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NORDHAVN 68
Overview
The Nordhavn 68 picks up where her iconic smaller sister, the Nordhavn 62, left off: a salty, seaworthy, aft-pilothouse yacht capable of offering extreme comfort, luxury and of course, capability. But the N68 incorporates a modern feel and better space planning, and perfectly fills the size gap that exists between the aft pilothouse N63 and the larger Nordhavn 76 in the current Nordhavn line-up.
“There are those who have great affection for the aft pilothouse boat and the 68 fits perfect among the 62, 63 and 76,” says PAE President Dan Streech.
The distinct styling of the 62 has been a Nordhavn hallmark for nearly twenty years, and the 68 captures the essence of this vessel yet it incorporates the latest thinking in design, systems and technology and packages it all into a beamier, heartier hull. The interior is stunning with modern styling and beautiful teak joiner work. And despite the size advantage, this vessel is just as easily managed by a cruising couple without need for captain and crew.
Stepping onto the boat, the massive size of the 21-foot wide expanse can be immediately felt. The 68 carries its beam further aft and has a higher freeboard forward, thus providing more room on the inside. Offered in both an asymmetrical and dual walk-around layout, the huge saloon is an ideal gathering area for when the yacht plays host to larger groups.
Meanwhile, cooking for the masses is a snap in the large gourmet galley with such features as granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Because the 68 is an aft pilothouse model, the foredeck is open so there are deck hatches for lots of light and ventilation. This is especially noticeable in the full-beam Master Suite and its luxurious head and shower forward. There are full size port lights positioned on either side which show off breathtaking views. Located just two steps down and forward from the saloon/ galley area, the bright and airy cabin offers its owners a pleasant haven for an afternoon nap or good night’s sleep.
Guests are treated to two luxurious staterooms located down a staircase just off the galley/ saloon. Two heads – one ensuite – are swathed in granite and the finest fixtures. Situated just across the hall from the staterooms is the roomy, state-of-the-art engine room with its 6’2” ceiling. Purring along is the a state of the art 425 hp single John Deere 6135AFM75 marine engine that drives forward the 205,000 lb. boat at a cruising speed of 9.5 kts.
Like the larger luxurious vessels in the Nordhavn fleet – the 72, 75EYF, 76, 78 and 86 – the Nordhavn 68 is filled with the best equipment as standard including hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, ABT stabilizers, air conditioning, and Stidd helm chairs. “This boat is so featurepacked there is not a regular option sheet for it,” says Streech.
Aft Pilothouse Non-Flybridge
Despite the N68’s commercial aft pilothouse style, true trawler aficionados felt the design’s flybridge detracted from the salty look. A Nordhavn 63 owner wanting to replicate his own non-flybridge model in a larger boat, requested an aft pilothouse N68 with the flybridge removed. “The NFB model is a simple variant of the Aft Pilothouse Nordhavn 68 but with wonderful, dramatic results,” notes Streech.
A few basic tweaks are made to the area over the pilothouse including shortening of the stack. The upshot is less windage, better stability, less weight aloft and a gorgeous battleship profile that will please the saltiest of yachties and prove ideal for anyone cruising the high latitudes.
Forward Pilothouse
Built on the same extended hull as the Aft pilothouse Nordhavn 68, the forward pilothouse version retains the same interior layout as the Nordhavn 64, but adds four feet (1.2 meters) of length to the aft cockpit, increasing the outdoor living (and playing) space to 191 square feet (17.7 square meters). An additional benefit—one that’s always appreciated— is a larger lazarette. Compared to the Nordhavn 64, the N68 forward pilothouse enjoys the advantage of a slight increase in cruising efficiency because of its longer waterline. When compared with its aft pilothouse sibling, the forward pilothouse version has a slightly larger fuel capacity at 3,230 US gallons (12,226 L) versus 3,136 US gallons (11,871 L) for the APH version.
Another central difference in the Forward versus Aft pilothouse layout is the placement of the owner’s cabin. In the FPH arrangement, the VIP stateroom is located closer to the middle of the boat – where motion is less noticeable – and therefore is more comfortable at sea and at anchor. Also, since the cabin is located in a wider part of the boat, it’s a roomier space.
N68 Quick Specs
LOA: | 68' / 20.73 M |
LWL: | 63' 2" / 19.25 M |
BEAM: | 20' 4" / 6.20 M |
DRAFT: | 7' 2" / 2.18 M |
DISPL.: | 205,000 lbs. / 92.99 MT (full load) |
Specifications
LOA: 68′ / 20.73 M
LWL: 63′ 2″ / 19.25 M
BEAM: 20′ 4″ / 6.20 M
DRAFT: 7′ 2″ / 2.18 M
DISPL.: 205,000 lbs. / 92.99 MT (full load)
FUEL CAPACITY: 3,136 US gals. / 11,871 L
WATER CAPACITY: 673 US gals. / 2,548 L
HOLDING TANK CAPACITY: 150 US gals. / 568 L
GRAY WATER TANK CAPACITY: 150 US gals. / 568 L
Structure
Hull lamination schedule per construction plan. The area below water line to use “Isophthalic” gelcoat and vinylester resin for the first three (3) layers. The hull lamination will use “Combomat” in lieu of standard M+WR. Deck lamination schedule per construction plan. “Cymax” fiberglass will be used for all deck lamination
