Description
An NP43 Like No Other: 2012 North Pacific 43 Pilothouse – Slow Dance
Slow Dance is a 2012 North Pacific 43 that has been impeccably maintained and thoughtfully improved by her current owner. She is a comfortable, capable cruising boat with the kind of equipment that makes extended time aboard easy, but just as importantly, she feels warm and inviting inside. The upgrades have been practical and well considered, with an emphasis on making the boat easier to operate, monitor and enjoy.
The North Pacific 43 has long been a popular owner-operator trawler, and for good reason. Her single-level salon and galley, raised pilothouse and generous flybridge create an impressive amount of usable space in a manageable package. Slow Dance has the solid feel of a much larger boat without becoming overwhelming for a cruising couple.
The interior is finished in hand-rubbed teak, with teak flooring, louvered locker doors and abundant storage throughout. Large windows bring plenty of natural light into the salon, where an L-shaped settee converts to an additional berth. Two barrel chairs and a movable hi-low table make the space comfortable and flexible, whether relaxing aboard or entertaining friends. The current owner has also added new rugs and an updated galley backsplash, simple changes that make the interior feel fresh without taking away from the traditional joinery.
The galley is open to the salon and includes a full-size Nova Kool refrigerator and freezer, electric glass-top stove and oven, microwave, double stainless-steel sink, filtered drinking water and excellent storage. A custom pullout arrangement for trash and recycling, along with an extended countertop, makes the space particularly practical for anyone planning to spend real time aboard.
The raised pilothouse provides excellent visibility and easy access to both side decks through port and starboard sliding doors. A comfortable bench seat allows guests to enjoy the passage with the helmsman and converts to another berth when needed. The helm electronics have been updated, and the owner has added an NMEA Wi-Fi gateway for convenient access to onboard navigation data. Bow and stern thrusters make close-quarters handling straightforward, with a second complete helm station on the flybridge.
Below, the forward owner’s stateroom has a large island berth, opening ports and an overhead hatch, along with plenty of hanging and drawer storage. The guest stateroom includes a double berth, custom mattress and a vented Splendide washer/dryer. The head is equipped with a freshwater Tecma toilet and separate shower stall. Reverse-cycle heat and air conditioning serve the pilothouse, salon and accommodations.
Slow Dance is powered by a 425 hp Cummins QSB with approximately 1,870 hours, paired with a ZF transmission and four-blade propeller. The engine room is unusually accessible through multiple lifting salon panels and includes dual Racor filters, an oil-change system and a recently added fuel-polishing system. Engine-room cameras provide another useful layer of visibility while underway. The Northern Lights 9 kW generator has approximately 1,100 hours.
Her electrical system has also received meaningful attention. The current owner added a comprehensive Victron monitoring system and solar panels, making it much easier to understand and manage power use while away from the dock. A Magnum 2,800-watt pure sine-wave inverter/charger supports the onboard systems, and 50-amp shore power is provided at the stern. A Seawater Pro 18-gallon-per-hour watermaker adds another important measure of independence when cruising away from the dock.
Outside, the cockpit offers easy access to the salon, swim platform and flybridge, with freshwater and raw-water washdowns, a cockpit shower and a Magma grill. The flybridge is a genuinely usable second living space, with excellent seating, extensive sun protection, a custom table and a low-profile Nick Jackson davit. The tender is an Avon 310 with a Yamaha 9.9 hp four-stroke outboard. An additional Imar RIB, without an outboard, is also included. Ground tackle includes an Ultra anchor with 300 feet of chain, along with a Fortress secondary anchor.
Slow Dance will also come with more than $15,000 in spare parts, an unusually complete inventory assembled with extended cruising in mind. This includes two spare Raymarine chartplotters, a sounder module, autopilot computer and additional electronics for both helm stations, allowing key components to be swapped while underway if necessary. Mechanical spares include a Cummins alternator, starter, lift pump, two raw-water pumps and replacements for nearly every pump aboard, along with many other parts. A spare pair of pilothouse doors, still crated from the factory, is also included.
