Yes and yes! And last week was heavy dose of what is best about my job. That being the boats, the factories and Nordhavn Buyers. I spent 4 days last week at the Ta Shing factory in Tainan Taiwan (they build the MS56, N68, N71 and N76) and South Coast Marine factory in Kaohsiung (they build the N625). The factories are absolutely magical. Yes, they are noisy and dirty but the smells of polystyrene and teak and epoxy are like aphrodisiacs for boat lovers. And the creativity and craftsmanship that is going on everywhere you look is something that a boat lover never tires of. I spent time with the German buyers of N6845 which is about 60% complete and met with a couple from Singapore who are deciding between the N71 and the N80.
What a beautiful well thought out blue water trawler. I'll take one. I've been following Dan and all the other old timers on the team evolve and improve their blue water products over 30+ years. Their first generation products in the early 90s were already amazing, but now with all the gained customer experiences and core team wisdom, the 71 is a priceless marvel for world blue water travelers.
Old timers??!! What?? Well.. thinking about it, yes, I guess that you are correct. It seems like yesterday that we were young, broke, naive and ambitious as we knocked on doors trying to be taken seriously. I so remember when we were introducing our first boat (the Mason 43) in 1978. Jim and I flew around the country in his Cessna 172 calling on potential dealers. In Maine, we met Bob Hinckley. We were “nobody” with an Asian built boat clearly in territory that was not friendly to us. That was the height of East Coast boat building dominance that had little respect for “California Boys” or “Surfer Boys” as we were called. Bob however saw something in us and our boat and was very friendly and welcoming. Bass Harbor Marine, the sister company to Hinckley, became our first dealer and placed an order. And the years flew by… The world changed, the boats evolved to near perfection and we became old timers. What a life… And THANK YOU!
The Masons were a bit before my time but i can say it's been a real pleasure following along on the nordhavn evolution part of the journey. Blink and you're an old timer, ask me how i know 😂🛥️
For me, the top feature of any Nordhavn is its unique charm. I also appreciate the close-knit, family-like community that both the company and its owners seem to foster.
When navigating around Indonesia or the South Pacific it is so reassuring to have a steel boat. Bumping into uncharted bombes or sandy reefs is quite common. Well built fibreglass can mostly handle it too but being able to ground your boat is such an amazing benefit. I think there are always benefits or compromises to each building material 😁
After 41 years in the aerospace industry, from the B-1 & B-2 bomber programs to Atlas & Titan:Centaur rockets, I respect and admire great engineering. I’ve long been intrigued by Nordhavn’s but sometimes I just don’t want to think about complex systems that give you detail control over everything. On some boats I just don’t see the level of complexity that Nordhavn designs into their boats. I think I’ve reached the point where I want to operate the things I can see without opening a hatch, and like a kid - just drive the boat. I admit it’s wrong headed, but I just want to master the cool equipment on the bridge and the entertainment system. And, I want a master stateroom with a jacuzzi bathtub and steam shower. Occasionally I stray from wanting a Nordhavn and look at steel built world explorers (not Bering), knowing that they can rearrange interiors because they aren’t restricted to molds. It’s like wanting a classic Lancia or Alfa, they’ll rust out from under you but look damn good doing it. I think that puts me into the “I need an experienced crew category.” I’ve watched the Mermaid Monster videos and that poor guy has lost half his hair spending 24/7 keeping that boat afloat while his wife and kids are enjoying life. But damn, there’s just something very intriguing about a Nordhavn. Thanks for the great video, beautiful boat.
The N71 is a true gap-filler! Very nice. And so important that the interior is so bright ! No more "Cigar-box" feeling, but beautiful woodwork and a lot of white panels along on the interior! that really brightens up the feeling when inside the boat, so much needed and so good to see! The design of the boat - besides it is a nordhavn - is very beautiful! The new standard! The N80 has been my favorite for the past 3 years - just got a new favorite!! Thank you so much!
I love Nordhavn boats, been subscribed to many TH-camrs covering long range explorer vessels and Nordhavn is one of the ultimate vessels in its class. Thanks Dan for the tour.
Hello, when I win the lottery I will call Dan Streech and buy a Nordhavn! Thanks for a great detailed presentation of such a great boat! Will continue to follow!
I've been following Nordhavn's for years. For me, they are the epitome of a rugged trawler-yacht. This 71 is my favourite for too many reasons to list. It is perfection in terms of function and form. LWL and beam are amazing. So much volume. Well done!
Gre🎱t walk through Dan, your dedication to your brand and it's complex engineering really shows, smooth seas ahead for you mate! Greetings from Singapore
Wow Dan, that is one beautiful boat you have created there, the way she goes through the water is very impressive, I noticed she makes very little disturbance in the water underway, there is a lot of good looking Nordhavn,s but this one is, in my humble opinion, right up there at the top, well done to you all. That was a great walk around you did, good on you. Just a suggestion but can you convince Jeff to design a 50/52 version that looks just like this one with the bulb, same profile and built by the same yard.
Stunning boat . . A credit to all involved . . Nick at Aquaholic turned me on to Nordhavn . . A dream boat for me . . Currently following AwanuiNZ 5101 . . He loves it . I enjoyed your walk through . Its always reasuring when the owner of the company shows you around , standing behind his product . Bye from NZ👍👋🇳🇿🍻twa
I’ve been closely following Bering yachts and listening to all their explanations of why steel boats are better. Couple of comments from Dan here have made me doubt the claims. This 71 is a real beauty. 👏
Thank you for all the technical information Your mind is so full of information I can see it’s hard to articulate it out for everyone Thank you again for taking your time explaining so much detail
Dan, love the new 71 and all the newer modern look. However I know I might be in the minority, but I still love the exterior of the aft cabin 76 better. Your making the decision harder! 🤠👍 Congratulations to both Nordhavn's design and Ta Shing for construction of such a quality vessel! ❤
Yes.. a bit rickety at the end. There was more time spent on the boat than just the video run time. The forward bilge machinery area and the lazarette have good headroom but still require hands and knees. Knee-pads would be a good addition to have on board. Happily, at age 76, I still have all of my original body parts and my knees are in good shape (no contact sports in high school).