Standard gelcoat colors from Arocoat and CCP color chart. Gelcoat for deck and superstructure to be Ferro brand “Ultra” white
Hull- Arocoat gray # 340
Deck and deck house – Ferro “Ultra” white
Boot top – Arocoat dark blue # 348
Non-skid: Arocoat – light gray, to match CCP color chart # A110
Exhaust stack/flybridge – Ferro “Ultra” white
Coring:
Cabin side (vertical surfaces): Klegecell # R75 varying degrees of thickness
Cabin top and deck (horizontal surfaces): Baltec or equivalent vertical end grain balsa, 1″ (2.5 cm) thick
Hull: Solid series of laminates
Deck/hull joint:
Between deck and hull flange: 3M 5200
Inside of joint: Three (3) layers M. & W.R. (where accessible)
Mechanical fastening: 3/8″ x 14 thru-bolt on 8″ centers (9.5 mm x 14 thru-bolt on 20.3 cm center)
Teak cap: Across stern only, varnished
Longitudinal Stringers
Hull: Seven (7) full length each port and starboard (total of 14), engine beds and floor stringers
Interior floors: per standard interior layout
Ballast: Approx. 11,000 lbs (4,990 kg) lead fixed per machinery layout drawing
Machinery
Main Engine: John Deere 6135AFM75, M2 with continuous duty rating of 425 hp @ 1900 rpm, keel cooled with dry exhaust & 24 volt starting
Gear Box: Twin Disc # 5114, with 3.43:1 electric shift, electric clutched ‘C’ PTO
Engine Instrument Panels: Murphy PowerView, six (6) start/stop locations total
Alternators: Two (2) 175 amp 24 volt DC belt driven
Engine Controls: Twin Disc Electronic controls, six (6) stations: wheel house, fly bridge and aft deck, port and starboard Portuguese bridge and engine room
Racor crank vent and air cleaner system
Two (2) 4D batteries connected in series for 24 volt start
Engine bed to have 3/16” (4.7 mm) stainless steel cap
Stainless steel rail around engine
Engine mounted on (4) vibration Isolator Polyflex mounts
Fuel Filter: One (1) Racor 75-900MAC duplex with 2 micron filter elements in addition to secondary engine mounted filter
Propeller: Hung Shen “Silent” to be highest quality available 44” x 34.5” (111.76 cm x 87.63 cm) 4-blade left hand rotation
Propeller Shaft: A22HT 3-1/2″ (8.9 cm) diameter
Taper details: Standard SAE
Spurs line cutter on main engine shaft
Stern tube: FRP
Bearing: Rubber cutlass type at aft end
Stuffing Box: Bronze-traditional
Use “T” bolt clamps in lieu of hose clamps at the stuffing box
Keel Cooler
Jacket water circuit: R.W. Fernstrum # D1281U-E1
Engine cooling system to be filled with John Deere specified mixture of coolant/antifreeze
Engine room floors: All engine room floors and structural members to be FRP with white gel coated surfaces
Noise Control
Hull Damping – area above the propeller rotation plane to be treated with two (2) layers of E-A-R Specialty Composites Isodamp CN Tiles (CN-62), alternating between resin and chopped glass to form a constrained layer damping system to be the inboard side of the shell plate. Installed as per figure 1
Engine room ceiling and forward bulkhead treated with 2″ (5.08 cm) of lead foam and 2″ (5.08 cm) of 3M Thinsulate. Inboard tank sides, aft bulkhead, underside of deck, forward side of engine room bulkhead and ventilation ducts to be treated with 2″ (5.08 cm) of lead foam and 2″ (5.08 cm) of 3M Thinsulate and covered with white aluminum panels
Salon/galley cabin sole to have 2″ (5.08 cm) Nida Core core system and 1/4″ (6 mm) “decoupler” layer
Engine room hatches to have rubber gasket and lock down mechanism
Soundown Quiet Pro lining covering engine room intake and exhaust ventilating ducts, 1” (2.54 cm) thick secured with epoxy and mechanical fasteners
Insulated bulkheads in living areas using 1″ (2.54 cm) thick 3M “Thinsulate” between panels
Engine Room Ventilation: (See Air Conditioning Systems and Ventilation Systems)
Exhaust System
Dry exhaust system: 6″ (15.24 cm) I.D.
Muffler 6″ (15.24 cm) with 6″ (15.24 cm) inlet flange and 8″ (20.32 cm) outlet flange
Custom exhaust blanket for engine room portion of exhaust
Exhaust piping under blanket is to be wrapped first with fiberglass tape
Stainless steel wrinkle belly sections per design
Soft mounted with Soundown mounts and spring hanger mounts per design
Wing engine: John Deere 4045AFM85, HE, 24volt, rated 160hp @ 2300
“V” drive Hurth marine gear 2.477:1 ratio
Heat exchanger cooled
Shaft: 1-3/4″ (4.4 cm) diameter shaft A22HT
Spurs line cutter on wing engine shaft
Gori 3-blade folding propeller
50amp, 24 volt alternator
Twin Disc electronic controls dual station
Electronic front PTO 24 volt to operate hydraulics
Two (2) “Group 31” batteries in series for 24 volt start
20 gallon (75.7 Liter) day tank per PAE design
Racor 900 MA fuel filter with 2 micron filter element in addition to engine mounted filter between day tank and engine
Dual station panels, wheelhouse and flybridge. Also includes one “Power View” Murphy gauge
Engine bed to have 3/16″ (4.7 mm) thick stainless steel cap
5″ (12.7 cm) Centek exhaust check valve
Generator
Generator Onan model # MDKBT 27.5 kW, 120/240 volt, AC 60 Hz, 1800 rpm. Includes sound enclosure
Wet exhaust system using gen-sep
24 volt start
Alternator: 20 amp
ABT Hydraulic System
ABT hydraulic system to include following:
38 hp bow and stern thrusters using 12″ (30.48 cm) tunnels with proportional controls at five (5) stations
Hydraulically powered anchor wash pump – 180 gallons (681 liters) per minute
Hydraulically powered 180 gallons (681 liters) per minute emergency bilge pump with manifold system and plumbing to four (4) bilge areas
TRAC # 300 digital stabilizer system with 12 sq. ft. (30.4 sq cm) fins, kelp deflectors and dual station control. Fin winglets not included. System is without winglet assembly.