There is a lot to love about the North Pacific 43 as a design, but the care and continued investment in Slow Dance are what truly stand out. She has not simply been maintained; she has been steadily improved and properly prepared by an owner who understands how the right equipment and spares can make a cruising boat safer, more comfortable and easier to use. With sensible engine and generator hours, excellent systems, generous living space and a proven layout, Slow Dance is ready for her next owner and many more nautical miles of cruising.
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $449,000
- Year
- 2012
- Make
- North Pacific
- Model
- 43
- Builder
- North Pacific Yachts
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Trawlers, Flybridge
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Gloucester Point, VAApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 43 ft (13.1 m)
- Nominal Length
- 44.75 ft (13.6 m)
- Beam
- 12.58 ft (3.83 m)
- Draft
- 4.42 ft (1.35 m)
- Displacement
- 31,000 lb (14,061 kg)
Performance
- Cruising Speed
- 8 kn
- Max Speed
- 10 kn
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 1
- Total Power
- 425 hp
- Total Hours
- 1,870 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engine
- Cummins QSB · 425 hp · 1,870 hrs · 2012 · Inboard · Direct · 4 Blade
Tankage
- Fuel
- 380 gal (1,438 L)
- Fresh Water
- 350 gal (1,325 L)
- Holding
- 50 gal (189 L)
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 2
- Heads
- 1
Full Details
Additional Information
Note: Vessel sale includes more than $15,000 (estimated) in spare parts, including: (2) spare Raymarine chartplotters, a sounder module, autopilot computer and additional electronics for both helm stations. Mechanical spares include a Cummins alternator, starter, lift pump, two raw-water pumps and replacements for nearly every pump aboard, along with many other parts. A spare pair of pilothouse doors, still crated from the factory, is also included.
Construction:
Solid fiberglass hull
Non-skid, NIDA cored fiberglass decks
Fully integrated swimming platform
International paints micron CSC anti-fouling, November 2024
International paints epoxy barrier below water line - Vinyl Ester resin 2 outer layers of hull
Engine Room, Propulsion and Fresh Water System:
425hp Cummins QSB diesel engine with 160 amp alternator, ZF85A transmission, Intercooler and heat exchanger serviced May 202, custom SS exhaust riser and exhaust hoses replaced 2020, exhaust high temperature alarm - installed 2020
3 x engine room cameras integrated to independent display and raymarine chart plotters - installed 2020/2024
Engine room 2" sound insulation - 5 salon floor hatches & stairs that flip up at forward end
FRP non-skid plate floors
Engine room LED lights (6)
Engine room blower
Fiberglass fuel tanks (2 X 200 gallons) - fuel lines for engine 1/2 ID
Stainless steel shaft - SS630 grade (HH150) - 2.25”, re-trued May 2022
Dripless shaft seal - PSS, replaced May 2022
3 x Cutlass bearings - replaced May 2022
Precision 4 blade prop - (26” X 19”) overhauled and balanced May 2022
Spurs line cutter installed on shaft - overhauled November 2024
Hynautic 2 station hydraulic steering
Morse 2 station engine lever controls
Exhaust muffler - exhaust 6" diameter - sea water intake for engine 2"
Sea cock and strainer on engine raw water intake
Dual Racor fuel filter - 900 series
Racor fuel polishing/transfer system - installed 2021
Automatic bilge pump (3) - Rule w/spare pump and switch aboard
Manual bilge pump (1)
Rule high-water alarm - installed 2020
Holding tank (50 GAL) w/ macerator - macertor pump - overhauled May 2026
Trident Sani Shield hoses, charcoal filter on vent line replaced May 2026
