Norseman 430
****VESSEL IS IN NEW ZEALAND & PRICE IS IN NEW ZEALAND DOLLARS****
1998 Norseman 430 - BIG WATER. BIG COMFORT. SERIOUS VALUE.
If you're searching for a true blue-water cruising catamaran that combines legendary design, proven construction, massive accommodation, and astonishing economy--this is the one that ends your search.
The Norseman 430 is a renowned offshore cruising platform, and this example stands out as a turn-key, long-range liveaboard that has already done the hard work for you.
DESIGNED TO GO THE DISTANCE
Penned by world-class multihull designer Alexander Simonis, and built by Voyage Yachts in South Africa, this Norseman 430 delivers the holy trinity:
strength, stability, and space.
LOA / LWL: 43ft
Beam: 25ft - exceptional stability and deck space
Draft: Just 3ft 2in - access shallow anchorages others can only dream of
Hand-laid fibreglass, foam-core sandwich construction - strong, light, and offshore proven
8 ADULTS. REAL BEDS. REAL HEADROOM.
This is where the Norseman 430 absolutely destroys the competition.
FOUR queen-size cabins
8 permanent berths
6'4" (1.93m) standing headroom throughout - cabins and saloon
4 heads, 4 showers - each hull fully self-contained
This is a catamaran that works for:
Families
Charter operations
Long-term liveaboards
Ocean-crossing couples who want space, not compromise
POWER YOU CAN TRUST - RUNNING COSTS YOU'LL LOVE
Twin Yanmar 29hp diesels--both professionally rebuilt--deliver outstanding economy and reliability.
Cruise: 7.5 knots
Fuel burn: Just 2 litres per hour per engine
Range: Serious long-distance capability
Saildrives, freshwater cooling, fixed 2-blade props
Under sail, she's even faster--quiet, efficient, and effortless.
SET UP FOR INDEPENDENCE
This Norseman is properly equipped for off-grid cruising:
850 watts of solar power
12v & 110v electrics
450 litres of freshwater
40 GPH watermaker (serviced and ready)
Engine-driven fridge and separate freezer
Gas oven (barely used--scones only!)
This boat doesn't rely on marinas.
She makes her own power and water.
NAVIGATION, SAFETY & GEAR - DONE RIGHT
Full Raymarine touchscreen suite
Radar, autopilot, Navionics charts, fish finder
VHF and HF radio
Electric anchor winch
Electric mainsheet winch
EPIRB, fire extinguishers, safety harnesses
Nothing essential missing. Nothing left to "get around to. "
READY TO GO - INCLUDING THE TENDER
2.7m Whaly tender
Honda 5hp four-stroke
Near-new, only ~5 hours use
THE BOTTOM LINE
Boats like this do not come up often--and when they do, they don't last.
This 1998 Norseman 430 offers:
Enormous accommodation
Legendary design pedigree
Ultra-low running costs
True offshore capability
Immediate liveaboard readiness
Whether your dream is Pacific cruising, island hopping, extended liveaboard life, or a capable charter platform, this vessel delivers far more boat than most modern cats at a fraction of the price.
? OPPORTUNITY LIKE THIS IS RARE
Well-built, properly equipped Norseman 430s are tightly held--and highly sought after.
Act now. Enquire today. Inspect immediately.
Miss this one, and you'll be waiting a long time for another.
1998 Norseman 430 - BIG WATER. BIG COMFORT. SERIOUS VALUE.
If you're searching for a true blue-water cruising catamaran that combines legendary design, proven construction, massive accommodation, and astonishing economy--this is the one that ends your search.
The Norseman 430 is a renowned offshore cruising platform, and this example stands out as a turn-key, long-range liveaboard that has already done the hard work for you.
DESIGNED TO GO THE DISTANCE
Penned by world-class multihull designer Alexander Simonis, and built by Voyage Yachts in South Africa, this Norseman 430 delivers the holy trinity:
strength, stability, and space.
LOA / LWL: 43ft
Beam: 25ft - exceptional stability and deck space
Draft: Just 3ft 2in - access shallow anchorages others can only dream of
Hand-laid fibreglass, foam-core sandwich construction - strong, light, and offshore proven
8 ADULTS. REAL BEDS. REAL HEADROOM.
This is where the Norseman 430 absolutely destroys the competition.
FOUR queen-size cabins
8 permanent berths
6'4" (1.93m) standing headroom throughout - cabins and saloon
4 heads, 4 showers - each hull fully self-contained
This is a catamaran that works for:
Families
Charter operations
Long-term liveaboards
Ocean-crossing couples who want space, not compromise
POWER YOU CAN TRUST - RUNNING COSTS YOU'LL LOVE
Twin Yanmar 29hp diesels--both professionally rebuilt--deliver outstanding economy and reliability.
Cruise: 7.5 knots
Fuel burn: Just 2 litres per hour per engine
Range: Serious long-distance capability
Saildrives, freshwater cooling, fixed 2-blade props
Under sail, she's even faster--quiet, efficient, and effortless.
SET UP FOR INDEPENDENCE
This Norseman is properly equipped for off-grid cruising:
850 watts of solar power
12v & 110v electrics
450 litres of freshwater
40 GPH watermaker (serviced and ready)
Engine-driven fridge and separate freezer
Gas oven (barely used--scones only!)
This boat doesn't rely on marinas.
She makes her own power and water.
NAVIGATION, SAFETY & GEAR - DONE RIGHT
Full Raymarine touchscreen suite
Radar, autopilot, Navionics charts, fish finder
VHF and HF radio
Electric anchor winch
Electric mainsheet winch
EPIRB, fire extinguishers, safety harnesses
Nothing essential missing. Nothing left to "get around to. "
READY TO GO - INCLUDING THE TENDER
2.7m Whaly tender
Honda 5hp four-stroke
Near-new, only ~5 hours use
THE BOTTOM LINE
Boats like this do not come up often--and when they do, they don't last.
This 1998 Norseman 430 offers:
Enormous accommodation
Legendary design pedigree
Ultra-low running costs
True offshore capability
Immediate liveaboard readiness
Whether your dream is Pacific cruising, island hopping, extended liveaboard life, or a capable charter platform, this vessel delivers far more boat than most modern cats at a fraction of the price.
? OPPORTUNITY LIKE THIS IS RARE
Well-built, properly equipped Norseman 430s are tightly held--and highly sought after.
Act now. Enquire today. Inspect immediately.
Miss this one, and you'll be waiting a long time for another.
Region
North Island
Location
Tauranga New Zealand
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1998
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Length
43' 0" - 13.11m
Remarks
My Muse is in New Zealand in a marina in Tauranga, she is a great vessel, ready for cruising. Take advantage of the exchange rate - Vessel priced to sell at $285,000 NZD. Full bottom job completed end of 2025. New Sail covers and the trampoline was removed, repaired and reinstated.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Michael Parker
Sydney
QLD 4223 Australia
QLD 4223 Australia