Description
1998 Voyage Norseman 430 – Fully Equipped Off-Grid Family Cruiser
The 1998 Voyage Norseman 430 is the ideal off-grid sailing catamaran for adventurous families.
With 2,875W of solar panels and 600Ah lithium batteries, you’ll never worry about power on
board. Easily run two refrigerators, one freezer, and Starlink for 3–4 days without sun. The 15 gal/h
12V watermaker ensures complete independence. In the rare case of three consecutive cloudy
days, the generator (used only twice!) can quickly recharge the batteries. This setup demonstrates
how well the solar system and batteries have been managed.
Named NIU, this catamaran has been lovingly sailed by her current owners—a Spanish family of
five—from Antigua to Mexico, covering over 5,000 nautical miles since 2023 and visiting six
countries.
In October 2023, she underwent a major refit including:
• New solar arch and solar panels
• New lithium batteries
• New indoor and outdoor upholstery
• New 100m anchor chain
• New lazy bag and genoa sun protection
• New window covers
• New 15HP Yamaha outboard
• New 340cm dinghy
All rigging and sails have been professionally inspected and are in good condition.
In September 2025, the boat was hauled out of the water for a comprehensive maintenance service,
including:
• 4 new thru-hulls installed
• Saildrive serviced
• Bottom painted with 3 layers of black ablative antifouling paint (Sigma Ecofleet 530)
• Both engines fully serviced (oil, filters, coolant, impellers, and belts)
Accommodation
The Voyage 430 offers four queen-size cabins (two in each hull) with private
access and en-suite heads in the middle of each hull. Both hulls are symmetrical for balanced
comfort. The aft starboard cabin houses the watermaker controls, while the aft cabins also store the
lithium and engine batteries under the berths.
Salon & Galley
The spacious salon comfortably seats eight people. The table folds completely for
extra space, with storage cabinets underneath. The galley is a highlight, featuring panoramic 360°
views, a four-burner stove with oven, two refrigerators, and one freezer—plenty of capacity to
provision for weeks without a supermarket. The sink has three taps: one for fresh water, one for
purified drinking water (with filter), one for salt water (with dedicated pressure pump), and a testing
tap for the watermaker output before it goes to the tanks.
This well-maintained, Voyage Norseman 430 is ready for your next adventure—whether cruising
the Mar de Cortés, crossing oceans, or living aboard off-grid. She’s a proven family cruiser with
modern upgrades.
General Information
Boat Name: NIU
Year/Make/Model: 1998 Voyage Yachts Norseman 430
Designer: Alex Simonis
Builder: Voyage Yachts
Model of Vessel: Cruising Catamaran
Material: FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)
Dimensions
Length Overall: 43ft
Draft: 4.25ft
Beam: 25ft
Displacement: 16020 lbs
Layout & Accommodations
4 cabin charter version
Included in each cabin:
1 Queen size bed.
2 Hella Marine 2-Speed Turbo Fan.
Automatic light
Reading light
12V charger.
120V Plug
Closets with lot of storage space.
Large interior salon and galley
Good storage under the seats
New Upholstery 2023 with 5 cushions.
2 heads with showers.
Galley
The Galley Counter tops are Corian
One round stainless steel sink
One top-loading refrigerator
One front-loading refrigerator
One sea-frost Top-loading freezer
ENO 4-burner propane stove and oven
Microwave GE Model JES11651SR1SS
Full equiped Kitchen with lots of tools
Tanks
Stainless Steel Fresh Water Tank: 150 gal
Stainless Steel Fuel Tank: 105 gal
2 Fuel Filter replaced September 2025
4 extra Diesel 5 galons drums.
5 extra Gas 5 galons drums.
7 extra Water drums 5 galons.
2 Propane Fiber tanks.
Holding Tanks: 12 gal each.