Fiberglass water tanks (2 X 175 gallons)
GE "whole house" water filtration - replaced May 2026
LED UV sterilizer whole system water filter - installed 2025
Variable speed Smart Sensor fresh water pump with spare pump
Fresh water intake (2)
11 gallon water heater in engine room
Oil change system for engine and generator
Groco SSC fresh water connection for flushing engine, aircon and genset sea strainers
Electrical:
Northern Lights 9KW genset w/ sound shield and water/gas separator heat exchanger, serviced
May 2026
Racor 500 series fuel water separator filter for Genset - installed 2024
Magnum MS2812 pure sine wave inverter/charger, 2800W continuous power 120amp charge
6 x 12v/245amp hour AGM sealed batteries in battery box (3 house batteries, 2 thruster, 1 engine start), replaced 2022
1 x generator 12V 110 amp hour start AGM battery, replaced May 2026
Victron Cerbo GX with WIFI, GPS and 4 Ruuvi BT temp sensors - installed 2024
Victron House Battery Smart Shunt, installed 2021
Victron DC panel load monitor, installed 2023
Victron Orion XS DC/DC 50amp Charger - installed 2025
Victron 30amp BT Thruster/Starter Charger - installed 2024
Victron 17 amp BT Genset Charger - installed 2023
3 x Victron BT Smart Battery Volt/Temp sensors - installed 2020
Victron Smart Solar 30amp Charge Controller - installed 2022
Victron Smart Solar 20amp Backup Charge Controller - installed 2020
360W of Newpowa rigid solar panels on pilothouse roof - Installed 2020/2023
Blue Seas Systems Master control panel (AC/DC circuit breakers)
ProMariner Galvanic Isolator - installed 2020
Bonded electrical system
120V AC outlets (16)
Upgraded low-draw LED 12V lighting throughout interior and exterior - 2020
50 amp 125V shore power connection at the stern - Upgraded to Smartplug system in 2025, 25ft and 50ft shore power cords and 30 amp adapter included
Interior:
Brass light fixtures, push buttons and cabinet pulls
Hand made teak flooring throughout
Hand rubbed teak paneling and cabinetry throughout with 7 coats of varnish
Louvered doors for all lockers - Teak fiddle on top of all teak finished cabinets/desks
Curtains on all windows
Screens on all sliding windows
Soft vinyl headliners - all attached with Velcro
Laminated safety glass on sliding windows
Full extension slides and push button locks on all drawers
Extra drawers, hardware and teak veneer included with sale
I2 x 16,000 btu reverse cycle heat/aircon compressors - one to a 16K btu air handler in the pilothouse, one 8000 btu air handler in the salon and an 8000 btu air handler for the fwd/guest stateroom
2 x Ugraded Citimarine digital HVAC thermostats - installed 2023
Upgraded size of aircon vents in salon and pilothouse
Salon, Dinette and Galley:
Larger windows now standard in the salon
Faux leather ‘stress-less lounge chair - 2025
LED lights (9)
A/C outlet (5)
LED Reading lights (2)
L-shaped settee that converts into a bed - w/ drawers underneath instead of cabinets
Uline ice maker in stb side cabinet fwd of settee - replaced 2021
Folding hi-low dinette table on movable teak base
Corian equivalent countertop with slightly raised corian edge - Extend 6" for breakfast bar area
Custom port-side liquor cabinet
Custom double trash/recycling containers built into galley counter (Simplehuman)
Double SS sink
Faucet with pullout spout
Seagull water filter added to cold side in galley sink - replaced May 2026
Seaward Electric stove w/ oven - glass cooktop
NovaKool RFU 9000 - 9 cu.ft fridge/freezer AC and DC
Storage cabinet on top of refrigerator with AC outlet
Microwave shelf with AC outlet
Teak storage cabinet above stove
Drawers in galley (4)
Cabinets in galley (2)
Exhaust fan beside the stove - vented to outside
Hatch that lifts on galley countertop (1)
