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Van de Stadt Norman 46 DS – Bluewater Steel Cruiser with Deck Saloon
Offers invited
For photos and videos, please contact me on WhatsApp: +358 45 315 9331.
A rare opportunity to own a true offshore cruising yacht.
NORMA is a unique Van de Stadt Norman 46 DS, designed for safe offshore sailing, long-distance cruising and comfortable liveaboard use. Her robust steel construction, centre cockpit and spacious deck saloon make her an excellent choice for sailors looking for a capable, comfortable and reliable cruising yacht. She is fully equipped for offshore sailing and can also be sailed single-handed.
The yacht underwent a major professional refit in 2004, during which a significant part of the yacht was renewed and upgraded. In 2025, the hull was professionally repainted at Wrede Shipyard in Germany.
Specifications
- Length: 14.0 m
- Beam: 4.0 m
- Draft: 1.85 m
- Displacement: 16,000 kg
- Steel hull
- Centre cockpit
- Deck saloon
Accommodation
NORMA offers excellent accommodation for extended cruising and liveaboard use. The interior is completely dry, and the yacht is insulated throughout to prevent condensation.
- Three separate cabins
- Bright deck saloon with panoramic windows
- Interior and exterior helm stations
- Separate engine room with standing headroom
- Comfortable accommodation for up to eight people
- New custom-made carpets fitted in September 2026
Galley
- Two refrigerators: a top-loading chest refrigerator and a conventional front-opening refrigerator
- The chest refrigerator’s complete refrigeration system was replaced in October 2026
- New gimballed cooker
- Microwave oven
Equipment
- Cutter rig
- In-boom furling mainsail system
- Elvström Hydranet mainsail
- Elvström Hydranet genoa
- Blister downwind sail, 145 m²
- Reckmann furling systems
- Electric sail-handling winch
- Electric winch handle
- Bow thruster
- Diesel heating
- Outdoor shower
- Solar panels
- Wind generator
- 3 kW inverter
- Garmin chartplotters
- Garmin radar
- Speed and distance log
- Depth sounder
- Wind instruments
- AIS transceiver
- Fixed VHF radio with additional speaker
- Handheld VHF radio
- Weather receiver with printer and timer
- Autopilot
- Electric windlass
- Searchlights
- Safe
- EPIRB
- Six-person life raft in a valise, serviced in October 2026
- Additional deck-mounted life raft in a rigid container, without current servicing certification
- Dinghy and outboard engine included
- Extensive selection of tools and spare parts, all included in the sale
Maintenance and condition
The Volvo Penta TAMD30A turbo diesel engine has been extensively serviced and upgraded over the years.
Recent maintenance includes replacement of the rudder bearings and the propeller shaft cutless bearing in October 2026.
The steel hull underwent professional ultrasonic thickness measurements in spring 2026, confirming it to be in very good structural condition.
NORMA is an excellent choice for sailors looking for a strong, comfortable and well-equipped yacht for offshore cruising, extended voyages or full-time liveaboard life.
Location and viewings
NORMA is being relocated from Finland to the Costa del Sol, Spain, during the period 12 October–20 November 2026. Viewings can be arranged at ports along the route or on the Costa del Sol after her arrival. Please contact me to discuss the yacht’s current location and viewing arrangements.
A marina berth may also be available.
All listed equipment, tools and spare parts come with the yacht. NORMA is fully equipped and ready for her next adventure, wherever you choose to sail.
For further information, photos and videos, please contact me on WhatsApp: +358 45 315 9331.
