Nordhavn N60 (2020-)

Brief Summary

The Nordhavn N60 is designed, engineered and built to be a luxury expedition yacht of the highest caliber. With a boat of this nature, several considerations come in to play, including safety, strength of build, and enough storage for spending weeks onboard without visiting a grocery store, or for that matter, even seeing dry land.

Specifications

Length Overall	62' 6" (19.05 m)
Beam	18' (5.49 m)
Dry Weight	138,000 lbs. (62,596 kg)
Draft	6' 8" (2.02 m)
Weight Capacity	Yacht Certified
Person Capacity	Yacht Certified
Fuel Capacity	2,250 gal. (8,517 L)
Water Capacity	600 gal. (2,271 L)

Engine Options

Std. Power	1 x 325-hp John Deere

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Captain’s Report by Capt. Mark Kellum

Mission

The Nordhavn N60 is built to safely cross oceans with a knowledgeable owner/operator. It is a long-distance trawler with redundant systems to securely take friends and family on adventures anywhere in the world in luxury and comfort. Nordhavn’s extensive experience building these ocean-going vessels shows throughout with well-organized systems and soundly thought-out storage for long-period provisioning.

Distinguishing Features

• Heavy Build. Weight is not a consideration therefore Nordhavn built the Nordhavn 60 with the highest quality materials throughout. Everything is overbuilt for reliability and durability.
• Professional Pilothouse. The main helm is fully enclosed with a Portuguese bridge. All systems have back up redundancy for safety at sea. There is a separate Captain’s Cabin just abaft of the main helm.

Major Features

• Single 325-Horsepower John Deere Diesel. The diesel drives a straight shaft turning a 42 x 31.5 5-bladed bronze prop fitted with line cutters.
• 100-Horsepower John Deere Wing Engine. The wing engine drives V-drive transmission, turning a Gori collapsible propeller so it’s all independent of the main shaft, fuel, electrical and controls are all redundant from the main engine.
• Well Thought Out Mechanical Spaces. There is a small cabin with berth outside the watertight main engine room door. All wiring, plumbing, hydraulic plumbing and systems are clearly labeled.
• Well Appointed Galley. Equipped with everything to prepare meals over multiple days for everyone onboard.
• Forward VIP Stateroom. Tastefully appointed with satin finished teak cabinetry with cherry and ebony flooring.
• Master Stateroom. Well-designed and elegant with teak, cherry and ebony throughout.
• Boat Deck. The boat deck above the salon and aft deck hardtop is large enough to accommodate two tenders and includes a gantry davit.
• Aft Deck. The aft deck is replete with natural teak decking.

Design

The Nordhavn 60 originated from the Nordhavn 55 stretching the salon and adding exterior space. These modifications were derived from owner input and feedback.

Performance

The Nordhavn N60 has a LOA of 62’6” (19.05 m), a beam of 18’ (5.49 m), and a draft of 6’8" (2.02 m). With an empty weight of 138,000 lbs. (62,596 kg), full fuel, water and three people onboard, we had an estimated test weight of 156,905 lbs. (71,171 kg). During the sea trial on the Nordhavn N60, the John Deere engine display was not properly operating, as it was stuck in diagnostic mode, so BoatTEST.com was not able to acquire test results from the main engine. 

Nordhavn has done extensive testing on this boat however, and here’s what they report. With the single 325-hp John Deere run up to a max 2200 rpm, the speed topped out at 9.8 knots. Now no one in their right mind would run her at that speed for an expedition passage. The 16 gph fuel burn is almost double that at 1800 rpm while gaining only 1.1 knots. At 1800 rpm and 8.7 knots she burns 8.7 gph, and can keep running for just under 2250 nm. Slower at that point really adds the miles, topping out at 6000nm at 1000 rpm and 5.6 knots. So clearly, this boat is not about speed but distance… distance to cross an ocean. 

Handling

In port showed how nicely maneuverable this yacht is. The test captain utilized the wing control on the Portuguese bridge. Maneuvering into the dock was as uneventful as the departure, with the same process proving successful. Small movements of the engine control to gain a little momentum coupled with bursts from the thrusters. 