Propulsion
Engine 1 Stb (2018)
Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Model: 3YM30AE
Saildrive Model: SD25
Engine Hours: 1940
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller Type: 3 Blade
Engine 2 Port (1998)
Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Model: 3GM30FC
Saildrive Model: SD25
Engine Hours: Unknown
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller Type: 3 Blade
Deck & Equipment
Lofrans 1000w Windlass with remote control
4 x Andersen 44ST Two Speed winches ( 1 electric )
Lewmar Blocks
Lewmar Main Sheet Traveler
20Kg Delta anchor
100mts 10mm chain (New October 2023)
15Kg Spare anchor with chain and rope.
Electronics & Navigation
Chart Plotter Raymarine C140 (14.1 inch)
Raymarine Autopilot. ST6001
Nasa Wireless Wind sensor
Raymarine Depth Sounder Bi-Data.
VHF Icom IC-M412
Compass: 4″ Ritchie Powerdamp
AIS receiver (Raspberry Pi)
TP-Link Router for internal WIFI
Raymarine Radar (needs connector)
Raspberry PI for link devices.
Portable VHF HX210.
Electrical, Power & Plumbing
110v 30 amp connection with 50 amp adapter to shore
Solar 5 x 575w panels (New 2023)
House batteries 600 amp LiFePO4 (2x 300ah LiTime) (New 2023)
1 x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150-100 (New 2023)
2 x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100-50 (New 2023)
1 x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100-30 (Spare part)
Renogy DC-DC Battery Charger 40A
Xantrex Heart Interface Inverter and charger Freedom 25 120V AC (2500W)
MarinAire Model MSBA16K2 16000BTU Aircon for main salon
Sea WaterPro watermaker DC 12V, 17GPH (New 2023)
2 Jabsco electric toilets (New 2023)
1 Water press salt pump on the galley (New 2025)
1 Fresh water pump (New 2025)
Shower drain pumps
Hot Water System 6 gal Iso-Temp (Engine mounted heat exchanger in port side)
Outside shower at port and stbd side.
Sails & Rigging
Aluminum mast and boom.
Stainless steel standing rigging.
Full Batten Doyle Mainsail with lazy bag and lazy jack (650 sqf)
2 Reef Points & 6 Battens
New Lazy Bag 2023
Furling Quantum Genoa 125% (490 sqf) New U/V Protector 2023
One Spare Genoa 450 sqf
Gennaker 1300 sqf
New genoa halyard and sheets in 2023
New main halyard and sheet in 2023
New genoa furling line in 2024
New Spinnaker halyard 2024
Safety Equipment
8 Life chaquets
Navigation lights on top of the mast
Extra Navigation lights on the bow and stern
Anchor light top of mast.
Emergency Tiller
Emergency flares
Fire extintors x 4
International Flag Code
Liferaft 6 Person (Needs service)
Epirb ACR GlobalFix Pro
Bilge Pumps:
2 Rule 2000 GPH (Midship)
2 Rule 800 GPH (Engine Compartiments)
2 Whale, Model Gusher (Cookpit mounted)
Bilge Water Alarm
2 Search Lights
Cruising Extras:
15HP Yamaha Enduro (New 2023)
3D Tender Aluminium floor Ultimate 340 with Sunbrella Cover (New 2024)
Fuel Tank for Dinghy (New 2024)
Starlink
7 Fenders + Dock lines
Outdoor BBQ
2 Beautiful Bean Bags. (New 2025)
All Hatches with Sun Cover (New 2023)
Main Windows Covers
Generac GP3300i (New 2024)
HiSense Dehumidifier (New 2024)
Washing Machine (New 2025)
Hydraulic Washer (New 2025)
Ice Maker
Lots of tools
Lots of spare parts.
Iridium Go.
Wireless printer HP OfficeJet 200 Mobile
Rigid Paddle Board (Bote Brand)
3 person Kayak
Small Kayak for kids
Inflatable Kayak (2 person)
Fishing gear
Lots of fins and Dive Glasses.
Lots of spare lines
Sunbrella Fabric and Upholstery Fabric for future reparations, About 10 mts.
1 Spanish Guitar + 2 Ukelele + 1 Yembé and other small instruments for enjoying the beautiful
sunsets of Mar de Cortés.