One (1) Maxwell VWC 4500 windlasses with dual station controls
Hydraulics will be cooled by hydraulic cooling pump through heat exchanger
Vise in engine room at work bench
Plumbing
Water Tank
Number and capacity: Two (2) totaling 673 gallons (2,547.5 liters) automatic valve to switch between tanks, switch located at Wema gauges
Material: Integral fiberglass with vinylester resin and FDA approved gel coated interior
Inspection plates: Appropriately positioned and sized for access
Tank air tested to 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg) per sq. inch
Tank has “Wema” level gauge
Tank baffles is spaced on 24″ (61 cm) centers as shown in design – and removable for interior access
Exterior of tank finished in blue gel coat
Tank complies with ABYC section H-23 for potable water systems for use on boats
Cleanliness: Tank interior surfaces are thoroughly vacuumed and wiped down prior to final closure
Fuel Tanks
Number and capacity: Three (3) totaling 3,136 gallons (11,871 liters) with one centerline aluminum “Supply Reservoir” at 80 gallons (303 Liters)
FRP construction from male molds using Vinylester resin. To comply with all ABYC codes for diesel fuel tanks. Tanks to be coated with fire retardant gelcoat on outside to comply with ABYC section H-33.20 for fire resistance
Inspection Plates appropriately positioned for interior access by average size man. Plates to be fitted with labels that contain all information as stated in ABYC section H-33.16.3. Each internal baffle to have a removable panel to allow access to entire interior of all fuel tanks
Fuel system to include a powder coated aluminum supply reservoir, which feeds by gravity from all fuel tanks. Bottom part of reservoir to be fitted with a drain valve at the bottom of the reservoir for water and debris purging and with a water sensor – illuminating a light and audible alarm in wheelhouse if excessive water is present. Reservoir fitted with five (5) draw spigots for main, two (2) generators, wing engine and spare – mounted at lower level of reservoir but above water sensing probe. All returns from main, wing and generator plumbed into reservoir via a return manifold
Sight gauges provided for two (2) engine room tanks. Forward tanks share one (1) sight gauge located under the stairs
Each tank to be air tested to 4 .5 lb (2.04 kg) per sq. inch
Provide baffles on 24″ (61 cm) centers
Transfer manifold and 24 volt DC Orberdorfer gear pump 3.5 gallons (13.2 liters) per minute fuel pump with timer switch and Racor 1000 fuel filter with 10 micron element which can transfer fuel from one tank to another and scrub fuel while transferring. Transfer is also used to fill top part of supply reservoir for consumption testing when main fuel tank level drops below the level of the testing part of the reservoir
Exterior of tanks finished in red gel coat
Cleanliness: tank interior surfaces to be vacuumed and wiped clean before final closure
Each tank to have two (2) 1” (2.54 cm) I.D. vent lines
Each tank to have separate 2” (5.08 cm) I.D. fill pipe located a minimum distance of 18” (45.72 cm) from any ventilation openings
All hardware that comes in contact with fuel to be bonded into the 24 volt DC ground system
Fuel Pipe and Hose
Supply lines from tanks to supply reservoir are 1-1/2” (3.81 cm) I.D. with Aeroquip brand fuel hose and swaged brass fittings
Fuel line from supply reservoir to main engine filter is 3/4″ (1.9 cm) I.D. with Aeroquip brand fuel hose and swaged brass fittings
Fuel lines from supply reservoir to optional generator and wing engine to be 1/2” (1.3 cm) I.D. with Aeroquip brand fuel hose and swaged fittings
Vent lines to be fuel certified, reinforced hose 1” (2.54 cm) I.D.
Water Hoses
Cold water: Hose from water tanks to water pump and to accumulator to be 1″ (2.54 cm) diameter reinforced and approved for potable water. Branch lines to be 1/2″ (1.3 cm) Shurflo “Shurpex” brand semi rigid tubing with quick connect fittings (blue)
Hot water: Reinforced 1/2″ (1.3 cm) Shurflo “Shurpex” brand semi rigid tubing with quick connect fittings (red)
Sea water hoses: Reinforced for marine use and provided with double stainless steel clamps below the water line
All hoses used shall meet the requirements for service as set out by ABYC for the system intended
Hot Water Heater System:
Heater: Torrid with heat exchanger and single 240vac element
Thru Hulls: Bronze body, stainess steel balls and Teflon seats
Grounding wire: # 6 gauge green wire
Each thru hull to have a clearly visible tag indicating use
Each thru hull to be easily accessible
Fresh Water System
Main Pump: Headhunter Mach 5 Model # M5-115 – 120 volt with pressure regulator and Groco WSA-1000 strainer on pump inlet
Groco # PST5 accumulator tank with pressure gauge
Hose from water tanks to water pumps and to accumulator to be 1″ (2.54 cm) diameter reinforced and approved for potable water
Back up Pump: Head hunter “X-Caliber” 12-24 volt DC pump Model # XR-124
Filter: US water filter housing with a 5 micron sediment filter installed downstream of fresh water discharge manifold
Pump Selection Manifolds x two (2): Pump inlet and discharge manifolds made of stainless steel standard pipe. Supply manifold furnished with isolation ball valves from each fresh water tank, to each fresh water pump, and from the water maker. Discharge manifold furnished with isolation valves from each pump. Fitted with automatic valve for easy operation at Wema gauge
Plumbing fixtures
Head sinks: Owner’s, forward guest, starboard guest and pilothouse head. Under counter mount – HCG L 337 white oval sink (4 total)
Galley sink: Double stainless steel Kohler # K-3351
Head faucets: Grohe Model # 33413 chrome (4 total)
Galley and engine room sink faucets: Two (2) total Grohe Model # 33939 1 B0 chrome/black
Aft deck faucet is folding faucet. Scandvik # MR4550
Engine room sink and aft deck sink: local made stainless steel
Shower fixtures: Three (3) All Grohe # 28179 handle, # 28786 soap dish, # 28.820 24″ (61 cm) shower bar, # 28.151 hose, # 34.436 thermostat valve
Bilge Pumps
