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Thinking big
PAE took its Nordhavn 40 around the
world to prove the seakeeping abilities of the boat, and at the same time explore ways to refine all the designs in the line. The result of research from that momentous journey is the Nordhavn 43: a full-displacement passagemaker that incorporates the popular features of larger Nordhavns in a smaller, less-expensive vessel designed for easy handling. Since crew comfort—whether on deck or below—is one of the most important and often-overlooked facets of long-range cruising, PAE paid special attention to modifications that make onboard living pleasant in any climate. That’s why key accommodations on the Nordhavn 43 were moved out of the places where pitching and noise can be extreme. Hence, the owner’s cabin is amidships and guest accommodations fairly far aft. A second guest head and stall shower are located forward. The huge wheelhouse allows adequate space for a large helm chair and a 6-foot 4-inch settee and pilot berth. And the spacious saloon settees not only provide 108
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comfortable lounging space for up to eight people, they also can be used as extra berths. In addition to ample quarters for a number of guests, the Nordhavn 43 is outfitted with enough storage space to stow provisions needed for long voyages. Beneath the pilothouse settee are full-size chart drawers and added storage space. Locker space abounds in the galley, and beneath the port and starboard settees in the saloon is space for months of supplies. The boat deck accommodates Nordhavn 43 LOA 43 ft /13.1 m LWL 38 ft 4 in /11.68 m Beam 14 ft 10 in/4.52 m Draft 5 ft 3 in/1.60 m Displacement 60,010 lb/27.22 t Engine Lugger L1066T Horsepower 165 Fuel 1,200 gal/4,542 l Cruising speed 7-8 knots Approximate range 2,800 nm Year introduced 2004 Number launched 40
tenders up to 12 feet 6 inches with additional room for kayaks or water toys. And for the most serious cruises, an additional five-cubic-foot top-loading freezer is included opposite the galley. Despite the roominess on board, the 43 is meant to be easily handled by a cruising couple alone. On-deck features typical of the Nordhavn line have been added with long-range, short-handed cruising in mind such as the raised anchoring platform with a Maxwell 3500 windlass and a heavy-duty double bow roller. The 43 offers great range by delivering 1,200 gallons of fuel from molded fiberglass fuel tanks to a central supply reservoir. The proven Lugger L1066T powering the Nordhavn 43 has been fitted with a ZF 220 transmission with a 3.79 to 1 reduction gear which spins a 2 ¼-inch Aqualoy shaft and 34-inch four-bladed bronze propeller. That reduction significantly increases efficiency and reduces noise. At a cruising speed, the Nordhavn 43 has an approximate range of 2,800 nautical miles. www.circumnavigatormag.com