About the Nordhavn 46
"Every decade or so a yacht is designed that is extraordinarily successful by all measures. Lines and proportion are wonderfully pleasing, while at the same time highly functional. Aesthetic attraction is universal, performance is exemplary, and the ideal balance between subjective and objective qualities is achieved. One design having all of these characteristics is rare, and it invariably becomes a classic by which others are measured. In the highly specialized world of oceangoing, recreational power vessels, the Nordhavn 46 has achieved the legendary status of a modern day classic. Born from the driving passion of the founders of Pacific Asian Enterprises, P.A.E., the 46 was from the very beginning a design that broke the marketing and styling rules of the day. Challenging the popular trends of the marine industry for light, go-fast boats, the Nordhavn 46 immediately attracted an ardent following of sailors and power boaters who shared a common desire to travel the oceans of the world. Many had read Robert Beebe's Voyaging Under Power and were searching for their ideal passagemaker. Others had simply become tired of the discomfort of voyaging under sail and the dependence on fair wind and good weather. The P.A.E. team, already developing and marketing the beautiful, oceangoing line of Mason sailboats, saw this opportunity and introduced the Nordhavn 46 to the enthusiastic response of experienced cruisers. What may have seemed like a cult following at first has grown to a worldwide family of boat lovers who enjoy the comfort and simplicity of voyaging under power." Nordhavn Web Site
Hull Design "First and foremost, the Nordhavn 46 is a true-blooded, full displacement design. Detailed benefits of a full displacement hull are presented in the Nordhavn full line brochure, but they can be summed up in three words: seakindly, seaworthy and efficient. Capable of running in very rough seas in any direction, her gently-curved chine and ballasted hull form deliver a soft, comfortable motion. There are no harsh, snapping motions characteristic of a hard chine, semi-displacement hull. Instead, she presents a more natural, friendly shape to unfriendly seas. Her seaworthiness can be utilized to great advantage, as her efficiency through the water requires only l00 hp to maintain cruising speeds of between 7.5 and 8.5 knots. As a result of this modest power requirement, her low fuel consumption provides an ocean-crossing range of nearly 3,000 nautical miles. Even for coastal cruising, this freedom from having to find fuel every few hundred miles is a great comfort to captain and crew.
From the beginning of the design phase, P.A.E. wanted this vessel to be easily handled by two people, yet include accommodations for at least two more. An LOA of over 45 feet was agreed upon as an ideal length for accomplishing both goals; and judging from the robust sales of the 46, this length is ideal for many cruising couples and families. She functions as a comfortable home with a level of luxury that keeps all aboard perfectly happy for long, extended stays. And her maneuverability, stability and well-thought-out deck layout make docking and anchoring simple tasks for two people to perform...
One of the more striking characteristics of the Nordhavn 46 is its high Displacement/Length Ratio. At 383, it is a function of extra-heavy scantlings, or construction details, contributing greatly to her ability to punch through heavy head seas without suffering from deceleration. When comparing boats, buyers should carefully consider displacement as well as length, as it is an important measure of seaworthiness and overall value. At 60,000 pounds, the rugged Nordhavn 46 is heavier than most 50 to 55 foot boats. Adding to the advantages of her heavy displacement, the reserve buoyancy of her high bow allows her to proceed in extreme conditions when other boats have to return to port. Indeed a Nordhavn 46 has been observed outpacing a l00-foot-plus semi-displacement motoryacht against high winds and 15 foot head seas. In the case of full displacement designs, "heavier'' is better, and in certain sea conditions, actually faster. The owner of a new Nordhavn 62, the big sister to the 46, said of his first Nordhavn voyage, "This was the fastest voyage I ever made in the slowest boat I've ever owned." ~ Nordhavn Web Site
Deck Equipment Havn features painted nonskid decks with teak cap board on the wrap around Portuguese bridge. Stepping into the aft cockpit from the dock:
Aft cockpit features
- Overhead lighting
- Port and starboard side opening doors
- Stern door to the swim platform
- Teak swim platform
- Dinghy davits off the transom
- Stainless steel hawser pipes with built in cleats port and starboard
- Stainless steel hawser pipes with built in cleats on transom
- Spacious lazarette for storage
Weather deck to starboard features
- Overhead lighting
- Rod holders overhead
- Boat hook on mount
- Stainless steel grab rail
- Sliding door to the pilot salon
- Stainless steel hawser pipes with built in cleat midship
Foredeck features
- Forward opening door from Portuguese bridge
- Stainless steel bow rail
- Stainless steel cowls in fiberglass dorade boxes port and starboard on coachroof
- Fortress anchor on pads on coachroof
- Large alloy framed acrylic opening deck hatch
