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2003 Dale Nelson 38

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motor used Listed 148 days ago
£239,000
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Specifications

Make Dale
Model Nelson 38
Year 2003
Length 40.0ft (12.2m)
Beam 3.75m
Draft 1.24m
Hull Material grp
Engine 2x Yanmar 6LY2-STE 440hp, 1195 hours
Fuel Type diesel
Location Oban, Argyll, United Kingdom
Engine Hours 1,195
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 6LY2-STE
Engine Power 440 hp

Equipment & Extras

lwl
11.12m
displacement
11290kg
fuel capacity
1350l
drinking water capacity
450l

Description

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 comprehensiv...

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Monthly Finance Payment
£2,348
£203,150 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £417
Insurance £299
Maintenance £478
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £1,485/mo
True Monthly Cost
£3,833
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 61% Running costs 39%
Total Interest
£78,645
Total Cost (finance)
£317,645

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£239,000
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2002 Dale Nelson 38
TheYachtMarket · Woodbridge, United Kingdom
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£209,950
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