Boat Inspection

Stern

The Nordhavn N60 has a full-beam swim platform with safety rails and a well-organized transom.

 

Cockpit

The cockpit of the Nordhavn N60 measures 14’5” (4.40 m) wide by 10’5” (3.18 m) deep and has 6’11” (2.10 m) of headroom under the full-length hardtop. For oceanic conditions, the bulwarks are 32” (81.30 cm) at the transom and transition to 39” (99.10 cm) forwardmost providing another safety factor. Natural teak graces the test boats cockpit deck.

Deck Drains. The Nordhavn N60 is an ocean-going yacht and Nordhavn designed it with strategic deck drains throughout the exterior to quickly remove any seawater that may wash aboard.

Side Deck

Nordhavn designed the N60 to have only one side deck on the starboard side that leads to a stairway that leads to the Portuguese bridge and pilothouse. The side deck measures 20” (50.8 cm) wide with 38” (96.5 cm) high bulwarks and an overhead of 6’11” (2.11 m).

Portuguese Bridge

The purpose of the Portuguese bridge is to deflect seawater from the foredeck up protecting the forward windows of the pilothouse. It gives a semi-sheltered area outside the pilothouse while underway. It also provides a "safe area" or handhold when it is necessary to be on the foredeck in inclement weather. In addition, the Nordhavn N60 has a wing helm station on the starboard side which gives a clearer view when backing into a slip.

Foredeck

Through the centerline pantograph door is the Portuguese bridge which leads to the foredeck and ground tackle. All the decking on the foredeck is contrast colored non-skid. 

Boat Deck

The boat deck on the test Nordhavn N60 was modified at the request of the owner. The opening for a stairway and the stairway from the cockpit were both removed, and the boat deck was made to support two tenders. A 14’ (4.26 m) Novurania RIB with a 50-horsepower Yamaha outboard and a 17’ (5.18 m) Twin Vee catamaran with a 60-horsepower Suzuki outboard.

Upper Helm

Access to the flying bridge is via a set of stairs from the boat deck. When the weather is clement, the upper helm gives an impressive panoramic view.

Helm Seating. There is no seat directly behind the 30” (76.2 cm) destroyer-style wheel. The intention is that the Nordhavn N60 will be cruising on autopilot for long periods of time. The two Stidd helm seats are designed for monitoring the cruise not driving. When docking, the intention is the operator would be standing behind the wheel.

Upper Helm Deck. The Nordhavn N60's upper helm deck measures 11’3” (3.43 m) across and 6’6” (1.98 m) and there is 6’9” (2.06 m) headroom under the hardtop.

Pilothouse

The pilothouse on the Nordhavn N60 can be accessed from either side of the Portuguese bridge and from below, via the spiral stairway on the starboard side across from the galley.

Helm Seats. The dual Stidd helm seats are from their "Slimline Admiral" series and are fully adjustable.

Captain’s Cabin

While underway on a long passage the captain would want to be close at hand if the watch needs support. The Nordhavn N60 has a comfortable captain’s cabin and head built into the pilothouse directly behind the main helm.

Salon

The salon on the Nordhavn N60 is 2’ (0.61 m) longer in comparison to its older sibling, the Nordhavn N55 that it is based on. It allowed Nordhavn to add an additional window to port and starboard.

Galley

The U-shaped galley is well appointed with a continuation of the satin finished teak cabinetry. The backsplash is granite tile, as is the flooring.

Master Stateroom

Forward of the galley, in the Nordhavn N60 is a two-stateroom vessel both with dedicated heads with the master stated room on the port side. The master is tastefully appointed with more of the satin finish teak cabinetry with cherry and ebony flooring found throughout the yacht, giving the entire boat a classically nautical ambiance.

Master Head

The head is forward and as with all heads throughout the yacht, the toilet is a Tecma 24v electric flush plumbed to fresh water.