Nice boat. I like that there is a mix of lighter colored panels added to the woodwork. Brightens it up in passageways. But after Dan scared away the hairy admiral from the couch, im going to have to rethink my vessel choice.😅
Noooooooooooo!! Please come back! We love dogs at PAE! On any given day, there are several dogs in the PAE Dana Point office and our carpet has the evidence to prove it. Dogs are a big part of the Nordhavn life style for many people. My dog (Champ) was a regular in the office for 16 years. He passed away in July…..
Very nice boat, but you don't need to keep throwing shade at Bering, they build their boats, you build yours. There is enough business for both of you. You both build quality, beautiful vessels.
Thank you for your comment. Well taken. I didn’t mention Bering.. only metal boats in general. In fact, we have great respect for Bering and think that they are a good company and a great choice for people who want a metal boat. Bering builds a beautiful boat and is a good value. My message is based on my experiences watching our boats age. That would be our Nordhavns which have now been in production for 35 years and our Mason sailboats; the oldest of which are now 46 years old. Yes.. our older boats can be somewhat dated in style and equipment and systems and some of the consumables such as hoses and toilets and appliances and pumps etc need replacement and upgrading, but we never need to worry about the basic bones of the boat… meaning the structure. That is why we see the values of older Nordhavns hold up so well. Even a tired old Nordhavn is still worth a lot because it is always a candidate for being cleaned up and refit with new equipment. I just don’t see that with older metal boats.
Bering is not the be all to end all. They are a great marketing company however their boats have the same issues as all. Do a little research on you tube and you will see not all Bering owners are happy and some are having catastrophic failures without great customer service
Nordhavn seems to appeal to a very specific old-school sea faring crowd, the exterior of the vessels are slowly getting very clean looking - but the interiors are like yesteryear.
Nordhavn interiors are uniquely exquisite. They ooze old-school elegance & sophistication, with a build quality second to none. The only negative being the white plastic exterior tables & the lackluster exterior upholstery. Both are in complete contrast to the interior finesse & subsequently appear completely misplaced. A greatly appreciate 1st class walkthrough with the added bonus of an all-to-rare tech walkthrough too. Good job!
There is not an FPH version of the N71 available or planned. The N68 and the N76 are still actively in production and are both available in FPH configurations. Both the N68 and the N76 are available with twin engines or single engine with a wing engine.
they need to put PV panels on fly bridge roof and the area and the exposed forward roof of the bridge. Then add some more batteries. This would cut way down on generator fuel usage.
Beautiful yacht. Love the updated styling. One question though - you guys have long been proponents of dry exhaust. Wondering about the decision to go with underwater exhaust on this model? No judgement, just curious... Well done!
Very good question regarding “wet vs dry”. What is our message as we seem to be praising both? Dry exhaust has always been one of our signature Nordhavn features and I LOVE it and love how we have developed it over the years with the engineering required such as spring mounts, expansion joints, insulation etc. Dry exhaust also goes hand in hand with the use of keel coolers. Personally, I would want a dry exhaust boat if possible. But.. at the end of the day, it isn’t all that big of a deal (despite our years of preaching). Our larger boats are designed with twin engines in order to keep the draft at a reasonable figure and with twins (especially in the larger boats), it isn’t sensible to get two exhaust systems up and thru the boat… hence, wet exhaust. Then the mission is to design the best possible wet exhaust system using hard coat insulation, high quality water injected elbows, heat sensors etc. And back to dry exhaust… and keel coolers. As the emissions standards have gotten steadily more restrictive, most engines that we use today require a separate keel cooler for the “charged air” after cooler cooling system if used with dry exhaust. That would mean 4 keel coolers on a twin engine boat. That requirement is highly annoying to us as most Nordhavns running a cruising speed are barely using any turbo boost and thus the need to reach the maximum HP output via after cooled turbo boosted air is next to zero. Still.. it is a requirement that we must live by or we can’t get signed off by the engine manufacturer. With an engine set up for wet exhaust, the after cooling is incorporated into the cooling system design, so all we need to do is supply raw water.
Interesting I've been wondering that myself now I know. Regarding the engine on this are you running one engine at a little over 50% or are you running both engines at a little over 50%. I was surprised at how small they really were. I was expecting a 300 horse engine. Or can you get a 400 horse engine single with the get home engine?
Yes, running at low speed/length ratios (say close to “1”) when combined with a slippery hull form that is designed to run at those speeds, requires a surprisingly low amount of power. Our sea trial testing of N71 #2 showed a fuel burn of 8.5 GPH at 8.5 knots. We generally accept that 1 GPH is equal to about 20 HP… meaning that the N71 requires 170 HP to run at that speed (in smooth water). The engines would be run at equal loading which would be 85 HP per engine. Given that the engines are rated at 250 HP at WOT, that would put them at 34% load at that cruising speed. Heavy alternator loads and very active stabilizer movement would run that number up a bit. As a reminder, “speed length ratio” is the square root of the waterline. The N68 has a waterline length of 68’ 4”. The square root of that is 8.26. “Hull speed” is generally defined as 1.3 times the square root of the WL which in the case of the N71 would be 10.7 knots. On super long passages, you wouldn’t run at that speed because the fuel burn would be 26 GPH. The closer you run the boat to SL ration of “1”, the greater the efficiency. When you run at SL numbers below “1”, the efficiency numbers get shockingly better. Larger engines and/or single with wing engine are not available on the N71.