Electric: Four (4) Par Jabsco 36600 24 volt 7.9 gallons (29.9 liters) per minute. Diaphragm 3/4″ (1.9 cm) diameter ports, with “Ultra Senior” 24 volt auto float switch # UPS-01-24/32. One (1) in each water tight compartment
Manual: Four (4) Edson # 638 AL. One (1) in each water tight compartment
Hydraulic drive emergency pump: One (1) “Pacer” 180 gallons (681 liters) per minute plumbed to all water tight compartments. Manifold for emergency pump to be located in easily accessible location
High Water Bilge Pump System – engine room: Rule Model 16A, 3700 gallons (14,006 liters) per hour, 24 volt AC, Rule Model #33AL high water bilge alarm, and “Ultra Senior” bilge switch
High Water Bilge Alarm Panel – pilothouse per PAE design. High water bilge sense will come from standard. Ultra Senior in each bilge compartment. Visual and audio alarm panel in pilot house
Toilets and Holding Tank System
All toilets to be Tecma Silence plus (white) (4 total)
Water supply to toilets to be fresh water only
Holding Tank: One (1) Integral FRP with vinylester resin 150 gallon (568 liters) holding tank
Use only PVC pipe or Sealand “Odor Safe” hose
Holding tank overboard pumps: Edson “Bone Dry” # 120ELB 20 gallons (75.7 liters) per minute 120 volt AC electric and Edson “Bone Dry” # 557BR 20 gallons (75.7 liters) per minute manual pump per drawing
Holding tank vent to use Sealand # 310002 vent filter
Deck fitting for portable evacuation facility
Holding Tank Level Monitor: Sealand 24 volt Tank Watch 4 panel and cap with vent, 45″ (114.3 cm) probes # 600115, including universal flange 3″ (7.62 cm) NPT with gasket and stainless steel hardware, 24 volt “Do Not Flush” status panel # 700024 and shut down relay # 342490 warning system at each toilet
Fresh Water Outlets
Fresh water outlets on the foredeck, aft deck, flybridge and one (1) in engine room using stainless steel “Scandvik” spigot
Gray Water System
Tank: One (1) Integral FRP 150 gallon (568 liters) tank. All sinks, showers, and air conditioning condensate to drain to tank. All drains to have “P” traps and sloped downhill run to tank. Exception: engine room sink and lower guest heads (sinks and showers) will be pumped to gray water tank . Tank equipped with electric and manual discharge pumps, level switch for pump starting, and level monitor system
Electric Discharge Pump: Sealand T24 discharge pump 24 volt with auto/manual switching. Pump inlet to draw within 1″ (2.54 cm) of the absolute bottom of the tank. Pump to discharge overboard through anti siphon loop
Level Switch: Ultra Junior pump switch (float type) # WPS-02-24/32, 24 volt to auto start and stop the gray water pump in the AUTO mode. In AUTO mode, switch to start pump at 2-1/2″ (6.25 cm) depth and stop pump at 1″ (2.54 cm) depth
Level Monitor System: Headhunter 24 volt Tank Sentry Panel WPS-1500
Manual back up pump: Edson Model # 638AL
Fitting provided for deck pump out
“Hepvo” odor valve fitted on gray water system
Plumbing Misc.
“Scandvik” aft deck shower installed on transom per PAE design
LPG System
LPG system with two (2) 30 lb. (13.6 kg) aluminum LPG bottles with “Trident” two stage regulator and “Xintex” monitor panel # XINTX#S-2A with two (2) sniffers located per PAE design
Raw water supply to various systems: Individual raw water inlet thru hulls per item requiring raw water
Wing engine, generator(s), water maker intake and air conditioning
Each inlet to have Groco strainers
Each thru hull on the exterior to have grate installed to keep debris out
Oil Change System
System utilizes a 24 volt DC Oberdorfer gear pump 3.5 gallons (13.2 litres) per minute to drain and fill engine lube oil from/to crank cases of main, wing and generator(s) engines. Pump is controlled by three (3) position switch mounted at pump location. Switch positions to be labeled “ENGINE OIL DRAIN”, “OFF”, “ENGINE OIL FILL
Oil change manifold. Manifold, pump and control switch to be located in an accessible and comfortable location. Engine side of manifold to include isolation valves for each engine. Pump discharge/fill side to include a hose of suitable length for drawing from and discharging to a locally placed container
Engine room sink sump system
System to be self contained with external whale gulper pump and Ultra senior float switch consisting of sump enclosure, sump pump and float switch
Sump pump to discharge to the gray water tank
Electrical
AC System
A.C. SYSTEM: Vessel is fitted with two (2) 240 volt AC. House shore power is fed through a 12KVA isolation transformer. Current is distributed through custom PAE electrical panels containing 240 volt AC and 120 volt AC sections, volt and amp meters and individual breakers for functions
Two (2) Victron Quattro 24/5000/120-100/100 charger/inverters with color display remote panel & battery monitor. Inverters are installed in a “series/stack” configuration enabling the vessel to have 120 volt AC and 240 volt AC inverted power. Electrical panel is fitted with an inverter bypass switch in the event of failure
AC Outlets are standard US format in black 120 volt AC. Location shown on drawing
All outlets in head compartment and galley are GFCI type in black
All external outlets have water proof covers
Two (2) Glendinning shore power cord retrieval systems with barrels located in the transom. One each for the 240 volt house shore power and air conditioning shore power. Each system to be provided with 85′ (25.9 m) of useable shore power cable from the transom
Standard shore power inlets located on the port side of foredeck
DC System
DC power is provided by 24 volt DC and 12 volt DC systems. The primary DC system is 24 volts and the secondary system is 12 volts for any equipment that is only available in 12 volts
Batteries
Standard batteries are located per PAE machinery drawing as follows:
24 volt DC house battery bank – consists of twelve (12) 8D, 12 volt “Lifeline” AGM @ 255 Ah each. Two (2) groups of six (6) batteries each are connected in parallel. The two groups are connected in series to provide a total battery bank rating of 1530 amps at 24 volt. Includes Link 10 battery monitor
