N76
Salty yet elegant
With the rise in popularity of the “north-
west trawler”-style boat, Pacific Asian Enterprises set out to create a new, big modern passagemaker—one that fused a salty look with the advanced systems of the latest Nordhavns. The result was the Nordhavn 76: developed for those yachtsmen who want an aft-pilothouse yacht that carries its shore boats on the foredeck. This setup also allows room for the crane enabling shore boats to be launched off either the port or starboard side. Based on the hull form and specifications of the Nordhavn 72, the simple goal of this new model was to create a small superyacht which was true to the rugged ocean-going heritage of other Nordhavns while at the same time stunning in her elegance, fit and finish, systems and engineering. Inside, an interior decorator was commissioned to up the degree of style that defines most mega yachts—such things as crown moldings, granite, leather, wellengineered lighting, and the finest appliances. Although a little more glitzy, there’s no denying that a Nordhavn exists at the heart of this boat with its numerous handrails, half-inch tempered 96
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glass windows, watertight doors and bulkheads and many other features essential for safe operation offshore. A huge saloon and galley, three staterooms, separate crew quarters, separate off-watch quarters and five heads make this boat ideal for an owner with a large family or one who enjoys entertaining many friends at sea. While clearly a boat that will most likely be hosting lots of people, operation of the boat doesn’t require an entire staff. The highly developed standard AC and DC electrical systems on the 76 achieve a Nordhavn 76 LOA
76 ft 3 in/23.24 m
LWL
69 ft/21.03 m
Beam
21 ft/6.40 m
Draft
7 ft 8 in/2.34 m
Displacement
252,000 lb/114.31 t
Engine
Detroit Diesel Series 60 14L
Horsepower
535
Fuel (aft ph)
4,030 gal/15,255 l
Fuel (fwd ph)
4,100 gal/15,520 L
Cruising speed
10 knots
Approximate range 3,200 nm Year introduced
2006
Number launched
13
new level of sophistication for Nordhavn, and allow for semi-automatic operation of this feature-packed vessel by a small crew or even one couple. Available with or without a bulb and as a twin or single-engine boat, the staff at PAE will work with the buyer to decide which configuration is right for them. The standard engine—whether one or two of them—is the Detroit Diesel series 60 in the 535-horsepower configuration with its 25,000-hour life expectancy. Dry exhaust and keel cooling are standard as is the Lugger 668 wing engine. Unlike other semi-custom yachts out there, the Nordhavn 76 is fundamentally a production boat built in molds on an established production schedule. And, in fact, the boat is so complete that—just like the Nordhavn 64, 68, 72 and 86—a regular options list does not exist. Standard on the 76 are chilled water air conditioning, TRAC stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters, MarQuipt davit, wing engine, dry exhaust, two inverters, 20 batteries, windlass and ground tackle, and a lot more. Simply add your electronics package, tenders on deck, and personal effects and you’re ready to voyage the world. www.circumnavigatormag.com