The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Weldcraft Northwind 28 Flybridge Sedan

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  150265
  • Length  ·  28'0"
  • Year  ·  1975
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 210hp, Caterpillar 3208 (1975)
  • Lying  ·  Seattle, WA USA - At Our Docks!
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Art Nordtvedt
Builder Weldcraft Steel & Marine
Lying Seattle, WA USA - At Our Docks!
Fuel capacity 150.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 40.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 20.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Deadrise 5-10
Last survey 06/05/2011

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 210hp
Engine make and model Caterpillar 3208 (1975)
Engine Hours engine1= 3657
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.5 USG /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 13 knots

Recent (July 2011) engine survey indicates the engine is in excellent condition. Engine hours estimated to be 3657 based on service records.
Annual mechanical service has been completed. She is ready for cruising.
Newer Dyno batteries recently installed.
Engine block heater.

Dimensions

Length 28'0"
Beam 9'6"
Displacement 10,998.5lbs
Headroom 6'2"
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Semi-Displacement
Finish Gelcoat finish

This vessel was designed by Art Nordtvedt. Art was involved in the creation of Uniflite Yachts, Nordic Yachts, Fast Passage Sailboats and many other custom yachts. The vessel was built in Bellingham, Washington at the Weldcraft Steel and Marine shipyard. If you compare this boat to a 31 Uniflite it has almost the same configuration.
The hull and deck are hand-laid fiberglass. It is a hard chine semi-displacement hull design.
The hull sides have been painted with AWLGRIP.
CSR Marine just completed a bottom upgrade including epoxy barrier coat and new paint this summer.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Sink 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

A traditional sedan design with flybridge has a large aft deck with easy access to the engine compartment.
A V-berth forward, convertible dinette and settee berth to port. The head is aft (port side) includes shower and sink. Dickenson diesel cabin heater was installed last year.

3 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

A traditional sedan design with flybridge has a large aft deck with easy access to the engine compartment.
A V-berth forward, convertible dinette and settee berth to port. The head is aft (port side) includes shower and sink. Dickenson diesel cabin heater was installed last year.

3 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Platform
Stern Thruster

Electric Maxwell 12v windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors
(Bruce 7.5 KG and Danforth)
20'0" of chain
150'0" of rode
West Marine dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2hp outboard, Mercury, Short shaft ()
Large access hatches in cockpit provide easy access for engine and mechanical maintenance. Ample side decks for moving forward when fishing. A custom "get home" outboard motor bracket is installed at the transom top to the aft end of the swim platform. It can handle up to 10 HP outboard. The anchor windlass has a remote control on the fly bridge. The fly bridge has a comfortable helm seat and two double chairs that convert to lounge seats.

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
GPS
Navigation lights

Garmin GPS 186 on the flybridge and a Furuno Navigator GP 30 located at the lower station along with Horizon VHF. A Raytheon ST40 is located at the lower station with a repeater on the flybridge.

Safety Equipment

Life jackets

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)

Broker's Comments

This Weldcraft Northwind 28 Flybridge Sedan is a very clean single-diesel powered vessel. A well-maintained comfortable island cruising boat. You'll very seldom find a sedan-style fiberglass boat in this size range and price range with quality diesel power and thruster.

Radke Marine replaced valve cover gaskets during subsequent valve inspection, again, no major issues observed. This inspection was done as NC recommended a valve inspection and service Oil evaluation appeared fine.
Recent Dickenson diesel stove professionally installed.
CSR Marine completed striping of all coats of bottom paint and replaced with 4-coat epoxy.
Engine and V-drive oil changed.
New Racor fuel filters
Felix Industries competed a Full detail including a wet sand upper fly bridge to remove oxidation. Recent Sunbrella cleaning and waterproofing of fly bridge canvas.
Replaced two 8D with newer batteries.

Where can you find a 28 Sedan diesel powered with fly-bridge at this price? This is not a project boat, it is ready to cruise now!

Owner wants this boat sold!
Call before this one gets away!

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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