2003 Northern Bay

2003 Northern Bay 36 – 30" Extension | Hunter Scott Finished | Caterpillar C12 705HP 

This 2003 Northern Bay 36, finished by Hunter Scott, represents an excellent opportunity to own a proven Maine-built Downeast platform combining traditional craftsmanship, offshore capability, and comfortable cruising accommodations.

Featuring a 30-inch extension and powered by a Caterpillar C12 rated at 705HP, this Northern Bay offers an impressive combination of performance, efficiency, and versatility. The additional length provides valuable cockpit space while complementing the classic proportions and lines of the Northern Bay 36.

The boat was custom finished by Hunter Scott, adding another level of distinction to an already highly regarded Northern Bay hull. Her layout was designed around practical New England boating, offering a protected pilothouse, comfortable accommodations, multiple helm stations, and a substantial cockpit suitable for cruising, entertaining, or fishing.

Well maintained, she presents as a capable and versatile Downeast cruiser with a desirable combination of Northern Bay construction, Hunter Scott craftsmanship, and Caterpillar power.

Highlights

• 2003 Northern Bay 36 with 30" Extension
• Custom finished by Hunter Scott
• Caterpillar C12 diesel – 705HP
• Approximately 1,840 engine hours
• Topside Awlgrip Paint in 2024
• Hull Awlgrip Paint in 2012
• Three helm stations
• Fischer Panda Generator with 1145 Hours
• Spacious extended cockpit
• Northern Bay Downeast hull
• Comfortable cruising accommodations
• Excellent engine-room and mechanical accessibility
• Proven offshore platform
• Versatile cruising, entertaining, and fishing layout

Helm & Electronics

The pilothouse offers excellent visibility and a comfortable, protected operating position for extended cruising. The vessel features three helm stations, providing excellent flexibility when docking, maneuvering, or operating the boat from the cockpit.

The boat is equipped with a comprehensive electronics package. While functional, portions of the electronics are of an earlier generation, giving the next owner the opportunity to modernize the navigation package to their individual preferences.

Lower Helm

• Northstar 6000i Chartplotter
• Simrad Taiyo RDF TD-L1550A
• Furuno Navnet 
• Furuno Open Array Radar
• ACR Remote Spotlight
• Side Power Bow Thruster
• Bennett Trim Tabs
• ICOM VHF IC-M602
• Simrad AP20 Autopilot
• Qualcom Sattelite Phone
• Sony RM-XM10 Stereo
• Anchor Windlass Control
• Richie Compass
• ZF Controls
• Underwater Lights
• Windshield Wipers

Flybridge

• Northstar 6000i Chartplotter
• Furuno Navnet 
• Furuno Open Array Radar
• ACR Remote Spotlight
• Side Power Bow Thruster
• Bennett Trim Tabs
• ICOM VHF IC-M602
• Simrad AP20 Autopilot
• Anchor Windlass Control
• Richie Compass
• ZF Controls

Cockpit Station

• ZF Controls
• Sidepower Bow Thruster
• Steering Wheel 

Cockpit

The 30-inch extension adds valuable space to an already capable cockpit, creating an excellent area for entertaining, fishing, and general cruising.

The open cockpit provides plenty of room to move comfortably around the boat and gives her the versatility to transition easily between a family Downeast cruiser and a capable offshore fishing platform.

Multiple operating stations further enhance the boat's functionality, particularly when docking, maneuvering in tight quarters, or fishing short-handed.

• Single Spreader Outriggers
• Center Rigger
• Lees Swivel 0 Degree Rod Holders
• Lees Fixed Rod Holders
• Freshwater Washdown
• Saltwater Washdown
• Eskimo 500# Ice Maker Dump
• Starboard In deck Box
• Centerline Fishbox with Ice Dump
• Port Fishbox with Ice Overflow
• Tackle Center
• Insulated Cooler Box
• Ladder Access to Flybridge
• Cockpit Speakers
• Under Gunnel Mop Storage
• Transom Live Well  
• Removable Dinghy Davit on Transom 
• Large Tuna Door with Ramp
• Street Water Hookup for Ice Maker

Interior & Accommodations

The Hunter Scott finish is evident throughout the vessel, with a practical interior designed around comfortable cruising and extended time aboard.

Her traditional Downeast arrangement combines a protected pilothouse and salon with accommodations below, offering excellent weather protection and considerably more living space than a typical open express-style boat.

The interior has been maintained and updated over the years while retaining the traditional character and craftsmanship expected from a custom-finished Downeast boat.

Helm Deck/Salon

• Sliding Cabin Door
• Galley up ConfiguationLiquor Cabinet 
• Cabinet Shelves
• Kicker Subwoofer
• Storage Drawers
• Norcold Ice Maker
• Galley Sink
• Portside Convertible Dinnette
• Adjustable Helm Seat
• Starboard Side Companion Seat
• Portside Bench Seat
• 4-Engine Room Access Hatches
• Marine Air System A/C and Heat
• Teak and Holly Flooring

Head

• Sealand Vacuflush Head
• Standup Shower
• Shower Curtain
• Overhead lighting
• 20 Gallon Holding Tank

Galley

• Norcold Refrigerator/Freezer
• Microwave
• Kenyon 2 Cooktop Burner
• Sink 
• Teak and Holly Flooring
• Overhead Lighting

Berth

• Vberth 
• Rod Storage above Berth
• Dresser
• Closet 

Machinery

At the heart of the boat is a Caterpillar C12 705HP diesel with approximately 1,800 hours.

The C12 is an excellent match for the Northern Bay hull, providing substantial torque and dependable power while maintaining the simplicity and efficiency of a single-engine, straight-shaft configuration.

Mechanical highlights include:

• Caterpillar C12 705HP 1840 Hours
• Twin Disc Gear
• Fischer Panda Generator 1145 Hours
• Nibral 4 Blade Prop
• 2.5" Aquamet Shaft
• Trolling Valve
• PSS Shaft Seal
• 400 Gallon Fuel Tank
• 1500 Xantrex Watt Inverter
• 50 amp Shore power Connection

Performance

• 55 % Load 17kt @ 17 GPH
• 70% Load 20kt @ 22 GPH
• 100% Load 25kt 

Construction

• Solid Glass below the Waterline
• Hull Sides cored with Klegecell Foam
• Topsides Painted in 2024 
• Hull Sides Painted in 2012
• Insulated Fishboxes with 4" of Insulation
• PVC Spray Rails
• PVC Quarter Guard Rails

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.

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