flybridge
Raymarine E120 Classic MFD at internal helm station
Raymarine 4kW radar scanner
Comar Class B AIS Transponder
Raymarine ST60 Navigation instruments at both helm stations
Raymarine 230E DSC VHF
Seaward Products Whispaire gas hob.
SMEV oven/grill, gas.
2x fridges
Eberspacher D5L blown air heating system
Stainless steel 20kg Bruce anchor on 50m rode
SL Sprint 1500GD electric windlass with dual control stations
Simpson stainless steel davits
Bonwitco 320 GRP dinghy
Suzuki 2.5hp 4-stroke outboard
6-person Seago cannister liferaft
McMurdo G5 SmartFind EPIRB
2023 survey available by request
Wintering ashore, undercover, at Kerrera Marina the Dale Nelson 38 ‘SEA HOUND’ is available for immediate viewing by appointment.CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Single piece GRP moulded hull.Traditional Nelson-style round bilge hull form with a central keel.GRP formed internal structural membersPlywood bulkheads laminated to hull and deckHardwood spray rails and quarter protection, finished in varnishD-fendering along sheerline, renovated by Dale Sailing in 2023Topsides finished in traditional ‘Nelson blue’ gelcoatTopsides renovated by Dale Sailing in 2023, including gel repairs to restore finishYellow boot topping lineHull blasted to remove antifouling and epoxy coated in 2014Underwater hull finished in red antifouling, applied March 2025Deck & Superstructure Construction:Single piece GRP moulded deck incorporating coachroof and wheelhouse superstructureTeak laid decks to finish side and forward deckTeak laid deck to finish cockpit soleCockpit sole teak renovated August 2023Gebo alloy framed portlights and portholesGebo alloy deck hatchesMACHINERYPort Engine:Yanmar 6LY2-STE440hp @ 3,300RPM6-cylinder, turbocharged, inter-cooled, direct injection.Twin Disc hydraulic reversing marine gearboxDual control stationsZF Micro Commander Single lever electronic morse controlExhaust temperature alarm system1194 recorded running hoursStarboard Engine:Yanmar 6LY2-STE440hp @ 3,300RPM6-cylinder, turbocharged, inter-cooled, direct injection.Twin Disc hydraulic reversing marine gearboxDual control stationsZF Micro Commander single lever electronic morse controlExhaust temperature alarm system1195 recorded running hoursMaintenance & Performance: Full engine refurbishment by Marine Power, Hamble (2019) Stripping and re-build of waterpumpsStripping cleaning and rebuilding of oil coolersStripping cleaning and rebuilding of intercoolersCutlass bearings replaced 2019External Micro Commander control unit replaced 2019Displacement speed circa 7kts (approx. 1.5ltr per nm)Cruising speed 17-22kts (approx. 4.1 -4.4ltr per nm)Maximum speed 25kts Port engine hours 1195hrs November 2024Starboard engine hours 1193hrs November 2024Seacocks all replaced 2017Aft head inlet and outlet skin fittings replaced 2023Both Generator exhaust outlet skin fittings and seacocks replaced 2023Propulsion & Steering:Stainless steel prop shafts (2019)Tides Marine SureSeal shaft seals (2019)Spur rope cutters on both shafts, new bearings and blades fitted August 20234-blade, bronze propellors Bronze ruddersDual station hydraulic steering systemNew wooden and stainless steel steering wheels fitted 2019Original spare steering wheels available.Stainless steel wheel with leather hide cover at internal helm stationStainless steel emergency tillerGenerator:HFL H1W 4 F1C Marine Generator4Kva @ 3000RPMSingle-cylinder diesel engine.Recorded running hours 101.5hrs (November 2024)Bow Thruster:QL bow thruster, 4KwDual control stationsJoystick-type controls at both stationsStern Thruster:QL bow thruster, 4KwDual control stationsJoystick-type controls at both stationsAutopilot:Raymarine Smart Pilot Series S400G systemRaymarine ST6001+ Smart Pilot Controller x2Raymarine hydraulic drive systemTrim Tabs:Bennett Marine electro-hydraulic systemDual control stationsPosition indicator gauges at both helm stationsELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power systemShore Power:Extension lead to connect to shore supplySingle 16amp connection pointHardwired factory installed systemGalvanic isolator3 pin UK sockets, battery charger, immersion heaterBattery Banks:Engine Battery Bank – 2x 12V, Numax XV31, 105Ah batteries (2023)Domestic Battery Bank - 2x 12V, Numax XV31, 105Ah batteries (2023)Generator Battery – 1x 12V, Numax 069, 68Ah battery (2023)Alternator:Engine driven alternators fitted to both engines.Battery Charger:Mastervolt ChargeMaster battery charger (2017)230VAC – 12VDC, 50amp3 outputsBattery Monitoring:Voltmeter and Ammeter on ships switch panelGeneral:Search Light Flood Lights – Mounted on mastHorn (2019)Electrically heated forward windscreens in wheelhouseWindscreen wipers with screen wash system on all 3 forward windscreens12VDC charging sockets in dinette and wheelhouseExtraction fan in engine spacePLUMBINGFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water systemPurifying filter systemMixer tap in galleyMixer tap in forward and aft headsShower head fitting in forward and aft headsFresh water deck wash fittings on foredeck and at transomEngine space tap.Hot water is provided via calorifier, heated from engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heaterNew pressure pump fitted 2018Grey Water:Shower sump discharging