Nordhavn…….my dream boat……but too late in life now to even hope to own……would love to see one in person someday if I get back down to WPB one of these days……great video……love seeing the various build processes……thanks for sharing……
Thank you for the tour, James. I've followed the progress of Awanui NZ and it is exciting, but not surprising, to see more 51s in production. The 51 seems a good size for owner/operator couples, small enough for easy navigation and comfortable for long excursions. I guess I am in the dreamer category. I am impressed by the community of Nordhavn owners that you've created and encourage. Well done.
Judging by the fact the N41 is selling like crazy, I think they must be hitting the sweet spot with many buyers. I’m sure the next N41 version will only build on its success.
I went aboard a N41 at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show a couple of years ago. I think that is a great boat for a couple. If I was in a better financial position I would take delivery in Turkey and just cruise around the Med for the next 10 years.
The N41 is a beautiful boat. That said, does the N41 have "Position Hold" as a feature? That is a significantly helpful feature on the ICW and in the Canal System on the northern part of the Great Loop when waiting for bridge openings, waiting for locks to clear before entering, and maneuvering inside locks which can be complicated when occupied by numerous boats. Of course, "Position Hold" requires the addition of a stern thruster. At this price point and to truly obtain the status of an excellent boat, "Position Hold" and duel bow and stern thrusters should be standard features. These features equate to improved safety to the boat and its occupants and superior handling capability in confined and/or challenging areas on the water - including marinas. I simply offer these feature upgrade suggestions to a beautiful boat that can be elevated even higher in its performance capabilities. I also feel that a stern helm station in the cockpit would be an extremely helpful feature to assist in docking at a marina or hugging a lock on the port side. The pilot station only has a starboard exit door. That makes it nearly impossible for the person at the helm to assist with the ropes. On a calm day or inside a quiet lock, that is not a concern. However, on a windy day or within a lock with several other boats, the water is turbulent and boat movement is both excessive and unpredictable. A helm station on the port side in the cockpit would negate these concerns allowing both people on board, or a single handed boat, to be successful time and again.
Is there any way to have a double in the 41 mid cabin? I know you have offered very few options, but a double mid cabin would open up a whole new audience.
So, why are they being made in Turkey and then shipped to USA?? if not using cheap foreign labour for more profit for you guys? or you saying American ship makers are no good??
USA is one of the best ship makers in the world. But Nordhavn is based in Turkey that's where they started. They are providing much needed jobs in Turkey. They're popular boats worldwide and appear very popular in your country. It's not the answer you want but that's how it is.
PAE/Nordhavn is based in Dana Point California. We have sales and commissioning offices in Anacortes Washington, Palm Beach Florida, Greenwich Rhode Island, Hamble England, Gocek Turkey and Brisbane and Sydney Australia. Our 4 partner factories are located in Turkey, Xiamen China and two in Taiwan. We ship completed boats throughout the world. In some cases, Buyers elect to take delivery at the factory.. especially in Turkey with the beautiful cruising grounds so close.
