Description
NORTHERN THUNDER - 1997 CRUISERS YACHTS 3950
Big-yacht living in a manageable footprint - with rare twin-diesel power, two private staterooms, two heads, and the range of comforts that make extended cruising feel effortless.
She has spent much of her life in freshwater
For buyers seeking a spacious coastal cruiser, a comfortable liveaboard, or a strong candidate for Great Loop and Intracoastal itineraries,
Northern Thunder deserves a close look.
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Signature strengths
Rare diesel power : twin 370-hp Volvo Penta TAMD63P-A engines provide 740 total horsepower.
Remarkable volume : a full 14-foot beam creates the room and storage buyers expect in a larger motor yacht.
Genuine privacy : two separated staterooms and two heads work beautifully for couples, family, or guests.
Four-season comfort : three reverse-cycle air-conditioning units serve the salon, forward cabin, and aft cabin.
Protected outdoor living : aft-deck hardtop, full enclosure, wet bar, and flybridge guest seating extend the usable season.
Cruising-friendly access : molded transom steps, integrated swim platform, wide side decks, and a foredeck sun pad simplify life aboard.
Overview
Northern Thunder is a distinctive 1997 Cruisers Yachts 3950 that delivers the liveability of a much larger motor yacht in a practical, owner-operated package. Her most compelling advantage is the rare twin-diesel installation: a pair of Volvo Penta TAMD63P-A engines rated at 370 horsepower each. Combined with a broad 14-foot beam, V-drive propulsion, and an aft-cabin layout, she offers an appealing balance of confident performance, exceptional interior volume, and true separation between owner and guest spaces.
The interior is arranged for time aboard rather than simply weekends at the dock. A bright salon connects naturally to a generous U-shaped galley with excellent counter space, a double stainless-steel sink, three-burner electric range, convection microwave, refrigerator/freezer, and abundant storage. The forward guest stateroom and its nearby head are well separated from the aft owner's suite, where an ensuite head with tub/shower creates unusual comfort for a yacht in this size range.
Outside, Northern Thunder is equally thoughtful. Molded steps rise from the integrated swim platform to a protected aft deck with hardtop, full enclosure, wet bar, and cockpit table. Above, the flybridge offers a commanding helm, ample guest seating, and the visibility that makes close-quarters operation and coastal cruising enjoyable. Wide side decks, stainless rails, a foredeck sun pad, remote spotlight, and Maxwell windlass support easy movement and practical seamanship.
Three reverse-cycle air-conditioning systems, a Kohler diesel generator, central vacuum, two VacuFlush heads, generous tankage, and multiple entertainment systems give Northern Thunder the comfort expected for extended stays aboard.
Why Northern Thunder stands out
- Twin Volvo Penta TAMD63P-A diesels - 370 hp each / 740 total hp
- Approximately 1,600 engine hours each
- Two private staterooms and two heads, including an aft ensuite with tub/shower
- Three-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning
- Kohler diesel generator
- Full aft-deck enclosure and fiberglass hardtop
- Aft-deck wet bar, cockpit table, and foredeck sun pad
- Wide side decks, molded boarding steps, and integrated swim platform
- Maxwell Freedom RC-800 windlass with bow foot controls and helm remote
- Reported freshwater history for much of her life
- New Bern, North Carolina location with access to the ICW and coastal cruising grounds
Listed by S&J Yachts (Paige Livengood). Massey Yacht Sales can represent you as your buyer's broker on this yacht at no additional cost to you.