overboard via an automatic electric pumpBlack Water:Single holding tankForward and aft head connected to holding tankTank discharging via deck suction or macerator discharge pumpBilge Pumps:Manual bilge pumpElectric bilge pump x3 with manual and auto-switchingGas System:Self-draining gas locker housing 2x 3.9kg gas bottlesGas system checked and new GasSafe Certificate issued 2023 Remote gas shut off solenoid systemTANKAGEFuel:Twin diesel tanksAll tanks of stainless steel construction and located centrally in bilge space.Approximate total capacity 1350ltrsFresh Water:Single tankStainless steel tank constructionApproximate capacity 425ltrsTank drained and cleaned September 2023Hot Water:Insulated calorifier heated by engine cooling water or immersion heaterApproximate capacity 40ltrsBlack Water Tank:Single tankStainless steel tank constructionApproximate capacity 85ltrsTank Monitoring:Tank Tender gauge system installed – Not ReliableNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Plotter/Radar – Raymarine E80 Classic display, networked to internal helm station displayRadar – Raymarine 4Kw radome scanner (2016) Depth – Raymarine ST60Speed/Log – Raymarine ST60Wind – Raymarine ST60Forward looking Sonar – Not operationalMagnetic Compass - Ritchie (2023)CCTV Camera – Raymarine camera looking aftBelow Decks:Plotter/Radar – Raymarine E120 Classic MFDDepth – Raymarine ST60Forward Looking Depth Sounder – Not operationalSpeed/Log – Raymarine ST60Wind – Raymarine ST60Electronic Compass – Raymarine ST60Magnetic Compass - RitchieCommunications Equipment:DSC VHF – Raymarine 230E ‘black box’ system with dual control stationsNew VHF antenna fitted 2023AIS – Comar Class B AIS TransponderNAVTEX – ICS Navtex 6DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Stove – Seaward Products Whispaire gas hob. 4 burners.Oven – SMEV oven/grill, gas. The built-in unit is independent of stove.Fridge – Front loading self-contained Isotherm fridgeDrinks Fridge – Located in saloon. Front loading self-contained Isotherm fridge.Sink with mixer tapSelection of crockery and cutlery to fit lockersSelection of cooking pots and pans230VAC kettle and toasterHeads:Heads – Jabsco electric flushing marine toilets x2Dedicated shower fittings with bulkhead mounted shower head x2Wash hand basin x2Mixer tap x2Heating:Eberspacher D5L diesel fired blown air system.Outlets in cabins, dinette and saloonThermostatic cabin controller230VAC tube heater in engine spaceEntertainment:CD/Radio head unit Alpine with I-Pad dockSpeakers in saloon and dinetteSpeakers on flybridge (2023)Grundig flatscreen TV with built-in DVD player, mounted on bulkhead in dinetteLighting:Overhead lighting throughout interiorReading lights above bunks in cabinsBulkhead mounted lights in DinnetteRed lighting in galley for night runningLow level courtesy lighting at companionway stepsChart table working lampEngine space lightingACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Twin cabin forward with en-suite access to forward headsForward headsGalleyDinette, converting to a double berth Wheelhouse with elevated saloonMaster aft cabin with en-suite heads.Accommodation Finish:Joinery work below decks of American Cherry veneered plywood with solid American Cherry trimsCherry and holly soleboards throughout interiorAll joinery work finished in a satin varnishCorian worktop in galleyGRP moulded heads compartment with a laminate finish to bulkheadsCorian countertops in headsAlcantara covered headlining panels throughout interiorFitted carpets in the dinette, forward cabin and aft cabinSoft cream leather upholstery in wheelhouse and dinetteBuilt-in roller blinds fitted for all deck hatchesCurtains of blinds for all portlights and portholes.Sprung mattresses for forward and aft cabin bunksDescription of Accommodation from Forward:Forward Cabin:Accessed from forward end of galley through door.Twin cabin with single berths outboard port and starboardShelves above bunks outboard port and starboard with storage lockers forward.Access to anchor chain locker forward centrally.Hanging locker aft of starboard bunk with countertop aboveStorage locker space beneath aft end of bunks to port and starboardJack ‘n’ Jill en-suite access to forward heads aft of port bunk.Forward Heads:Accessible from galley or forward cabinInboard-facing electric flush marine toilet located outboard forward with fold-down GRP seat cover.Counter unit in after corner of compartment outboard, wrapping around outboard of toilet.Inset wash hand basin aft with vanity lockers above countertop outboard and storage locker beneathStanding room forward for use as a shower stall with a curtain to protect doorsDinette:Access by steps from the wheelhouse.Wrap around U-shaped settee to port with fixed table.Table extension to increase width for use with occasional seatingTable drops down on a lower legs with infill cushions to create an occasional double berth.Countertop outboard of settee with bookshelf centrally and lockers forward and aftGalley:Linear galley to the starboard side, opposite dinetteWorktop mounted gas hob located centrally with inbuilt oven belowInset Corian sink aft with mixer tap aft.Selection of lockers and drawers beneath the worktopSliding door fronted storage lockers outboard of worktopWheelhouse / Saloon:Helm station to port forward with dedicated, adjustable helm seatEngine control panel forward with throttle/gear controls outboard to portNavigation instruments are mounted within the dash panel, chart plotter is mounted inboard forward. Ships switch panel below helm station inboard within a dedicated lockerNavigators seat outboard to starboard with footrest forward.Chart table removable forward of seat leaving open space forward to the galleyDrinks fridge is located beneath the navigators seat unit.Shelved storage locker with glass storage beneath helm seat, including selection of glasses to fit locker.Bench settee outboard to starboard with storage locker beneath.Thwartships full size Admiralty chart locker located immediately aft of helm seatL-shaped settee wrapping around aft end to port, storage lockers beneath the seating.Master (Aft) Cabin:Accessed from the aft end of the wheelhouse with bi-fold oak doorsCentrally located double bunk with walk-around accessCountertop to starboard of bunk aft with storage drawer beneath.Countertop runs forward along the starboard side, flexible removable storage baskets sitting on the countertop.Storage lockers running above lower countertop with a countertop above.Hanging locker forward, outboard to starboardDresser unit outboard of bunk to port with vanity drawer and lockers above and beneath outboardEn-suite head located forward to port.Small shelved storage locker within forward bulkhead.Aft Heads:En-suite heads for the master cabinForward-facing electric flushing toilet located aft with fold-down GRP seat coverCountertop running length of compartment outboard with inset wash hand basin forwardVanity lockers above countertop outboard and aft with storage locker beneath the basin.Mixer tap for sink and dedicated shower fittingStanding room forward for use as a shower stall with a curtain to protect the door.DECK EQUIPMENTCanvas Work:Windscreen covers – blue canvas, securing externallyFlybridge helm console cover – blue canvasFlybridge helm and navigators seat covers – blue canvasAft deck seating covers – blue canvasFull flybridge cover – blue canvas with windows in side and aft panels, mounts on stainless steel frame. Cover material is tiredAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – Stainless steel 20kg Bruce anchor on 50m chain and warp rodeElectric Anchor Windlass – SL Sprint 1500GD electric windlass mounted on foredeck. Hardwired control switch at external helm station. Foot button controls on foredeckMooring Warps – selectionFenders – selectionDale Nelson varnished hardwood boathookHull fittings for beaching legs, legs no longer with boatTender:Tender Davits – Simpson Davits, stainless steel with manual winchesDinghy – Bonwitco 320 GRP dinghyOutboard – Suzuki 2.5hp 4-stroke outboard. Fully service with new carb winter September 2023General:Double stainless steel bow roller (2023)Stainless steel pulpitStainless steel toerail-mounted stanchions supporting double-tier guard wiresGuard wire gates port and starboard Stainless steel bow fairleads to port and starboard.Deck-mounted stainless steel mooring cleats on the foredeck port and starboardCentrally mounted stainless steel samson post on the foredeckStainless steel grabrails running length of coachroof outboard to port and starboardDorade-type ventilators mounted on coachroofDeck hatches forward and aft on the centreline of the coachroofToerail mounted, stainless steel mooring cleats forward and aft of midshipsStainless steel grabrails running length of wheelhouse roof outboard to port and starboardDorade-type ventilators mounted on the wheelhouse roofLiferaft mounting in deck cradle centrally on forward coachroofFolding antenna on stainless steel bases, located to port and starboard sides of the wheelhouse roofAlloy framed glass windscreen wrapping around the forward end of the cockpit.Two steps on side decks aft to the elevated aft cockpit area.Fixed stainless steel pulpit rail wrapping around the cockpit with a gate located centrally aftExternal helm station to port with engine controls and navigation instruments mounted forwardHelmsman and navigators seat to port and starboard sides of companionway doors, swivelling seat, height adjustable.Chart working table forward of navigators seat to starboardGRP moulded bench seating pods on port and starboard quarters with storage locker in seat bases.Central infill section of seating to create full-width bench seatOutboard stowed on mounting bracket outboard of the cockpit to starboardStainless steel fender baskets mounted on transom port and starboardTransom-mounted boarding ladderSAFTEY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Anchor LightSteaming LightNavigation LightsLife saving:Liferaft – Seago 6 person cannister raft with hydrostatic release next service due March 2026EPIRB – McMurdo G5 SmartFind, new battery fitted July 2023Horseshoe Lifbuoy x4Jonbuoy rescue slingGas Alarm – Nereus gas snifferDisclaimer:In this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.
This 2003 Dale 38 Aft Cabin is listed for sale in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. With a 40ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for power options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB657469 on Rightboat.