Dale Nelson 38 Aft Cabin, OUT OF THE BLUE

Broker’s Comments

The Dale Nelson 38 Aft Cabin is a motor yacht that needs little introduction to motor-cruising enthusiasts. 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. Quality of this calibre is rare and enduring, meaning that age has not and will not diminish her original beauty. 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, and she is presented in full operational condition.

OUT OF THE BLUE is fully ready to roam again. She could take you to the Baltic and beyond, around the Mediterranean and back, or look magnificent heading down the Solent into a fresh westerly wind, with a plume of spray off her bow and a powerful seagoing gait.

She is just fabulous.

Press Comments

“If there is one type of boat whose handling could be described as legendary, it’s the Nelson. And there’s the solid quality that leaves even the best production boat-builders trailing. Even in the Force 9 conditions we encountered, the 38 still exhibited to seemingly incompatible driving characteristics – excellent directional stability and effortless turning.” – Motor Boat & Yachting, April 2000 – full report available upon request*.

“Without compromising the hefty fit-out expected of a Nelson, the interior is hugely welcoming and smart. Build quality gives you nothing but confidence to start with, and we could not be more enthusiastic about performance. The sea is always kicking up somewhere, sometime, and in this craft, you will not even notice it.” MBM – *.