Forward VIP Stateroom

The Nordhavn N60's forward VIP Stateroom has a traditional layout with the centerline double berth measuring 79” (200.66 cm) long by 58” (147.32 cm) across. The headroom over the deck is 6’11 (2.11 m) and 4’ (1.22 m) over the berth.

Mechanical Spaces

Aside from Nordhavn’s reputation for incredibly strong and solid built vessels and beautifully appointed interiors, it is the mechanical spaces and redundant systems that truly set Nordhavn apart. Access to the main engine room is through a hatch in the cockpit, or from the companionway stairs adjacent to the galley.

Main Engine Room

Headroom at the entrance of the main engine room is 5’7” (1.70 m), there is light gray FRP with nonskid deck ramps upward moving aft dropping the headroom to 4’8” (1.42m). The engine room was surgically clean. The space is cooled with Dayton blowers and intakes. 

Exhaust Support Hangers. All supports are mounted to isolation mounts and the entire exhaust is wrapped in custom insulation blankets. Green arrow above points to one isolator.

Fuel Tank System. There are four main tanks with sight gauges, two in this compartment, all totaling 2,250 gallons (8,517 L). Each has a dedicated fill point on deck. There is one centerline aluminum "Day Tank" protected by stainless rails, at 31 gallons (117 L) which will gravity feed from the other four tanks.

Lazarette

Aft of the main engine room there is another watertight door leading to another mechanical space. The overhead clearance varies from 3’8” (1.12 m) to 4’ (1.22 m). Access to the lazarette space is also through a hatch in the cockpit deck.

House Battery System. The 10 D-type house batteries are connected to two inverters that supply house power. The Nordhavn N60 can run all electrical systems from the house batteries without the generators including air conditioning, washer, dryer, refrigerators, etc. When the batteries are at half charge, the generator in the lazarette automatically starts to recharge the batteries.

Pump Room

Forward of the main engine room, under and accessible from the forward VIP stateroom is a third mechanical space.

Options to Consider

Nordhavn is a customer centric organization. Most of their boat buyers are experienced operators and are in the market for an expedition yacht that is built to their expectations. Essentially, each Nordhavn is built to its original owners needs and considerations. As seen on the test boat, everything is an option for the owner to dictate what is their preference.

Warranty

Nordhavn’s warranty covers defects of goods and parts thereof.

Nordhavn’s warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, disrepair or incorrect handling, (including overload or overvoltage), including batteries, negligence, accidental damages, non authorized modifications, unauthorized use or programming; inappropriate maintenance or connection, storage, transportation or installing; any kind of use of the equipment over the capacity  and limits established by the manufacturer or under the conditions different from those re-commended; failures caused after the failure or defect had or should have been detected; batteries, lamps and fuses damages; damages due to a use of parts not supplied or manufactured by the manufacturer.

Nordhavn’s warranty is limited to a period of 12 months from commissioning. The warranty will however expire no later than 18 months after delivery. Delivery is to be understood as the ex works delivery date agreed between the Customer and Nordhavn.

 

The warranty enters into force at the date of commissioning of the goods.

 

The customer must notify Nordhavn the exact commissioning date. The notification must be made by returning the “Certificate of Warranty” to Nordhavn. The “Certificate of Warranty” will be attached to the order confirmation.

 

If notification is not made, commissioning date is the ex works delivery date agreed between the Customer and Nordhavn.

 

 

Price

Pricing Range: TBD

 

Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to customer specifications.

 

Observations

 

Nordhavn has a reputation for building luxury expedition yachts without compromise. With a history of dozens of customers experiencing circumnavigations in these yachts, one having done three circumnavigations in a row. The Nordhavn 60 has expanded on the immensely popular Nordhavn 55 with more space in the salon and exterior while generating a sleeker look all while maintaining true oceanic capabilities.

 

The Nordhavn 60 should prove to be popular for the job they’re designed for. More importantly, owners deal with the builder through the life of the vessel.  Probably the only thing better than the support the company provides, is the close-knit fraternity of owners who are quick to share experiences and advice on any topic Nordhavn.  The experience truly never ends.