- (2) small alloy framed acrylic opening deck hatch
- Stainless steel hawser pipes port and starboard on bow
- Stainless steel deck mounted cleats port and starboard on bow
- Maxwell Nilsson horizontal mount windlass with foot switch
- Stainless steel plate with double bow roller
- Rocna #55 anchor
- 400' of 3/8" chain
- (2) Stainless steel chain pipes with covers
Weather deck to port features
- Side opening door
- Sliding door to pilot salon
- Stainless steel hawser pipes with built in cleat midship
- Steps to upper deck
Upper deck features
- Stainless steel double railing with aft gate with stainless steel wire safety line
- Windscreen for rails
- Deck boxes
- Rail mounted BBQ grill
- Dry stack for engine exhaust
Construction Hull lamination
- VINYLESTER resin used in first laminations below waterline
- All exterior gelcoat above waterline to be "AROCOAT" or equal brand
- Hull interior to be solid series laminated fiberglass - (no coring)
- Cabin sides to be cored with Divinicell cross-linked foam
- Cabin top and deck to be cored with 3 ½" squares of End Cut Balsa
Ballast: 4000 lbs of internal iron laid and glassed into keel. 600 additional lbs of lead for trimming ballast
Mechanical - Main Engine: John Deere/Lugger L6414D 143 Hp with keel cooler and dry stack
- Wing Engine: Volvo MD2003 30hp, Keeps the boat moving at 3.5 kts
- Generator: Northern Lights 12 Kw 220/110v 109 hrs ~ 2016
- Bow thruster: Wesmar 13.5 Hp 24v Dual Counter Rotating Prop
- Stabilizers: Naiad Model 201
- Hydraulic pump attached to the main engine, new hoses
- Windlass: Maxwell VWC3500
Electronics - Simrad Robertson AP30 Autopilot
- Furuno1835 radar ~ 2016
- Radar dome mounted on tower over pilothouse
- Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS VHF ~ 2016
- Horizon Spectrum backup VHF
- Antennas
- Loud hailer
- Simrad Robertson R135 mk2 rudder angle indicator
- Wind speed/direction indicator
- Furuno 587 depth transducer ~ 2016
- Naiad Marine Roll Control System
- Custom primary engine panel with water temp, oil pressure, engine hours, tachometer and voltage
- Volvo Penta engine panel with tachometer and alarm
- Northern Lights engine panel with temperature, oil pressure, voltage and engine hour meter
- Ritchie Powerdamp compass
Electrical Havn is both 110v and 220v capable, with the addition of an international 50/60 Hz shorepower "step-up" transformer that allows you to plug in to either 50amp or 30amp shore power. Main electrical panel in wheelhouse has been completely rewired and all digital meters installed. In the wheelhouse, new gauge & switch panels were installed. Digital dimmers & Italian Vimar switches have been fitted throughout. All new battery cables and switches fitted throughout, with main battery bank under master cabin bed, emergency battery in wheelhouse and emergency starter battery in the engine room. Two new battery chargers (80A and 40A) were installed and a 150A alternator is fitted to the main engine.
110 Volt/220 Volt system
- Nothern Lights generator ~ 2016
- TruePower Combi 2500 Watt 12/24 V inverter ~ 2016
- Dolphin Premium 110 V 40 A and Dolphin 240 V 80 A battery charger ~ 2016
- 240 V breaker panel ~ 2016
- 50 A shore power cable and SmartPlug connectors ~ 2016
12 Volt system
- (9) Deka Gel 225 AH batteries ~ 2016
Interior As you walk through the sliding door in Havn's cockpit you are in the salon. There is a J-shaped seating area to port, and a Dickinson diesel heater to starboard. The current owners rebuilt the shelving area, and created storage below the stove. There is space just forward of the Dickinson stove for additional storage or another chair. This area also features:
- Overhead LED lighting
- Cloth curtains with sashes
- Wall mounted jacket rack above heater
- (6) Opening windows
- Drop-down salon table
- Upholstered salon settee cushions
- Teak and holly sole
Just forward of the salon to port is the galley. It also had some hull work done in this space so a new stove and large refrigerator were installed in 2016. There is some wood work that needs to be finished but it is all functional and ready for use. Main features of this area are:
- Overhead lighting
- Smoke alarm
- 12 volt overhead fan
- Microwave
- Louvred door lockers above work surfaces
- Stainless steel splash guards outboard, forward and aft of stove
- Force 10 gimbaled, three burner stove with oven
- Propane solenoid control and alarm
- Isotherm Refrigerator/ Freezer
- 110 Volt outlets
- Double deep basin stainless steel sinks with single lever Grohe fresh water hot/cold mixer-head
- Whale fresh water foot pump
- Louvred door lockers and drawer storage below work surfaces
- Teak and holly sole
To starboard of the galley is the companionway down to the master stateroom. Outboard of the master-cabin companionway is the companionway to the pilot house. The command station is a well lit easily accessible area with great visibility. There is aesthetic work that still needs to be effected to the paneling around the fixed window aft and outboard to port. Other features in this area include:
- Overhead LED lighting
- (3) 12 Volt fans
- Clock and barometer
- Day bunk aft and above forward facing settee with upholstered cushion
- Forward facing upholstered settee
- Settee table with fiddles
- (2) Side opening windows