Those interior door handles… I have the same on my boat and a spring inside one broke. I called for a price and it was gulp… I wont even say what they quoted me. Is there a way I could buy them from Nordhavn??
Well… pretty much every Nordhavn that I go aboard is my favorite at that moment. At the moment, my personal favorite is the N71. It truly is the perfect boat..
@@TheSirUno - thank you me SirUno, I appreciate your reply. These boats seem to run heavy in the bow, bow down underway. Would be an interesting video, someone for Nordhavn explaining that choice.. ✌🏻
@@johnmaurer9143 - thanks John, that’s interesting.. Do you have any ideas on why they wouldn’t move the ballast forward while under construction? I’m thinking of buying an N68 FPH, have watched the delivery video of Daydream up in Alaska, love the boat but just can’t get past how poorly trimmed it seemed underway.. understand there may have been a number of reasons why it was the case, just seems like it would benefit from a bulbous bow..? Have heard a few knowledgeable people talking about the trim on certain models, it can be an issue.. Really appreciate your input sir.
As I've said on Nick from Aquaholic's channel, I'm just one lottery win away from owning this boat. Actually probably the 60 footer but none the less a Nordhavn
A little off topic sir, but I couldn't help notice the scar on your forearm. And my profile pic is from 12 years ago so I look a little younger in pic compared to what I look like today, but I'm in my mid 50's and being an OTR truck driver for about 30 years I have noticed sun damage on my own left face and arm. Again, sorry for being off topic but I hope you are doing ok and just curious and hopeful that you are medically doing ok. That's all, take care and God bless!!
Thank you Sir for the comment and question and your concern. Yes, that was off topic as to the N71, but otherwise is not off topic at all for a group of boaters to read. Yes, the wound on my forearm was from a skin cancer surgery about a week before the video was taken. It was closed up with 5 stitches. Fortunately, this one wasn’t melanoma. I see the dermatologist twice a year and never fail to have some business for him. I suspect that most of this damage was done 50+ years ago while sailing in open cockpit sailboats…. especially the 9-month cruise on Malabar VII where we sizzled in the sun hand steering that beast. In those days, there was the odd use of “zinc oxide”, but that period of time was long before convenient spray sunscreens were introduced and there was no awareness of the damage that we were doing. Conversely, we actually tried to cook in the sun. So; word of warning… especially to the younger generation. Use your sunscreen and don’t cook in the sun. You will thank me later. Thanks! Dan PS: You just gave me another reason to choose a Nordhavn over a long distance sailboat… better protection from the sun. We will need to somehow work that into our marketing.
Thank you for your question. Regarding 48 volts… yep, I see that coming. Coincidentally, two our engineers were at IBEX and came back talking about 48V. We no doubt will be going up and up and up on battery capacity and inverter capacity and the higher DC voltage will reduce the DC amperage. Yes, there is Seafire FD-300-M fire bottle in that bilge area where the batteries are located. Regarding the inherent danger/safety of lithium batteries, here is some narrative from PAE engineer Mike Telleria: “The lithium-ion battery chemistry in our batteries is lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4, or LFP for short) - that’s what all recreational marine lithium batteries are these days. LFP is not as energy dense as other lithium-ion chemistries, but it is very safe (and reasonably cost effective). Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) is used in things like Teslas - it is more energy dense, but more prone to thermal runaway (thermal runaway will happen at lower temps with NMC, and if it does it will get much hotter much faster than with LFP). Even if abused, LFP is very safe compared to NMC (LFP is less likely to get hot enough for bad things to happen in the first place). If there somehow was an unlikely LFP thermal runaway event, the temp of LFP will only get to 210°C, well below the melting point of the protective aluminum cases on our batteries (compared to 500°C for NMC, which should have something better than aluminum for protection). And, if there was LFP thermal runaway, it is more likely to see significant (but contained) self-heating rather than internal combustion and explosion. Also, to prevent this from ever having a chance to happen in the first place, the Battery Management System (BMS) is there to continually monitor the temperature, voltage, and current of every single cell in every single battery, and to respond by reducing or disabling charging or, if needed, disconnecting the batteries. However, the LFP electrolyte is flammable, with the big concern of an external fire catching the batteries on fire and igniting the electrolyte, which would at that point be very hard to extinguish.”
With an Aviation background, those Lithium Batteries give me a very uneasy feeling in regards to safety! When those things go hot and catch fire, like computer/cell phone batteries, you can't just throw water of fire extinguisher on them, being under the Owner Cabin, how do you deal with a battery fire? Airlines now have kit's on board with special gloves and containment bags for small personal electronics, also, exposure to salt water, I know the electric cars lithium batteries explode and catch fire in hurricane flooding. Maybe I am not familiar with that particular lithium technology, but most fire's concerning modern electronics are lithium batteries. What are your contingency measures if a battery fire occurred at sea, or anywhere for that matter?
