1987 Nova Marine 48' (14.63 m) Moorea
Kemah, Texas, United States
This is a perfect liveaboard with its layout, size, overall comfort and super high quality build and finishes.
- Motor Yachts
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: NMC42601E787
Description
The Nova Moorea 48 is a classic Yachtfisher trawler-style motor yacht built by Nova Marine, a Taiwanese shipyard, primarily in the 1980s. These vessels are known for their solid construction and practical layout.
General characteristics:
Design: A traditional double-cabin design with a trawler-style appearance. Forth Dimension includes an aft cockpit.
Construction: The hull is typically solid fiberglass and built for stability and capability.
Layout: Fourth Dimension features an expansive flybridge, a full-beam owner's cabin, and a main salon with extensive teak woodwork and a galley. The interior is often praised for it's quality finish.
Performance: Cruising speeds are generally most efficient, around 9 to 12 knots, with maximum speeds reaching up to 18 knots.
The Nova Moorea 48 is a popular choice for liveaboards and serious cruisers due to its comfort and capability.
Fourth Dimensions Notable Features:
Ford Lehman Powered…Fourth Dimension is powered by twin Ford Lehman 2728T Diesels. The benefits of owning Lehmans goes beyond their reputation for being a solid, dependable powerplant. Service and parts availability for the Lehman brand is considered in the marine industry, easier to obtain than many other powerplants. Talk to listing agent about this.
Yachtfish Trawler style Motor Yacht providing additional cockpit aft of mid-deck allowing easy access on/off the boat at dock and water level dinghy access.
Mantas Anchor with Mantas Shackle
12v Bow Thruster…Installed in 2022
Onan 8kw Gen-set
2021 Achillies HB280DX RIB with console steering…TX. titled
2023 Tohatsu 15hp Outboard for Dinghy…TX. Titled
Roof top mounted dinghy cradle with lifting davit
Yachtfish Trawler style Motor Yacht providing additional cockpit aft of Mid-deck providing easy access board from a dock or a dinghy!
Mantas Anchor with Mantas Shackle
Roof top mounted dinghy cradle with lifting davit
Murray Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Little Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: NMC42601E787
Official Number: 932548
LOA: 48' (14.63 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1987
Beam: 13' 8''
Draft Max: 4' 4''
Cabins: 2
Full Beam Master: Yes
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Blue
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bow Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 500 Gallons (1892.71 Liters)
Fresh Water: 300 Gallons (1135.62 Liters)
Displacement: 42000
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Ford Lehman
- Engine Model: Ford Lehman 2728T
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 225.00
- Power KW: 167.78
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3305.00
- Hours Date: 10-09-2025
- Engine Location: Middle
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Ford Lehman
- Engine Model: Ford Lehman 2728T
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 225.00
- Power KW: 167.78
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3295.00
- Hours Date: 10-09-2025
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Onan
- Generator Model: 8KW
- Generator KW: 8.00
- Generator Hours: 4067
- Generator Date Hours Recorded: 01/09/2025
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