For Sale: 1962 Norseman Bermudan Sloop – Built by Peters Boatyard, fitted with Perkins 4107 diesel engine

A beautifully crafted classic yacht, built to order in 1962 by the renowned Peters Boatyard of Southend-on-Sea. Constructed to a very high standard with long-distance cruising in mind, this heavy displacement, long keel sloop combines strength, character, and seaworthiness.

Construction & Rig

• Timber carvel construction: mahogany planking on oak frames




• Cascover-sheathed plywood decks with teak superstructure




• Spruce mast and spars, sloop rig with twin forestays




• Stainless steel standing rigging, rope & galvanised wire running rigging




• Aft cockpit with traditional tiller steering




• Long keel with steel ballast

Background & Capability
Commissioned as a one-off build for a private client, this Norseman was designed for serious voyaging, boasting generous fuel and water capacities. Over the years, she has proven her pedigree, sailing extensively throughout UK waters as well as further afield to North Africa and the Mediterranean.

Now offered by her current owner, she appears well presented and ready to continue her legacy with a new custodian. A rare opportunity to acquire a unique, hand-built classic yacht with proven cruising credentials.

GENERAL
4 Berths in 2 cabins
Heads compartment to starboard
Sea toilet
Galley to port with chart table to starboard
Force 10 gas heater
Transom hung wooden rudder with tiller steering
Self-draining aft cockpit
Manual anchor winch
Anchor, warps & fenders
Navigation lights
Berth available in Brighton Marina

GALLEY
Hot & cold pressurised water system
Small galley fridge
Twin burner gas cooker with grill
Storage

NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT
Compass
NASA Marine SX 35 DSC VHF
Garmin GPS 120 XL GPS
Clipper Compass
Clipper Duet

SAILS & RIGGING
Mainsail - condition unknown
Genoa - condition unknown
Plastimo roller furling
Sail cover
3 Antal W8 winches in the cockpit