Thank you for your relevant and very important comment/question. This has been an ongoing and never ending conversation here at PAE as Lithium systems have entered the picture and have evolved and developed. I passed your question to PAE's engineering manager Mike Telleria. Here is Mike's response: "Great question! The main mission is to absolutely prevent the conditions for a battery fire to happen in the first place. This is done by (1) using lithium iron phosphate (LFP or LiFePO4) battery chemistry, which is much less volatile than other lithium battery chemistries routinely used in electronics and many electric cars; (2) using batteries with aluminum cases (even if there is an internal thermal event LFP should not get hot enough to melt the aluminum); and (3) using a battery management system (BMS) that continuously monitors every individual cell in every battery 24/7 for temperature and voltage and will automatically react to reduce or shut off charging to control voltage and temperature, or completely disconnect the batteries from the system if managing the charging sources does not reduce the voltage or temperature as designed. So in many ways these batteries are being much better pampered and looked after than we ever had with AGM batteries. So the bigger worry becomes the batteries somehow catching fire from an external fire (not started by the batteries). Protection here is primarily provided as we have always done with a fixed fire-suppression system in that machinery compartment that will automatically trigger at a certain elevated temperature. There are some portable products being marketed to combat actual lithium battery fires (e.g. LiCELL from Sea-Fire), which could be kept onboard for added protection. In the event of an actual battery fire the published guidance is to completely flood the battery (or battery compartment) with water to remove heat - not a terribly practical solution for a relatively small yacht, making prevention all the more important!"
Seems like the covers for your side docking stations on the upper deck are in the way. Looks poorly designed as opposed to the dock station under the stairs on the lower deck which just folds out with nothing obstructing your view.
Yes… the wretched sea lions. They entertain us with their antics, but they are MAJOR pests as they claim their positions on the docks and are sometimes very aggressive when confronted. They are so ubiquitous that I didn’t notice them during the filming. So far, the marina operator has not been able to find a solution… and their numbers are growing.
@@user-tf6ny2kp9mmoon Bering yachts are also incredibly heavy and made of steel. I know you have your little fantasy of the boat you want but it's not exactly apples vs apples. btw Bering only made like 14 yachts, and I think they have like 15 or something on order their entire existence. Nordhavn has more models of boats available than yachts Bering has made.
Your never see a Dutch boat? Bering is just to box like. With Dutch builders like Holterman you don't need any mooring lines anymore. They are so far at front with tech.
Thanks for the compliment.. oh wait.. that wasn’t a compliment- LOL! But trust me, I already know that my videos are a bit cringe worthy. Still.. that is all that we have at the moment because the only N71s available to show are on the US West Coast… too far for Nick to travel. I spent time with Nick Burnham at the FLIBS last month when he reviewed the N51 and N59 and begged him to come to California. He very much wants to review the N71 but can’t fit the trip into his schedule. N71 #4 is scheduled to be delivered in Dana Point, so it will be 2026 at the earliest before we can get an N71 to the US East Coast or Europe or Australia.
PAE/Nordhavn has 4 factory locations: one in Xiamen China, two in Taiwan and one in Turkey. The factory in Xiamen China is owned by a Taiwanese gentleman. The N71 is built at the Ta Shing factory in Taiwan.
Dan loves his boats enjoy his work
Yes and yes! And last week was heavy dose of what is best about my job. That being the boats, the factories and Nordhavn Buyers. I spent 4 days last week at the Ta Shing factory in Tainan Taiwan (they build the MS56, N68, N71 and N76) and South Coast Marine factory in Kaohsiung (they build the N625). The factories are absolutely magical. Yes, they are noisy and dirty but the smells of polystyrene and teak and epoxy are like aphrodisiacs for boat lovers. And the creativity and craftsmanship that is going on everywhere you look is something that a boat lover never tires of. I spent time with the German buyers of N6845 which is about 60% complete and met with a couple from Singapore who are deciding between the N71 and the N80.
What a beautiful well thought out blue water trawler. I'll take one.
I've been following Dan and all the other old timers on the team evolve and improve their blue water products over 30+ years.
Their first generation products in the early 90s were already amazing, but now with all the gained customer experiences and core team wisdom, the 71 is a priceless marvel for world blue water travelers.
Old timers??!! What?? Well.. thinking about it, yes, I guess that you are correct. It seems like yesterday that we were young, broke, naive and ambitious as we knocked on doors trying to be taken seriously. I so remember when we were introducing our first boat (the Mason 43) in 1978. Jim and I flew around the country in his Cessna 172 calling on potential dealers. In Maine, we met Bob Hinckley. We were “nobody” with an Asian built boat clearly in territory that was not friendly to us. That was the height of East Coast boat building dominance that had little respect for “California Boys” or “Surfer Boys” as we were called. Bob however saw something in us and our boat and was very friendly and welcoming. Bass Harbor Marine, the sister company to Hinckley, became our first dealer and placed an order.
And the years flew by… The world changed, the boats evolved to near perfection and we became old timers. What a life…
And THANK YOU!
The Masons were a bit before my time but i can say it's been a real pleasure following along on the nordhavn evolution part of the journey. Blink and you're an old timer, ask me how i know 😂🛥️
For me, the top feature of any Nordhavn is its unique charm. I also appreciate the close-knit, family-like community that both the company and its owners seem to foster.
When navigating around Indonesia or the South Pacific it is so reassuring to have a steel boat. Bumping into uncharted bombes or sandy reefs is quite common. Well built fibreglass can mostly handle it too but being able to ground your boat is such an amazing benefit. I think there are always benefits or compromises to each building material 😁
After 41 years in the aerospace industry, from the B-1 & B-2 bomber programs to Atlas & Titan:Centaur rockets, I respect and admire great engineering. I’ve long been intrigued by Nordhavn’s but sometimes I just don’t want to think about complex systems that give you detail control over everything. On some boats I just don’t see the level of complexity that Nordhavn designs into their boats. I think I’ve reached the point where I want to operate the things I can see without opening a hatch, and like a kid - just drive the boat. I admit it’s wrong headed, but I just want to master the cool equipment on the bridge and the entertainment system. And, I want a master stateroom with a jacuzzi bathtub and steam shower.