One ceiling hand rail in the salon
Cabinet with wine glass holder over the countertop hanging from the ceiling
Samsung 24' smart TV on tilting wall mount
Pyle stereo amplifier with 8 x Bose/Pyle speakers in master cabin, saloon, and pilothouse
2 x West Marine waterproof speakers on flybridge
Stereo amplifier and speakers integrated to main salon TV audio
Shakespeare amplified TV antenna
Pilothouse:
LED Halogen lights (4)
A/C outlet (2)
D/C outlet (1)
Map light (2)
Aluminum locking, sliding door (2) - two new doors included in crate included, rare, no longer made
AC & DC electrical panels - Blue Seas
Springfield Helm seat
Morse engine control levers - Extreme cable
Windlass control
Bow and stern thruster control
Dedicated engine room camera color display - installed 2020
Fuel and water gauges
Horn control
Teak steering wheel
AC vent (2)
Defrost fan (2)
Windshield wiper (3)
Windshield washer (3)
Bench seat - Folding foot rest attached to bench seat
5" fabric covered foam cushion on bench, recovered May 2016
Storage cabinet and drawer
LED reading light above bench seat (2)
Engine gauges including fuel flow on Cummins Smart Tach
Yacht Devices engine NMEA gateway to display engine info on chart plotters - installed 2021
Yacht Devices NMEA WIFI gateway for engine and navigation info on iPhone/IPad - installed 2021
Aft window, opening, screened window
Standard engine gauges including fuel flow
Head:
LED light (2)
A/C outlet (1)
Tecma toilet with fresh water flush
Lighted magnifying make-up mirror
Stainless steel sink and chrome faucet
Shower stall - with exhaust fan
Shower control and nozzle
Corian equivalent countertop
Opening, screened porthole window (2)
Tank watch holding tank level gauge
Towel racks and other hardware
Seagull water filter added to cold side - replaced May 2026
Guest Stateroom:
Double bed with custom mattress
LED light (3)
A/C outlet (2)
Opening, screened porthole window (2)
Splendide vented washer/dryer
16” flat screen TV
Hanging locker
Drawers (3)
Cabinets (2)
Master Stateroom:
LED light (2)
A/C outlet (2)
Large island bed
5" thick fabric covered foam mattress - Replaced 2023
LED reading light (2)
Drawer under bed (4)
Hanging locker (2)
Opening, screened porthole window (4)
Opening, screened overhead hatch (1)
Two cabinets on starboard forward end of the hallway
Cabinets instead of bookshelves (one on each side of the bed)
Extra custom open shelves at head of bed
Samsung 24' smart TV on swivel wall mount
Exterior Fittings and Equipment:
Stainless steel window frames
Stainless steel railing and stanchions around all edges secured with bolts
FRP no-skid deck on all deck surfaces
SS mooring cleats (8) - 4 in cockpit, 2 midship, 2 at the bow +1 on each side of salon
SS fuel, water and waste tank deck fittings
SS portholes
Tempered glass windows
Magma gas grill in cockpit
Cockpit:
LED light (1)
Hatch to access lazarette - gas assisted
Stainless steel ladder leading to fly bridge
Transom door leading to swim grid
Transom door on starboard side
Aluminum door with teak inside - access to salon
Locker on transom with fresh/sea water wash-down outlet
Locker on transom with shore power connector
Fresh water shower in cockpit
Swim ladder
Extra SS aft upper deck supports (2)
Seawater Pro 18GPH AC water maker in lazarette- installed 2020/pickled 2026
Lazarette electrical buss/fuse panel with plexiglass doors
Two swim platform staple railings
Flybridge:
Dual reversing helm seat
Stainless steel steering wheel
Smartcraft engine gauges
Morse engine controls - Extreme cable
Windlass control
Bow & stern thruster control
Radar arch hinged
Radar arch LED light (2)
LED courtesy light (2)
D/C outlet (1)
AC outlet on starboard side (1)