12 volt DC power is supplied to the pilot house distribution panel by one (1) Group 31 “Lifeline” AGM @ 105 Ah battery. A Xantrex 12 volt DC 20 amp three bank output battery charger charges the batteries through the inverter
Main engine starting – Two (2) 4D “Lifeline” AGM @ 255 Ah each connected in series for 24 volt starting. Switching logic to parallel with 24 volt house bank for emergency starting
Generator starting – Two (2) Group 31 “Lifeline” AGM @ 105 Ah each connected in series for 24 volt starting. Switching logic to parallel with 24 volt house bank for emergency starting
Wing engine starting – Two (2) Group 31 “Lifeline” AGM @ 105 Ah each connected in series for 24 volt starting. Switching logic to parallel with 24 volt house bank for emergency starting
Battery Charging
24 volt battery charging is provided in the following ways:
Outback inverter/chargers provide a total of 120/240 amps at 24 volts
One (1) “Skylla” 100 amp charger – TG 24/100 (1+1), part number SDTG2401003. This charger is a back up to the inverter/charger and serves as a battery charger when the vessel is in a 50 Hz environment
Main engine starting battery bank is charged from the house bank through a diode isolator
27.5 KW Onan generator has its own 20 amp 24 volt alternator which charges its starting battery
Wing engine has its own 100 amp 24 volt alternator which charges its starting battery
Cable/Wiring
Battery cable: to be sized per electrical drawing and color-coded
When possible wiring to be color coded per ABYC standards
All wiring to be “tinned” copper
All wiring connections except behind electrical panels to be sealed with “shrink wrap”. Connectors to be ring type with closed end with seamless construction
Lightning ground system per PAE drawing
Preparation for SSB radio ground: ground ribbon only, ran from pilot house to lower machinery space (external ground plate optional)
Electrolysis Control
All thru hulls to be bonded together with a # 6 green wire and tied to the DC ground system
All hardware mounted below water line – i.e. stuffing box, rudder shoe, rudder frame, all thru hulls, engines, and strainers to be grounded into bonding system
Three (3) zinc plates to be tied into the bonding system
“Perry nut” zinc on end of propeller shaft
AC Genset
AC Genset – Onan Model # MDKBT 27.5 kW / 24 volt DC with sound shield providing 120/240 volt AC current at 60 Hz
Generator fuel filter – Racor 900MA
Gen-step exhaust system
Electrical Panels
Main AC distribution and control panel located per PAE drawing
Main DC distribution and control panel located per PAE drawing
Sub distribution panel in wheel house and Lazarette
House battery control panel located in lazarette
Engine/gen start battery and emergency parallel control panel at entrance to engine room
Generator start/stop panel located at the main panel
Steering
Kobelt Steering System: 35 degree rudder deflection, single station (wheel house) flybridge to have jog lever steering only
Helm Pump x one (1): Flybridge will have jog lever steering
Unbalanced Cylinders x two (2)
Safety and bypass valve
Twin Arm Tiller Arm
Filler Tank
Hydraulic lines: Seamless copper tubing 3/4″ (1.9 cm) I.D. with reinforced rubber hydraulic lines to the hydraulic rams
Steering wheel: 30″ (76.2 cm) stainless steel destroyer type in wheel house only
Emergency tiller: To attach to top of rudderpost and stow in Lazarette – fabricated of stainless steel with 1″ (2.54 cm) I.D. stainless steel eyes welded 10″ (25.4 cm) in from the end of the tiller arm for attaching a block and tackle rig. 10. The emergency tiller deck plate will be accessed via locker doors on the transom inboard bulkhead. This is in lieu of creating a recess for it
Stainless steel steering manifold located in lazarette with valving for two (2) autopilot pumps
Rudder
Rudder stock: 3-1/2″ (8.9 cm) A22 HS
Rudder: FRP
Rudder carrier shoe: Two piece fabricated 316 stainless steel. Main piece fastened to hull by rivets. Aft piece removable so that rudder can be removed. Shoe to have a zinc plate
Rudder stock stuffing box: Bronze traditional style
Rudder stock tube: FRP with bronze/rubber cutlass bearing at the bottom
Use “T” bolt clamps in lieu of hose clamps at the stuffing box
Interior Finish / Equipment
General
Cushions throughout boat with buyer’s choice of factory supplied leather
Interior steps to be all teak. Corner of steps to have non-skid varnish
Interior lockers and drawers to be locking “Timage” with chrome push button
Interior overhead panels – Majilite or equivalent, vinyl covered. Removable, held in place by Velcro
Interior door lock sets to be Mobella # 3635U “Mc Coy” chromed brass with all chrome trim ring
Interior cabin doors to have door hooks
Hanging lockers to have automatic interior lights controlled by micro switch. Lined with “Cedar” wood
Solid (non louvered) cored doors for heads and staterooms 1″ (2.54 cm) thick
Interior teak woodwork including cabin sole in pilot house to be varnished with 60% gloss varnish
Salon table, pilothouse table to be varnished with high gloss varnish
All hand rails to be teak
Structural bulkheads dividing staterooms and heads to have 3/4” (1.9 cm) furring strips on each side to allow application of 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick sound insulation. The finished bulkhead material of 3/8” (9.5 mm) thickness to be applied over this
Hull staving to match the overhead material
Galley
Sub zero # 700TCI refrigerator/freezer with teak doors
Counter top: Granite with bull nosed edges
Flooring: Ceramic tile or limited selection of factory stone tile
Cabinet paneling: Varnished teak (including appliance alcoves)
GE cooktop stainless steel
GE stainless steel electric convection wall oven 220 volt AC # PK916SMSS
Locker and drawer interior finish: Formica white
GE “Advantium” # SCA1001KSS convection/microwave oven with exhaust blower
GE Profile 15″ (38.1 cm) stainless steel trash compactor # GCG1580LSS
Dishwasher 18″ (45.7 cm) Miele # G 1202 Sci