Occasionally I stray from wanting a Nordhavn and look at steel built world explorers (not Bering), knowing that they can rearrange interiors because they aren’t restricted to molds. It’s like wanting a classic Lancia or Alfa, they’ll rust out from under you but look damn good doing it.
I think that puts me into the “I need an experienced crew category.” I’ve watched the Mermaid Monster videos and that poor guy has lost half his hair spending 24/7 keeping that boat afloat while his wife and kids are enjoying life.
But damn, there’s just something very intriguing about a Nordhavn.
Thanks for the great video, beautiful boat.
You may have persuaded me to shift my thinking from a different boat builder to yours Dan. Wonderful looking vessel and excellent points made.
The N71 is a true gap-filler! Very nice. And so important that the interior is so bright ! No more "Cigar-box" feeling, but beautiful woodwork and a lot of white panels along on the interior! that really brightens up the feeling when inside the boat, so much needed and so good to see!
The design of the boat - besides it is a nordhavn - is very beautiful! The new standard!
The N80 has been my favorite for the past 3 years - just got a new favorite!! Thank you so much!
He loves his workmanship and engineering
I love Nordhavn boats, been subscribed to many TH-camrs covering long range explorer vessels and Nordhavn is one of the ultimate vessels in its class. Thanks Dan for the tour.
Hello, when I win the lottery I will call Dan Streech and buy a Nordhavn! Thanks for a great detailed presentation of such a great boat! Will continue to follow!
I've been following Nordhavn's for years. For me, they are the epitome of a rugged trawler-yacht. This 71 is my favourite for too many reasons to list. It is perfection in terms of function and form. LWL and beam are amazing. So much volume. Well done!
good to see you back in full clear focus😁
Gre🎱t walk through Dan, your dedication to your brand and it's complex engineering really shows, smooth seas ahead for you mate! Greetings from Singapore
so much effort and time ! And here Alexey is with Bering 😎 You have a very beautiful boat
Wow Dan, that is one beautiful boat you have created there, the way she goes through the water is very impressive, I noticed she makes very little disturbance in the water underway, there is a lot of good looking Nordhavn,s but this one is, in my humble opinion, right up there at the top, well done to you all. That was a great walk around you did, good on you. Just a suggestion but can you convince Jeff to design a 50/52 version that looks just like this one with the bulb, same profile and built by the same yard.
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Truly a work of art!!!! I love seeing you doing the walkthrough.
i absolutely love the engineering that goes into these ships, one day i hope to come knocking 👊🏻
Stunning boat . . A credit to all involved . .
Nick at Aquaholic turned me on to Nordhavn . .
A dream boat for me . .
Currently following AwanuiNZ 5101 . . He loves it .
I enjoyed your walk through .
Its always reasuring when the owner of the company shows you around , standing behind his product .
Bye from NZ👍👋🇳🇿🍻twa
I also follow Awanui. The 51 is my dream boat, it's the perfect size for a couple.
Nick is a real gateway drug for boats!
Very well done. That engine area and related are a boat in and of itself. Wow!
I always believe that one day I can get one of these to visit the beautiful world we live on. I am optimistic that my dream can come true one da.y
“This boat isn’t all fufu and slice bread yet…” Dude, this is EXACTLY what we want. For real, thank you, Dan. This is excellent.
Beautiful vessel, thank you Dan for showing us this boat, I just wish.😊
Well done Dan ,you and Jim should be very proud, you'll be busy with that one 👍
I like the 71, but when will you show the 148 I've been waiting on that one since it was featured with David with "Yachts for Sale".
Really pretty boat, thanks for showing her off to us.
Still waiting for my Vip tour visit sir ftom 2018 lol. No worries u mega busy. I love Nordhavn. Definitely buy one when I win euro super jackpot.
I’ve been closely following Bering yachts and listening to all their explanations of why steel boats are better. Couple of comments from Dan here have made me doubt the claims.
This 71 is a real beauty. 👏
Thank you for all the technical information
Your mind is so full of information I can see it’s hard to articulate it out for everyone
Thank you again for taking your time explaining so much detail
Fantastic video, phenomenal boat ... thank you. One day ...
Wow, even someone as successful as Dan Streetch gets nervous in front of the camera, hehe. Great new boat. Love it.
Yep... true. And I am even worse when it comes to public speaking.
@@danstreech5439 Well you did conduct yourself quite well Mr Streech. The nerves makes you more relateable if I am honest.
We absolutely love the ""FOO FOO"" can't wait ❤
Dan, love the new 71 and all the newer modern look. However I know I might be in the minority, but I still love the exterior of the aft cabin 76 better. Your making the decision harder! 🤠👍 Congratulations to both Nordhavn's design and Ta Shing for construction of such a quality vessel! ❤
Such a beautiful boat.
Dan, looks like your knees were very uncomfortable by the end of the video. Thanks for doing this :)
Yes.. a bit rickety at the end. There was more time spent on the boat than just the video run time. The forward bilge machinery area and the lazarette have good headroom but still require hands and knees. Knee-pads would be a good addition to have on board. Happily, at age 76, I still have all of my original body parts and my knees are in good shape (no contact sports in high school).
Love the walnut, definitely my favourite
Mine, too!
Another nice boat .thanks for sharing Dan 🎉
This boat is simply hard to imagine i had an old grand banks 42 lol
Play tennis in that engine room the space to work is unreal with the beam the 62 is so hard
I bet.
If I hit the lottery, I’m going straight to Dana Point to order my boat!