LED anchor light
LED navigation lights
Stainless steel flag base
Electric horn
Storage cabinet/propane locker on starboard side of helm seat
Storage locker/seat (2)
4 fused 12V switches to control systems and lights on the flybridge
Bimini frame with canvas cover and canvas cover for instruments
Additional bimini behind radar arch for more complete sunshade
Low profile 650# Nick Jackson davit - modified railings with removable safety cable
Arrigoni custom cockpit table between flybridge seettes with canvas cover
Weaver removable dinghy chocks - installed May 2015
Lifesling with matching canvas cover and canvas covers to flybridge seatback bolsters
Forward Walk Around:
LED courtesy lights (3)
Fresh & sea water wash-down hose connector
Maxwell Windlass with foot switches
300 ft of BBB galvanized chain - Divide chain locker in half
SS Ultra 27 (60lb) main anchor including SS Ultra swivel - May 2015
Fortress F 37 secondary anchor with 150' rode
Hatch to access storage locker at the front of the pilothouse (2)
Snap on windshield sunshade
Other Equipment:
Vetus 95kgf (7.3 hp) 12V bow thruster
Vetus 95kgf (7.3 hp) 12V stern thruster, motor rebuilt August 2017
Remote control for bow and stern thruster to assist in single-handed docking
Trim tabs with control in the pilothouse - Bennett 28X12
Emergency tiller
Zincs (5) all replaced May 2026
2016 IMAR hypalon 310 aluminium RIB dinghy with canvas cover, no outboard 2015 Yamaha
Raymarine Electronics Package:
Pilothouse:
E120W (12”) Multifunction touch screen
P70R Color Autopilot control screen - 2020
Raymarine autopilot wireless remote control
Ray 63 VHF radio - installed 2020
Raymarine i60 wind instrument and i70 MFD - installed 2020
Raymarine class B AIS - installed August 2016
Dedicated engine room camera display
Engine gauges including fuel flow on Cummins Smart Tach
Yacht Devices engine NMEA gateway to display engine info on chart plotters - installed 2021
Yacht Devices NMEA WIFI gateway engine and navigation info on iPhone/IPad - installed 2021
Backup camera displays on E120W
Flybridge:
E140W (14”) Multifunction touch screen, changed to E140W in May 2015
P70R Color Autopilot control screen
Ray 53 VHF radio - installed 2020
Raymarine i60 wind instrument and i70 MFD installed 2020
Engine gauges including fuel flow on Cummins Smart Tach
Engine room and backup camera display on E140W
Other:
24” 4KW Digital Raydome
Raystar 125 GPS antenna
SPX30 corepack (autopilot)
Type 2 hydraulic pump (autopilot)
1 – DSM 30 fishfinder module, upgraded DSM in 2020
1 – B744V 600W bronze thru-hull transducer (depth, speed through water and temp)
2 – 8’ VHF antennas
Raymarine Aft looking camera (mirror image)
Smart Controller – wireless autopilot remote
Spares Inventory:
Engine Alternator
Engine Raw Water Pump X 2
Engine Starter
Engine Lift Pump
Engine Fuel Cooler
Transmission Cooler
EngineThermostat
Engine Belts
Engine Raw Water Impeller x 2
Engine Fuel Filters x 6
Engine air/oil/fuel Filters
Engine aftercooler and heat exchanger seals
Engine Turbo Repair Kit
Full spare engine hose set
Genset Raw Water Pump
Genset Impeller x 2
Genset air filter
Genset oil and fuel filters
Spare genset control panel
Genset upgraded SS exhaust elbow
Genset standard cast iron exhaust elbow
Freshwater system pump
Black Water Macerator pump
HVAC circulation pump
Watermaker low pressure pump
Raw water wash down pump
Raymarine E120W Chartplotter
Raymarine E120W Chartplotter
Raymarine Autopilot Computer
Raymarine Depth Sounder Module
Spare teak interior drawers, wood, teak veneer and hardware
New in crate spare sliding pilot house doors, no longer made
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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.