PRE-OWNED

9 Things to think about when buying a Pre-Owned Nordhavn

Welcome to the brokerage section of nordhavn.com.  We have prepared our listings by region for your convenience, or you can click on the entire list.  We invite you to read through the following listings (updated regularly) and take note of what type of features and equipment are installed.   By studying the details in our brokerage offerings, browsing the other areas of this website and reviewing your questions with a Nordhavn sales professional, you will be in the best position to make your dreams come true. 

1)  There is a lot to choose from

With over 500 Nordhavns now built and out roaming the world there are a great number of opportunities available for the adventurous person like you who is getting ready to explore the seas.  We can provide you with individual model specifications, factory and delivery options pricing, DVD films about our adventures and company, copies of Circumnavigator, our in-house magazine which highlights the trawler lifestyle and much, much more!

2) These are Ocean crossing yachts

Nordhavns are very specialized yachts.  Each of our full displacement models is developed for ocean crossing performance and features solid fiberglass hulls, Portuguese bridge decks and engineered systems to assure reliability.  Purchasing a yacht that will carry you across oceans should not be entered into lightly, or alone. We have a sales staff comprised of twenty experts around the world who can and should be involved to insure you take advantage of the knowledge you need and are given proper guidance to make the most of your purchase.

3) Brokerage is an active part of the Nordhavn business

Brokerage (used) Nordhavns are a large and important part of our business and each sales associate is a trained professional with years (sometimes decades) of boating knowledge and hundreds of hours at sea aboard our yachts. Many people are surprised to learn that Nordhavn sells twice as many used Nordhavns as new. Working with someone who has already “been there and done that” will make your buying experience much more satisfying and will likely develop into a lasting relationship.  Yes, we also build new yachts (and often times many of the boats available as today’s used Nordhavns are put up for sale because their owners are already planning for their next new Nordhavn!).

4)  Each Nordhavn model has a wide variety of choices

Each Nordhavn design has had a natural evolution as we continually upgrade and improve all aspects of the design and build process. What should you be looking for when comparing different model years?   All new Nordhavns are sold by our company directly to individuals (there are no dealers or middlemen).  We spend months going over details with each client to ensure the end product is optimized for the type of cruising intended. Using many terebytes of storage, PAE/Nordhavn keeps all of the original order and build information for each boat including photos, system drawings, communications, product model numbers, invoices, title documents, shippng informaiton, importation history, accident history, ownership history, the “live” owner’s manual document and much more. All of this informaiton is available to Buyers of brokerage Nordhavns from a Nordhavn sales office.

5)  When you buy a Nordhavn you get more than what you pay for

The resale value legacy of the Nordhavn brand is one of our strongest assets.  A boat built rugged and tough on the outside, and luxurious on the inside does not go out of style.  Our systems engineering designed to propel you to distant shores also includes easy access for maintenance and repairs.  It may appear a bit of a financial stretch to join the Nordhavn fleet, but your investment will be rewarded when your cruising ends and you list your boat for sale.  You need to enter this arena with an exit strategy – your sales associate can advise on important decisions to evaluate like if you should seek a flybridge, whether you are better off with a wide body or double walkway around the salon, what brand of stabilizers is best and so on through all of the key components.  Knowledge is power and the more you know about Nordhavn the easier it will be for you to make up your mind and the happier you will be.

6)  Working with a Nordhavn sales expert gives you a huge advantage

When you have settled on a model and are ready to make an offer we have the legal forms and a bonded and secure brokerage trust account to protect you during this process. Nordhavn salesmen specialize in this market and know what comparable boats have sold for and will help you navigate thru the purchase process.  Buying a used Nordhavn and spending a considerable sum for that privilege can be a stressful process with a lot of decisions to be made in a compressed time frame; we are trained to help make this a pleasurable experience.  We can help you prepare by putting you in touch with the top legal, insurance and finance experts in our field.  We can also connect you with current Nordhavn owners to seek their advice and solicit their opinions on what works and what doesn’t.  And, often times, a Nordhavn changes hands yet never comes up on the open market. We know who is planning to sell and who is looking for their boat well in advance and can give you inside information to react swiftly.

7) Not all yacht brokers know Nordhavns

Independent yacht brokers may not have the product knowledge or depth of experience to help you navigate through all of your choices. Additionally, independent yacht brokers do not have acesss to the rich treasure trove of background informaton that Nordhavn has on each and every Nordhavn built. If there is a need to, the Buyer of a brokerage Nordhavn can speak to the original project manager for the build of the boat as well as the designer Jeff Leishman and the other two company owners Jim Leishman and Dan Streech. This access and support extends to the months and years of ownership after the sale is made. Each Nordhavn sales person is actively involved with Nordhavn – every day! We know what is happening and what is going to happen. We can show you new boats and used boats and constructively compare the differences to help you make an informed decision. Nordhavn sales reps have new and used Nordhavns at their sales docks and can set up appointments for you to view any Nordhavn available anywhere in the world.

8) After-sale support is a key Nordhavn advantage

Training is another key component to enjoying your new Nordhavn.  From docking, anchoring and basic operations to engine checks and fuel transferring you deserve to learn firsthand from an experienced professional.  Reviewing the comprehensive Nordhavn operator’s manual (delivered with each new Nordhavn built since 2000) is very reassuring.  Your Nordhavn sales representative can also provide you access to spare parts, upgrade recommendations and access to the project manager who actually built your boat to answer that especially esoteric or unusual question. There is a lot to gain by making your purchase through Nordhavn including gaining the experience and confidence to know that you ARE ready to take off on your own.

9) Nordhavn works for free (well, actually the seller pays…)

Perhaps the best part of all is that it doesn’t cost you a dime more to have Nordhavn on your side.  The seller pays the commission and you as the buyer not only get a great deal on the boat; you get a great deal of support that is not available anywhere else.