Garbage disposal Insinkerator 3/4 hp “Pro Essential” # 444SS. Includes pneumatic switch
Stove backsplash and area under raised bar to be lined with granite
Sub zero # 700 drawer freezer with teak doors. Installed under stairway at port side
All appliances with doors to be fitted with a secure locking mechanism
Main Salon
Floors: Carpet with Soundown underlayment pad
Cabinet/paneling: Varnished teak
Locker interior finish: Wood veneer
Bar stools three (3) per PAE design
Aritex lift system for 42″ (106.7 cm) flat screen TV installed starboard aft corner (TV not included )
Teak valance/air con soffit port and starboard and aft sides of salon
Two overhead teak hand rails
Built in settee along port side
Dining table on starboard side with six chairs
Book shelves under stairway at forward end
Master Cabin
Floors: Carpet with Soundown underlayment pad
Cabinet/paneling: Varnished teak
Hanging locker interior finish: “Cedar wood” natural finish
Space allocated for flat screen TV on lift system up to 50″ (127 cm) – (TV and Lift are not included)
Custom chair starboard side
Mattresses: Foam with mattress ticking
Book shelves as drawn
Master Head
Flooring: Ceramic tile or limited selection of factory stone tile
Counter top: Granite with bull nosed edges
Mirrors and towel bars: As shown on drawings
Molded FRP shower stall
Cabinet/joiner work: All teak
Locker and drawer interior finish: Formica
Head exhaust blower with 30 minute timer
Toilet paper holder
Frameless glass shower door
Hanging locker and dresser as drawn
Port Guest Cabin
Floors: Carpet with pad
Cabinet/joiner work: Teak paneling with solid trim
Hanging locker interior finish: “Cedar wood” natural finish
Mattresses: Foam with mattress ticking
Guest Head Forward
Flooring: Ceramic tile or limited selection of factory stone tile
Countertops: Granite with bull nosed edges
Mirrors and towel bars: As shown on drawings
Molded FRP shower stall
Locker and drawer interior finish: Formica
Exhaust blower with 30 minute timer
Toilet paper holders
Aluminum and glass bi-fold shower door
Cabinet/joiner work: All teak
Pantry locker with adjustable shelves next to the galley
Starboard Guest Cabin
Floors: Carpet with pad
Cabinet/joiner work: Teak paneling with solid trim
Hanging locker interior finish: “Cedar wood” natural finish
Mattresses: Foam with mattress ticking
Guest Head Starboard
Flooring: Ceramic tile or limited selection of factory stone tile
Countertops: Granite with bull nosed edges
Mirrors and towel bars: As shown on drawings
Molded FRP shower stalls
Locker and drawer interior finish: Formica
Exhaust blower with 30 minute timer
Toilet paper holders
Aluminum and glass bi-fold shower door
Cabinet/joiner work: All teak
Pilothouse
Layout per PAE drawing
Floors: Teak and spruce – varnish
Cabinet/joiner work: Varnished teak
Countertops and instrument panel faces: Formica # 909-58 matte black
Dinette table: Teak with high gloss varnish.
“U” shaped settee with chart drawers under
Helm seat – One (1) Stidd 500N-2X2 Low Back “Slimline”. Ultra leather and pedestal color are buyer’s choice
Chart light: “F4″ Touch LED light, bulkhead mount. 19” (48.3 cm)
Locker interior finish: Veneer wood
Book shelves and chart drawers as shown on drawings
Hand rails: One (1) each at the port and starboard doors
Compass – Ritchie SS 5000 5″ (12.7 cm)
Pilot berth with 5″ (12.7 cm) thick foam mattress behind settee with storage under
Chart table with drawers and slide-out shelf for printer (Printer not included)
Desk with large file drawers
Teak and stainless steel stairs going up to flybridge as on N72
Pilothouse Head
Flooring: Teak and spruce – varnished
Cabinetry: Varnished teak
Toilet paper holder
Exhaust blower with 30 minute timer
Countertops: Granite with bull nosed edges
Forepeak (Chain Locker)
Shelves: Longitudinal FRP shelf for storage of spare anchor line
Anchor line deck hawse fitting
Two pad eyes in locker
Finish: Painted with gray gel coat
Laundry Area
Washer and dryer: Bosch washing machine # WAS24460UC and 240 volt AC Bosch dryer # WTV76100UC located at base of steps to guest cabins
Slide out shelf between the stacked washer and dryer to fold clothes
Air Conditioning | Fire Protection System | Lighting | Exterior Deck Hardware
Air Conditioning
Air handler zones operated by remote mounted compressors with SMX controls. Zones are:
FN10C-P/EHBO10C – Starboard guest cabin and head – (1 zone) 10,000 BTU
FN10C-P/EHBO10C – Port guest cabin and head – (1 zone) 10,000 BTU
FN12C-P/EHBO12C – Master cabin and head – 12,000 BTU (2 zones) 24,000 BTU
FN24C-P/EHBO24C – Wheelhouse – 24,000 BTU (2 zones) 48,000 BTU
FN12C-P/EHBO12C – Galley – 12,000 BTU (1 zone) 12,000 BTU
FN24C-P/EHBO24C – Salon – 24,000 BTU 48,000 BTU
FN16C-P/EHBO16C – Engine room – 16,000 BTU 16,000 BTU
Heating
Air conditioning is “reverse cycle” for heating. Also, each air handler is equipped with an inductive “heat strip” for use in cold water situations where the reverse cycle system is not efficient
Engine Room Ventilation System
Two (2) Intake Blowers – 230 volt AC 50/60 Hz rated at 2000 CFM (56.6 CMM) @ 0.0″ SP @ 60 Hz. Two (2) louvered vents on aft deck wings with screened blower inlet
One (1) Exhaust Blower – 230 volt AC 50/60 Hz rated at 2000 CFM (56.6 CMM) @ 0.0″ SP @ 60 Hz. One (1) vent on aft side exhaust stack with screened blower inlet
Fire/Smoke Dampers – Ruskin CD36 low leakage control damper, 12″x12″ (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) stainless steel rear flanged equipped with a side mounted Honeywell H-2024 (24 volt DC) fast-acting, two position actuator. One (1) damper each installed on the engine room side of each blower for easy access. Each damper will be normally open and will close on SEAFIRE actuation. For boats equipped with main engine dry exhaust, one (1) damper each installed on the inside of each main engine exhaust stack louvered vent opening – damper size to be compatible with stack opening
Auto blower stop and damper closure on engine room SEAFIRE Actuation (See “Fire Protection System”)
Note: See “Noise Control” item F
Lazarette And Forward Machinery Compartment
