1999 Nelson 38

The Dale Nelson 38 Aft Cabin is a motor yacht that needs little introduction to true all weather boaters. From her fine-entry, immensely capable, commercially derived TT hull to her exemplary level of craftsmanship, the combination is much imitated but never surpassed. Her sharp bow and stem cleave through the water, while her rounded bilges displace rather than slam their way forward, resulting in a far smoother passage compared to her planing counterparts.The Dale Nelson 38 Aft Cabin OUT OF THE BLUE has been extensively upgraded during her current ownership. Upgrades include Raymarine Axiom plotters at both helm positions, variable twin station thrusters for both bow and stern (with remote), and new simulated teak decking. With her low freeboard, clear decks, and abundant solid handholds, she is effortless to step onto, walk around, and hop off from when moored alongside. The vast majority of the work was carried out by Dale Nelson, her original builder, ensuring everything is executed to the highest standards. She is a thoroughly capable passage-maker.OUT OF THE BLUE is fitted with stunning Limed Oak interior cabinetry, exquisitely finished and presented in exceptional condition. Her Eberspacher diesel heating system has been modernized with a new controller, and her interior seating has been re-upholstered in smart blue fabric. Twin ultra-reliable Volvo Penta TAMD63 370hp diesels rest comfortably in her engine room, with handed dipsticks and excellent all-round access. As a true Nelson, she embodies the working sea boat, from her stout deck gear to her low deck-line.NAVIGATION AIDS - Lower Helm StationRaymarine Axiom 7" MFD (new 2022)Raymarine Qantum 2 Radar Scanner (new 2022)Raymarine i70 (Speed/Depth) (new 2022)Raymarine P70 Autopilot control (new 2022)Raymarine E127 Chart plotterRaymarine Ray60 DSC VHF (new 2022)Raymarine Remote Keypad (new 2022)Heated Windscreens3 Windscreen Wipes with Fresh Water WashNAVIGATION AIDS - Bridge ControlsRaymarine Axiom PRO12S colour chart plotter (new 2022)Raymarine Quantum 2 Closed Radar ScannerRaymarine i70 (Speed/Depth) (new 2022)Raymarine P70 Autopilot control (new 2022)Raymarine Ray90 DSC VHF (new 2022)GROUND TACKLELofrans X2 electric windlass to foredeck, with vertical rope drum.Electric windlass controls at exterior helm.Electric windlass controls foot switches on foredeck.Pair of polished stainless-steel bitts, with polished stainless-steel fairleads, to foredeck.Central foredeck highly polished stainless-steel bollard.Two pairs of polished midships T-cleats.Pair of polished stainless-steel bitts to aft deck.1 x 20kg Bruce claw anchor in galvanised steel (new 2022) to 50m x 9.9mm galvanised steel chain.Chain locker with overboard drain.Warps, fenders, and boathook.GENERAL EQUIPMENT - EXTERIORBlue Canvas DodgersBlue Canvas Helm CoverBlue Bimini (new in 2022)Simiulated Teak Deck throughout.S/s pulpit and pushpit railsS/s stanchions with guardwires with boarding gates to port, starboard and aftS/s fender baskets for four fendersS/s flagstaff holderS/s exterior handrails to forward coach house and wheelhouse roof, exterior grab handles to side of wheelhouse.S/s exterior helm seat with footrest, exterior pilot seat (both fully adjustable)S/s four pairs of mooring cleats, centre mooring bollard to foredeck, two fairleads to foredeck toe-rail .S/s boarding platform with teak treadsS/s boarding ladder with swim ladderAft deck lockers with GRP lids, cushion backs and bases and infillWarps and fendersSAFETY EQUIPMENTADEC Marine canister liferaft mounted to foredeck, with Hammar H20R hydrostatic release. (Service dates unverified).Horseshoe life ring.4 x portable manual fire extinguishers (serviceable type) throughout the boat with 5.6kg Seafire automatic system in engine room. (Service dates unverified).Portable extinguishers through accommodation (Service dates unverified).Air horn (with navy canvas bonnet), mounted on wheelhouse coachroof.TWIN Volvo Penta TAMD63 6 cylinder, 4 Stroke direct injection turbo charged diesel enginesThe engines are flexibly mounted with sea water filters to each engineRacor type fuel filters with glass sediment bowlsEngine room extractor fanManufacturers instrumentation in custom-built helm panelsBennett electro-hydraulic trim tabs with dual station controlsZF electronic single lever throttle controls (new 2022)Dual Station Sidepower variable bown and stern thrusters (new 2022) Also handheld remote.Engine Hours, approx. 1200 to date (October 2025)Stern GearSure Seals type stern glandFour bladed propellorsRope cuttersDual station hydraulic steeringGreasers to rudder tubesStainless steel emergency tillerExhaust SystemFlexible hose wet exhaust with main engine muffler and twin station HMI temperature alarms TANKAGE - FUELThe fuel is contained within two centre line keel tanks for greater stabilityApprox 1,300 litres (300 gallons)Racnor filter systemFuel filter shut off system with remote controlsTANKAGE - WATER Freshwater Approx 400 litres (95 gallons),TANKAGE - BLACK WATERApprox. 80 litre (18 gallon)Odour filter fitted to waste tank breatherDeck suction outlet and macerator for overboard discharge ELECTRICS12 volt system LED Lighting throughout (new 2022)12 volt reading lights over beds in cabins (new 2022)2 x 12v 110amp/hr batteries for engine start (new 2022)2 x 12v 110amp / hr batteries for domesticVictron Phoenix Energy Charger 12v/50A battery charger and Phoenix control.2 x Volvo Alternators240V shore powerLED anchor light & Navigation Lights (new 2022)WATER SYSTEMFresh Water Tank approx 385 litres (85 gallons)Hot water immersion tank approx 40 litres (9 gallons)Pressurised hot and cold waterFreshwater washers to wheel house front screensDALE NELSON 38 BUILT BY DALES OF PEMBROKESHIRE IN 1999British-built motor-cruiser of extremely high qualityDesigned by TT Boat DesignsCONSTRUCTIONNavy blue GRP solid laminate hullVarnished teak badging, rubber 'D' fendering and spray railsTeak-laid GRP side, aft and fore decksGRP superstructureLength over hull. 12.62mBeam overall 3.75mDraft 1.20mAir draft 2.95m Displacement 12 tons (dependent upon fit out)All figures approximate