- Sliding doors to weather decks port and starboard
- Ships bell
- Suite of electronics (see electronics)
- Electrical panels (see electrical)
- Laminated work surfaces with additional fold-up leaf for chart work
- Stainless steel destroyer helm
- Flip up helm upholstered bench seat
- Drawer storage below work surface
Outboard to starboard is the companionway down to the cabins. Stepping down and forward is the guest cabin. To the starboard is a thwart ship single bunk with storage below, and a second Pullman-style double to port. Both bunks feature ample storage below and shelve storage outboard of the bunks. This area also features:
- Overhead lighting
- (4) Opening round port lights
- Bulkhead mounted clothing hooks
- (3) Reading lights
- Vanity with mirror and (4) drawer storage below work surface
- 110 Volt outlets
- Air conditioning
- Teak and holly sole
The en-suite head in the guest cabin features:
- Overhead lighting
- Large mirror
- Composite work surfaces
- Single basin sink
- Dual control hot/cold fresh water mixer head
- Storage below work surfaces and above head
- Cedar lined medicine cabinet
- Manual marine head
- Stall shower with bench seat and storage above and outboard
- Adjustable fresh water hot/cold mixer shower head on adjustable rod
- Shower curtain
- Access to chain locker
Moving aft back though the guest stateroom you enter the master stateroom. This area has been significantly rebuilt. The queen bed is athwart-ship and port. This large suite also features:
- New headliner with recessed LED lighting
- Ceiling fan
- (2) opening port lights
- Bulkhead mounted clothing hooks
- Cedar lined hanging locker
- AC/air handler
- Vanity with mirror and drawer storage below work surface
- Built in side table with drawer outboard and aft of bunk
- Teak and holly sole
The en-suite head in the master cabin features:
- Overhead LED lighting
- Large mirror
- Cedar lined medicine cabinet
- Opening port light
- Manual marine head
- Composite work surface
- Single basin sink
- Dual control hot/cold fresh water mixer head
- Storage below and above work surfaces
- Teak and holly sole
- Stall shower with bench seat and storage above and below bench seat outboard
- Adjustable fresh water hot/cold mixer shower head on adjustable rod
- Shower curtain
- Access to engine room
Refit Havn was in a yard accident in Florida, falling over while on the hard. The stabilizer went through the hull. She was repaired to the same layup standards as was originally done in the Nordhavn factory. The engine was removed for rebuild. A new stabilizer block and actuator were installed. Once the engine was reinstalled, the gearbox was rebuilt and a new shaft, stuffing box and cutlass bearing were installed.
The vessel's wiring, and plumbing are completely new throughout.
Details of the refit are as follows:
Spring 2016 (completed by previous owner)
- Main engine and transmission (rebuilt with less than 2 hours)
- Main engine shaft
- Packing gland rubber
- Main shaft cutlass bearing
- Generator
- Multiple epoxy barrier coats on hull
- Engine room vent fan (Endless Breeze)
- Power distribution box in engine room
- AC/DC digital meters (Blue Sea) on electrical panel
- Electrical panel rewired
- Pilothouse control and switch panels for engines and accessories
- Battery charger (Dolphin Premium 110V 40A and Dolphin 240V 80A) - 240V fuse panel
- Power distribution master switch panel (engine room)
- Engine control box in engine room
- Stabilizer shaft seals
- Wing engine transmission rebuild
- White aluminum paneling throughout engine room
- Stainless steel exhaust between riser and flexible coupling to engine
- Batteries and cables (9 x Deka Gel 225 AH)
- Foot switch for windlass
Items New Owners Added - Spring 2016
- Fuel system (hoses, filters, manifolds, transfer pump)
- Galley propane stove (Force 10 3 burner with oven)
- Propane tanks, locker, solenoid, hoses, galley safety switch, and detector/alarm
- BBQ (Magma)
- CO2 alarm
- Stabilizer hydraulic hoses and fittings
- Alternator (Balmar 621-150A)
- 50A shore power cable and SmartPlug connectors
- Master stateroom ceiling fan (Global Electric 12V)
- Galley refrigerator/freezer (Isotherm)
- Fresh water pump and hoses
- Galley sink faucet (Grohe) - galley sink foot pump (Whale)
- Marine toilets (Raritan PHII) and hoses
- Sanitation pumps, hoses, valves both forward and aft
- Inverter (TruePower Combi 2500 Watt 12/24V)
- Bow thruster cables, wiring and switch solenoid
- Depth sounder and transducer (Furuno 587)
- AC unit for staterooms w/remote (Ocean Breeze Self Contained)
- Radar (Furuno Model 1835)
- VHF radios (Standard Horizon Spectrum w/loud hailer and Matrix with GPS/AIS) and antennas
New 2017
- Cabin furnace and ducting (Lofoten by Dickinson)
- Loud hailer
- Bilge pumps (Rule Low Profile, Rule 4000), hoses and alarms
- Pilot house sun screens (11) ~ New Spring 2017
- Fuel tanks emptied and cleaned
- Mast removed/tower added
- Salt water wash-down pump and hoses
New 2017 Fall Haul Out
- Thru hull replaced for aft waste overboard discharge
- Spacers under aft engine mounts
- All exterior zincs (including line cutter on main shaft)
- Master stateroom overhead replaced with LED lighting
Disclaimer 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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