One (1) exhaust blower each compartment – 24 volt DC – rated at 350 CFM
Auto Blower Stop on SEAFIRE actuation in the compartment
Heads
One (1) exhaust blower each head (3 total) – 120 volt AC. 60 Hz – rated at 150 CFM. On/Off wall switch for blower start and stop
One (1) Decorator spring-wound mechanical timer each head – Switches wired in blower circuit to stop fan at zero setting
Staterooms
One (1) Supply Blower for master, forward guest staterooms (3 total). 120 volt AC. 60 Hz – rated at 150 CFM (4.25 CMM). On/Off wall switch for blower start and stop
Outside air supplied from a louvered intake and ducted to the stateroom. Exhaust air from each stateroom routed to berthing passageway
Blower located to ensure minimal noise in stateroom
Fire Protection System
SEAFIRE Fixed System Fire Extinguishers – three (3) systems
Engine Room
One (1) SEAFIRE Model # FD-1500-M
One (1) SEAFIRE Automatic Engine Shutdown System Model # 131-260
24 volt DC for main engine, generators, engine room blowers, fire/smoke dampers
One (1) SEAFIRE Manual Discharge Cable 30′ (9.14 m) Model # 135-030
Lazarette
One (1) SEAFIRE Model # FD-700-M
One (1) SEAFIRE Deluxe Discharge Alarm Model # 131-401
One (1) SEAFIRE Manual Discharge Cable 30′ (9.14 m) Model # 135-030
Forward Bilge (Machinery Compartment):
One (1) SEAFIRE Model # FD-300-M
One (1) SEAFIRE Deluxe Discharge Alarm Model # 131-401
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Pilothouse, flybridge, galley and salon: One (1) each USCG TYPE B-II (4 total)
(3) Cabins: One (1) each USCG TYPE B-1 (3 Total)
Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in each sleeping cabin, engine room, salon/galley, wheel house and lazarette (8 total)
Lighting
Main overhead lighting throughout interior: 24 volt Cantalupi. Lighting controlled by wall switches in black
Exterior overhead lights, flybridge and side decks: 24 volt Cantalupi
Overhead reading lights: 24 volt Cantalupi direction spot lights controlled from separate switches
Engine Room and Lazarette Lights
120 volt AC fluorescent
24 volt DC back-up lighting
Courtesy Lights
Exterior: LED, 24 volt, stainless steel
Interior: LED, 24 volt, stainless steel
Hanging Locker Lights and miscellaneous – Locker Lights: 24 volt
Navigation lights and signal lights for vessels over 39′ 4″ (12 m): Aqua Signal
Port navigation light – # 43300 24 volt
Star navigation light – # 43200 24 volt
Stern light – # 43500 24 volt
Steaming light – # 43400 24 volt
Anchor light – # 43000 24 volt
Restricted maneuverability lights: # 43000 x one (1) all around white – # 43004 x two (2) all around red. 24 volt
“Light Stand” per PAE design
Owner’s cabin: 24 volt Cantalupi chrome swing arm reading lights x two (2)
Deck Floodlights: Three (3) Aqua signal 120 volt/500 watt mounted on port and starboard spreaders and forward under side of Portuguese bridge to shine on foredeck/boat deck
Port and Starboard Guest cabin reading lights: Cantalupi chrome swing arm reading lights x four (4)
ACR dual beam electronic spot light (RCL 100D). Dual station remote control. Unit mounted on the exhaust stack
Exterior Deck Hardware
All horizontal surfaces on deck to have Gibco non-skid pattern as shown in deck plan – standard non-skid to be a contrasting color to parameter deck
Stainless 316 handrails 1-1/4″ (3.18 cm) diameter with electro-polished bases. All rails shown on PAE drawings to be standard in addition to those specified
Transom hand rails
Rail on underside of aft deck overhang
Rail at stairs going up from side decks to foredeck port and starboard
Stainless steel 316 Hawse fittings: Six (6) starboard side and six (6) port side per drawing 5″ x 10″ (12.7 cm x 25.4 cm) with cleats. Recessed into bulwarks where possible. One (1) on aft center line with cleat
Bollard – Aritex # A251Type 400 stainless steel 316 bollard, one (1) centerline aft of windlass per drawing
Upper rub rail cap to be 316 stainless steel 2-1/2″ w x 7/16″ thick (6.35 cm w x 11 mm thick) fastened with flush 316 stainless steel fasteners. Stainless steel caps on upper and lower rub rails as shown in design
Lower rub rail cap to be 316 stainless steel 1-1/2″ w x 5/16″ thick (6.35 cm w x 8 mm thick)
Manship stainless steel oval ports in hull and deck as shown on design. Ports positioned as follows:
Five (5) starboard side hull 8″ x 16″ (20.3 cm x 40.6 cm) oval ( three (3) lower ports in starboard guest cabin are to be fixed and two (2) forward ports above dresser are to be opening )
Five (5) port side of hull 8″ x 16″ (20.3 cm x 40.6 cm) oval (three 3 lower ports in port guest cabin are to be fixed and two (2) forward ports in shower are to be opening)
All opening ports to be fitted with screens and deadlights
Custom Manship 12″ x 34″ (30.48 cm x 86.36 cm) rectangular fixed port lights with 3/4″ (1.9 cm) thick tempered glass in owner’s cabin installed horizontally port and starboard provide removable dead lights (4 total)
Custom Manship 12″ (30.48 cm) diameter opening port hole with dead light. Located at forward end of deck house over entrance to owner’s cabin
Stainless steel 316 double bow roller – rollers to be slotted for chain
Stainless steel 316 bow pulpit, rails and stanchions to be 1-1/4″ (3.18 cm) diameter. Bow pulpit to have socket for 1″ (2.54 cm) burgee staff. Bases to be round with fastening stud welded on bottom, except upper deck which will be fastened with flat head screw
Foredeck to have solid 316 stainless rail with lifeline in middle section. Lifeline to be 5/16″ (7 mm) diameter 1 x 19 stainless steel wire without vinyl coating, with 1-1/4″ (3.18 cm) diameter stanchions. Bases to be round with fastening stud welded on bottom. All bases to have drain holes on bottom
Windshield Wipers: “Exalto” four (4) 2-speed self-parking motor, with wash system for four (4) front windows
Horn: Kahlenberg dual trumpet # D-1
Deck hatches: Per deck plan, Lewmar – two (2) x # 60 “Ocean Series” and two (2) x # 70 “Ocean Series” to include ocean air insect and privacy screens (4 total)
Access to flybridge from wheel house thru PCM door/hatch.