Nice boat. I like that there is a mix of lighter colored panels added to the woodwork. Brightens it up in passageways. But after Dan scared away the hairy admiral from the couch, im going to have to rethink my vessel choice.😅
Noooooooooooo!! Please come back! We love dogs at PAE! On any given day, there are several dogs in the PAE Dana Point office and our carpet has the evidence to prove it. Dogs are a big part of the Nordhavn life style for many people. My dog (Champ) was a regular in the office for 16 years. He passed away in July…..
What Beautiful Marine Instrument! This is the Steinway of Yachts
Very nice boat, but you don't need to keep throwing shade at Bering, they build their boats, you build yours. There is enough business for both of you. You both build quality, beautiful vessels.
Thank you for your comment. Well taken. I didn’t mention Bering.. only metal boats in general. In fact, we have great respect for Bering and think that they are a good company and a great choice for people who want a metal boat. Bering builds a beautiful boat and is a good value. My message is based on my experiences watching our boats age. That would be our Nordhavns which have now been in production for 35 years and our Mason sailboats; the oldest of which are now 46 years old. Yes.. our older boats can be somewhat dated in style and equipment and systems and some of the consumables such as hoses and toilets and appliances and pumps etc need replacement and upgrading, but we never need to worry about the basic bones of the boat… meaning the structure. That is why we see the values of older Nordhavns hold up so well. Even a tired old Nordhavn is still worth a lot because it is always a candidate for being cleaned up and refit with new equipment. I just don’t see that with older metal boats.
Bering is not the be all to end all. They are a great marketing company however their boats have the same issues as all. Do a little research on you tube and you will see not all Bering owners are happy and some are having catastrophic failures without great customer service
He never mentioned Bering and you should know Bering customers don't keep their boats very long brand new boats for resale in only a year
@@danstreech5439very nice reply and great walk through.
Never ever claim windows or anything else on a boat will last forever. They won't.
Love the interior
Nordhavn seems to appeal to a very specific old-school sea faring crowd, the exterior of the vessels are slowly getting very clean looking - but the interiors are like yesteryear.
Nordhavn interiors are uniquely exquisite. They ooze old-school elegance & sophistication, with a build quality second to none.
The only negative being the white plastic exterior tables & the lackluster exterior upholstery. Both are in complete contrast to the interior finesse & subsequently appear completely misplaced.
A greatly appreciate 1st class walkthrough with the added bonus of an all-to-rare tech walkthrough too. Good job!
its all about what the owner wants and chooses. they will build the boat however you want it
This is a beautiful boat. Will there be a FPH version?
There is not an FPH version of the N71 available or planned. The N68 and the N76 are still actively in production and are both available in FPH configurations. Both the N68 and the N76 are available with twin engines or single engine with a wing engine.
A Nordhavn with all the words. Are you thinking in a modern 56MS?. Would be great!
they need to put PV panels on fly bridge roof and the area and the exposed forward roof of the bridge. Then add some more batteries. This would cut way down on generator fuel usage.
Beautiful yacht. Love the updated styling. One question though - you guys have long been proponents of dry exhaust. Wondering about the decision to go with underwater exhaust on this model? No judgement, just curious... Well done!
Very good question regarding “wet vs dry”. What is our message as we seem to be praising both? Dry exhaust has always been one of our signature Nordhavn features and I LOVE it and love how we have developed it over the years with the engineering required such as spring mounts, expansion joints, insulation etc. Dry exhaust also goes hand in hand with the use of keel coolers. Personally, I would want a dry exhaust boat if possible. But.. at the end of the day, it isn’t all that big of a deal (despite our years of preaching). Our larger boats are designed with twin engines in order to keep the draft at a reasonable figure and with twins (especially in the larger boats), it isn’t sensible to get two exhaust systems up and thru the boat… hence, wet exhaust. Then the mission is to design the best possible wet exhaust system using hard coat insulation, high quality water injected elbows, heat sensors etc. And back to dry exhaust… and keel coolers. As the emissions standards have gotten steadily more restrictive, most engines that we use today require a separate keel cooler for the “charged air” after cooler cooling system if used with dry exhaust. That would mean 4 keel coolers on a twin engine boat. That requirement is highly annoying to us as most Nordhavns running a cruising speed are barely using any turbo boost and thus the need to reach the maximum HP output via after cooled turbo boosted air is next to zero. Still.. it is a requirement that we must live by or we can’t get signed off by the engine manufacturer. With an engine set up for wet exhaust, the after cooling is incorporated into the cooling system design, so all we need to do is supply raw water.
Interesting I've been wondering that myself now I know.
Regarding the engine on this are you running one engine at a little over 50% or are you running both engines at a little over 50%.
I was surprised at how small they really were.
I was expecting a 300 horse engine.
Or can you get a 400 horse engine single with the get home engine?
Yes, running at low speed/length ratios (say close to “1”) when combined with a slippery hull form that is designed to run at those speeds, requires a surprisingly low amount of power. Our sea trial testing of N71 #2 showed a fuel burn of 8.5 GPH at 8.5 knots. We generally accept that 1 GPH is equal to about 20 HP… meaning that the N71 requires 170 HP to run at that speed (in smooth water). The engines would be run at equal loading which would be 85 HP per engine. Given that the engines are rated at 250 HP at WOT, that would put them at 34% load at that cruising speed. Heavy alternator loads and very active stabilizer movement would run that number up a bit. As a reminder, “speed length ratio” is the square root of the waterline. The N68 has a waterline length of 68’ 4”. The square root of that is 8.26. “Hull speed” is generally defined as 1.3 times the square root of the WL which in the case of the N71 would be 10.7 knots. On super long passages, you wouldn’t run at that speed because the fuel burn would be 26 GPH. The closer you run the boat to SL ration of “1”, the greater the efficiency. When you run at SL numbers below “1”, the efficiency numbers get shockingly better. Larger engines and/or single with wing engine are not available on the N71.
