Norseman 447 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Norseman 447 means looking at a Robert Perry-designed, Ta Shing-built blue-water cruiser produced from 1980 to 1988, with both aft- and centre-cockpit versions afloat. These 44'7" boats carry 28,000 pounds of displacement and a 42.8 percent ballast ratio, and the encapsulated lead ballast within the keel stub is a structural advantage that removes a common keel-joint worry for the buyer.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common layout seen among brokerage boats, though both cockpit configurations appear. Ex-charter examples are common, so a buyer should verify whether a candidate spent time in fleet service. The aft-cockpit version appeals to those wanting a sleeker profile and more direct helm feedback, while the centre-cockpit model trades some of that for a substantial aft master suite. The U-shaped galley sits to port or starboard of the companionway on most boats, a practical brace-for-the-cook position underway.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Radar is commonly fitted to these boats, and a bimini, dodger, autopilot, and simplified short-handed sail-handling setup are often seen. Less frequently, buyers will find a watermaker, solar, furling main, AIS, or chartplotter as owner upgrades. For a voyager, the meaningful clusters are power and energy — where a watermaker or solar extends independence but is not standard — and canvas and sail handling, where a dodger and bimini with a short-handed setup reduce crew workload. Navigation is covered by the commonly fitted radar and occasional chartplotter or AIS.
What to Inspect
If they have been sitting in damp bilge water original black iron fuel tanks can corrode, confirm tank condition and any replacement history. Many 447s were built with thick teak decks screwed into the sub-deck; inspect for soft spots or failed caulking that signals core moisture. The mechanical Norseman terminals on the 1×19 stainless standing rigging are reusable, but the wire and internal cones should have been replaced on a 10- to 12-year cycle for offshore use, so verify rig age.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for these boats is the United States. For a buyer, the checklist is straightforward: confirm cockpit layout and whether the boat is an ex-charter unit; check the black iron tanks for corrosion; survey the screwed teak deck for moisture; verify standing rigging replacement history; and note which of the often-seen or owner-upgrade systems (autopilot, dodger, watermaker) are already aboard.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Norseman 447. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 12 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 2 | $179,950 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $149,000 | -17.2% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $180,000 | +20.8% |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $119,500 | -33.6% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $119,500 | 0.0% |
| Feb 26 | 2 | $180,000 | +50.6% |
| Mar 26 | 3 | $149,000 | -17.2% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $99,000 | -33.6% |
| May 26 | 2 | $125,000 | +26.3% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $125,000 | 0.0% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $139,500 | +11.6% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $99,000 | -29.0% |
Where they're listed
Norseman 447 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 19.
Country view
19 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $139,500 | 19 | 3 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 44.7 | 44.83' | $ 139,999 | 46 | 6 |
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| Norseman 447You are here | — | $ 139,500 | 20 | 4 |
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