Windows to be Pacific Coast Marine with 1/2” (1.3 cm) thick tempered glass
All side windows to be tinted glass
All salon and fore and aft wheel house windows to be recessed 1″ (2.54 cm)
Four (4) wheel house opening windows to be PCM with insect screens. Port side starboard side and two aft
Aluminum doors by Pacific Coast Marine as follows (Note: Interior as well as exterior PCM doors are included in this schedule):
Wheel house – Two (2) each, “Weather Tight” Dutch door, one left hand mortise hinge, one right hand mortise hinge. C.O. 21″ x 73″ (53.3 cm x 185.4 cm)
Salon aft – One (1) each, “Weather Tight” single door, main opening on left side, mortise hinges. C.O. 34″ x 73″ (86.7 cm x 185.4 cm)
Galley – One (1) each, “Weather Tight” Dutch door, right hand mortise hinge. C.O. 21″ x 73″ (53.3 cm x 185.4 cm)
Salon port side – One (1) each, “Weather Tight” single door, left hand mortise hinge. C.O. 34″ x 73″ (86.7 cm x 185.4 cm)
Engine room – One (1) each, “Water Tight” # PCM4170-W with sound blanket core, painted. Left hand surface mount hinge. C.O. 21″ x 73″ (53.3 cm x 185.4 cm)
Lazarette – One (1) each, with port hole, “Water Tight” # PCM4170-W with sound blanket core, painted. Right hand surface mount hinge. C.O. 21″ x 46″ (53.3 cm x 116.8 cm)
Boarding doors: port and starboard – opening in two (2) pieces. Top to fold up and over and bottom to open outboard. Stern doors per drawing. Doors to have Aritex stainless steel “blind” dog lock/handles
Davit: 2500 lb. (1134 kg) capacity hydraulic standpipe davit with boom extension from 11’ to 16′ (3.7 m-6.1 m). Davit sized and positioned to launch dinghies from port and starboard side
Aft deck exterior cabinet
Sink: stainless steel to drain directly overboard
Faucet: Aft deck faucet is folding faucet “Scandvik” # MR4550
Control alcove for engine control ABT bow and stern thruster jog levers, optional rudder angle indicator and optional steering jog, start/stop, air horn push buttons and forward windlass control
Bottom treatment: Three (3) layers of epoxy barrier coat and three (3) coats of anti fouling paint
Portuguese bridge deck and flybridge deck to drain through scuppers 2″ (5.08 cm) diameter in addition to freeing ports as shown on design
Anchor well to drain through scupper 2″ (5.08 cm) diameter
Port and starboard storage lockers in Portuguese bridge
FRP exhaust stack/radar mast with flag halyards port and starboard
Portuguese bridge control stations port and starboard side of forward Portuguese bridge. Station to be in pod at forward corners with enough room for DDEC control, bow and stern thruster controls, start/stop, and horn
Flybridge per PAE design, Norcold #DE0751 drinks refrigerator, and one (1) Stidd “Slimline” helm chair # 500N-2×2 white vinyl and settee with vinyl cushions and FRP table. Ritchie SS 5000 compass installed
Stern capstan winch: Maxwell VC 2500 24 volt per PAE design x one (1)
Flag staff: 48″ (122 cm) teak flag staff with socket for aft cap rail
Door to foredeck through Portuguese bridge with Aritex stainless steel dog set and custom pantograph hinges
Custom double gasket FRP deck hatch per PAE design
Anchor: 300 lb. (136 kg) stainless steel plow
Chain: 400′ – 1/2″ HT (10.2 m -12.7 mm) chain
Swim ladder: Stainless steel with teak steps mounted on swim step
Cleats: Two (2) pop-up style 10″ (25.4 cm) cleats on swim step port and starboard for dinghy tie up
Windlass: Maxwell VWC 4500 hydraulic with band brake and 1/2″ (1.3 cm) HT chain gypsy
Maxwell chain stopper for 1/2″ (1.3 cm) diameter HT chain
All exterior locker doors to use stainless steel flush latches
All exterior locker doors to have FRP louvered vents
All exterior door keepers to be ABI # 2039CH
Two (2) fishing pole holders flushed into bulwarks in cockpit. One each port and starboard sides with drains
Stainless steel stem plate with anchor wash nozzle and Nordhavn emblem
Large pad eye at stem through boot top
Three (3) “U” shaped rails across swim step
Nordhavn name plates x two (2) port and starboard side per PAE design
40 gallon (151.4 liter) gasoline storage tank with electric pump installed in port Portuguese bridge locker
“Flopper Stopper” system for use at anchor. System to include folding poles port and starboard with associated rigging and two Prime “wing” type flopper plates
Marquip Sea ladder with brackets at port and starboard side of bow for access to dingy after launching
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NORDHAVN 68
‘MARGARET JEAN’
NAME: | “Margaret Jean” |
MODEL: | Nordhavn 68 |
YEAR: | 2020 |
PRICE: | SOLD |