@@danstreech5439 Thank you. I love the explanation and the math.
Those interior door handles… I have the same on my boat and a spring inside one broke. I called for a price and it was gulp… I wont even say what they quoted me. Is there a way I could buy them from Nordhavn??
Nice boat. I want to see some new forward pilot house boats. Specifically, larger ones.
stunning
Great video thank you
Dan, superb.
Beautiful boat, but I liked Mr Dog 😂. Very humble, minds his own business 😅
Not sure why, but I'm starting to suspect that this gentleman does not like steel hulls.
I wonder what boat Dan has or which is his dream boat probably 96
Well… pretty much every Nordhavn that I go aboard is my favorite at that moment. At the moment, my personal favorite is the N71. It truly is the perfect boat..
Why not a steel hull?
Nice.
Is anyone able to tell me if the N68 FPH comes with a bulbous bow?
It does not. It was something they looked into at the beginning, and it was determined that it was of no benefit.
@@TheSirUno - thank you me SirUno, I appreciate your reply.
These boats seem to run heavy in the bow, bow down underway. Would be an interesting video, someone for Nordhavn explaining that choice.. ✌🏻
@@sharpy8010they have lead ingots for ballast. It would just need a repositioning of ingots to correct the trim.
@@johnmaurer9143 - thanks John, that’s interesting.. Do you have any ideas on why they wouldn’t move the ballast forward while under construction?
I’m thinking of buying an N68 FPH, have watched the delivery video of Daydream up in Alaska, love the boat but just can’t get past how poorly trimmed it seemed underway.. understand there may have been a number of reasons why it was the case, just seems like it would benefit from a bulbous bow..?
Have heard a few knowledgeable people talking about the trim on certain models, it can be an issue..
Really appreciate your input sir.
Does anyone know the name of the tender on the bow and its size?
The tender is a Stabicraft 1550 Fisher with a 70hp Yamaha
@@danstreech5439 Thank you!
As I've said on Nick from Aquaholic's channel, I'm just one lottery win away from owning this boat. Actually probably the 60 footer but none the less a Nordhavn
Thank you!
A little off topic sir, but I couldn't help notice the scar on your forearm. And my profile pic is from 12 years ago so I look a little younger in pic compared to what I look like today, but I'm in my mid 50's and being an OTR truck driver for about 30 years I have noticed sun damage on my own left face and arm. Again, sorry for being off topic but I hope you are doing ok and just curious and hopeful that you are medically doing ok. That's all, take care and God bless!!
Thank you Sir for the comment and question and your concern. Yes, that was off topic as to the N71, but otherwise is not off topic at all for a group of boaters to read. Yes, the wound on my forearm was from a skin cancer surgery about a week before the video was taken. It was closed up with 5 stitches. Fortunately, this one wasn’t melanoma.
I see the dermatologist twice a year and never fail to have some business for him. I suspect that most of this damage was done 50+ years ago while sailing in open cockpit sailboats…. especially the 9-month cruise on Malabar VII where we sizzled in the sun hand steering that beast.
In those days, there was the odd use of “zinc oxide”, but that period of time was long before convenient spray sunscreens were introduced and there was no awareness of the damage that we were doing. Conversely, we actually tried to cook in the sun.
So; word of warning… especially to the younger generation. Use your sunscreen and don’t cook in the sun. You will thank me later.
Thanks!
Dan
PS: You just gave me another reason to choose a Nordhavn over a long distance sailboat… better protection from the sun. We will need to somehow work that into our marketing.
Lithium battery areas- Is there a fire suppression system?
Surprised its not 48v
Thank you for your question. Regarding 48 volts… yep, I see that coming. Coincidentally, two our engineers were at IBEX and came back talking about 48V. We no doubt will be going up and up and up on battery capacity and inverter capacity and the higher DC voltage will reduce the DC amperage. Yes, there is Seafire FD-300-M fire bottle in that bilge area where the batteries are located. Regarding the inherent danger/safety of lithium batteries, here is some narrative from PAE engineer Mike Telleria:
“The lithium-ion battery chemistry in our batteries is lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4, or LFP for short) - that’s what all recreational marine lithium batteries are these days. LFP is not as energy dense as other lithium-ion chemistries, but it is very safe (and reasonably cost effective). Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) is used in things like Teslas - it is more energy dense, but more prone to thermal runaway (thermal runaway will happen at lower temps with NMC, and if it does it will get much hotter much faster than with LFP). Even if abused, LFP is very safe compared to NMC (LFP is less likely to get hot enough for bad things to happen in the first place). If there somehow was an unlikely LFP thermal runaway event, the temp of LFP will only get to 210°C, well below the melting point of the protective aluminum cases on our batteries (compared to 500°C for NMC, which should have something better than aluminum for protection). And, if there was LFP thermal runaway, it is more likely to see significant (but contained) self-heating rather than internal combustion and explosion. Also, to prevent this from ever having a chance to happen in the first place, the Battery Management System (BMS) is there to continually monitor the temperature, voltage, and current of every single cell in every single battery, and to respond by reducing or disabling charging or, if needed, disconnecting the batteries. However, the LFP electrolyte is flammable, with the big concern of an external fire catching the batteries on fire and igniting the electrolyte, which would at that point be very hard to extinguish.”
@@danstreech5439Yes just about as difficult as putting out a magnesium fire.
More jacuzzi pics, please!
sold!
Dream boat!!!
THE BOAT IS FREE, BUT THAT PILOT HOUSE TABLE IS $ 8.5 BILLION 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 that was funny
Magnificent expedition yacht 21 beam but in water slippery
Dear Santa...
Another great trawler
I must be honest; highly unlikely I could own a motor yacht, The Nordhavn 86 would suit far better; I did learn a lot just the same. In appreciation
Just a lottery win away ❤
With an Aviation background, those Lithium Batteries give me a very uneasy feeling in regards to safety! When those things go hot and catch fire, like computer/cell phone batteries, you can't just throw water of fire extinguisher on them, being under the Owner Cabin, how do you deal with a battery fire? Airlines now have kit's on board with special gloves and containment bags for small personal electronics, also, exposure to salt water, I know the electric cars lithium batteries explode and catch fire in hurricane flooding. Maybe I am not familiar with that particular lithium technology, but most fire's concerning modern electronics are lithium batteries. What are your contingency measures if a battery fire occurred at sea, or anywhere for that matter?
Thank you for your relevant and very important comment/question. This has been an ongoing and never ending conversation here at PAE as Lithium systems have entered the picture and have evolved and developed. I passed your question to PAE's engineering manager Mike Telleria. Here is Mike's response:
"Great question! The main mission is to absolutely prevent the conditions for a battery fire to happen in the first place. This is done by (1) using lithium iron phosphate (LFP or LiFePO4) battery chemistry, which is much less volatile than other lithium battery chemistries routinely used in electronics and many electric cars; (2) using batteries with aluminum cases (even if there is an internal thermal event LFP should not get hot enough to melt the aluminum); and (3) using a battery management system (BMS) that continuously monitors every individual cell in every battery 24/7 for temperature and voltage and will automatically react to reduce or shut off charging to control voltage and temperature, or completely disconnect the batteries from the system if managing the charging sources does not reduce the voltage or temperature as designed. So in many ways these batteries are being much better pampered and looked after than we ever had with AGM batteries. So the bigger worry becomes the batteries somehow catching fire from an external fire (not started by the batteries). Protection here is primarily provided as we have always done with a fixed fire-suppression system in that machinery compartment that will automatically trigger at a certain elevated temperature. There are some portable products being marketed to combat actual lithium battery fires (e.g. LiCELL from Sea-Fire), which could be kept onboard for added protection. In the event of an actual battery fire the published guidance is to completely flood the battery (or battery compartment) with water to remove heat - not a terribly practical solution for a relatively small yacht, making prevention all the more important!"
Seems like the covers for your side docking stations on the upper deck are in the way. Looks poorly designed as opposed to the dock station under the stairs on the lower deck which just folds out with nothing obstructing your view.
Top Drawer
Never met a Nordhavn I didn’t like. When I become a Oligarch!
Nordhavn 78 🤣🤣🤣The windows look at the wall🤥😂😂
good tech talk...Steel man though
Nordhavn, when you can only afford half of the larger boat... Seriously, why do they have to look like they were sliced off from a much larger boat?
Must be fun trying to use a tiller on a 250,000 pound boat
The Seals approve. LOL 😂
Yes… the wretched sea lions. They entertain us with their antics, but they are MAJOR pests as they claim their positions on the docks and are sometimes very aggressive when confronted. They are so ubiquitous that I didn’t notice them during the filming. So far, the marina operator has not been able to find a solution… and their numbers are growing.
I bet you a dollar you can't sell 50 of these boats!
why they've already built 40+ Nordhavn n68's. know it all.
@@vorjay the fact is that a tough competitor has appeared ! Bering! cost + - ! Bering quality is higher !
@@user-tf6ny2kp9mmoon Bering yachts are also incredibly heavy and made of steel. I know you have your little fantasy of the boat you want but it's not exactly apples vs apples. btw Bering only made like 14 yachts, and I think they have like 15 or something on order their entire existence.
Nordhavn has more models of boats available than yachts Bering has made.
@@vorjay Bering is a young company! and it 's gaining momentum ! Bering takes quality !
@@user-tf6ny2kp9mmoon Nordhavn isn't going to have any problem selling 40-50 of these in their 15-year time frame.
WAY too much verbage on what is obvious - video should do most of the talking ! How many times was the word "beautiful " used ? !
Beautiful Boat. Not as Impressive as any Bering (fantastic formidable commercial grade, steel perfection).
Your never see a Dutch boat? Bering is just to box like. With Dutch builders like Holterman you don't need any mooring lines anymore. They are so far at front with tech.
should leave it to aquaholic dan
Thanks for the compliment.. oh wait.. that wasn’t a compliment- LOL! But trust me, I already know that my videos are a bit cringe worthy. Still.. that is all that we have at the moment because the only N71s available to show are on the US West Coast… too far for Nick to travel. I spent time with Nick Burnham at the FLIBS last month when he reviewed the N51 and N59 and begged him to come to California. He very much wants to review the N71 but can’t fit the trip into his schedule. N71 #4 is scheduled to be delivered in Dana Point, so it will be 2026 at the earliest before we can get an N71 to the US East Coast or Europe or Australia.
I'm not a big fan of this new design. to me it looks much like a Bering. nah rather the older style.
looks nothing like a bering.
I dont like the 51 but I do love this one
You should never be able to see a toilet under any circumstances from any food preparation or service area. Gross!
I think Nordhavn is a great design. Too bad is made in china.
PAE/Nordhavn has 4 factory locations: one in Xiamen China, two in Taiwan and one in Turkey. The factory in Xiamen China is owned by a Taiwanese gentleman. The N71 is built at the Ta Shing factory in Taiwan.
I don't think Dan should be left alone with those doors.
He loves his workmanship and engineering