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NORDHAVN 50
Nordhavn 50
Overview
This Model Is No Longer In Production
The Nordhavn 50 represents the best of both boating worlds. Designed for bluewater voyaging off soundings, she is equally at home moored in the world’s most glamorous harbor or tied up at one’s favorite yacht club. Born with the same uncompromising dedication to the principles of the full displacement hull that gave rise to the globe-circling Nordhavn 46, whose origins were inspired by Captain Robert Beebe’s book Voyaging Under Power, the Nordhavn 50 creates a new standard in long range cruising yachts. Ruggedly built and capable of crossing any ocean, she brings a refreshing, contemporary sense of style to a world grown weary of look-alike, cookie-cutter trawlers.
With a modern, full displacement hull that has evolved from the traditional ocean-voyaging passagemaker, the Nordhavn 50 fuses a unique blend of seakeeping ability, surprising performance and modern styling. It is the product of extensive tank testing, a progressive advancement of the successful ocean-crossing designs by Jeff Leishman and the Nordhavn design team at Pacific Asian Enterprises. Indeed, the cumulative effect of making a number of meaningful refinements to a pure, full displacement hull design results in a level of performance that will satisfy many of those who are considering a semi-displacement boat. At the same time, the offshore integrity of its fundamental, full displacement design philosophy remains intact.
When considering the purchase of a new yacht, it is important to clearly define how that yacht is to be used. One must first match their requirements to a particular kind of boat and then to a specific model. It may be helpful to know that Nordhavn owners in general have very ambitious cruising plans and actively use their boats for serious, long range voyaging. Whether one’s plans include crossing oceans, exploring out-of-the-way spots along distant coasts, or simply discovering new gunkholes in one’s own cruising area, Nordhavns provide their owners with a safe, comfortable and luxurious home at sea. The Nordhavn 50 in particular is the ideal size for a couple who prefers to run their own boat without a paid crew and yet needs the space and amenities that will easily accommodate children or frequent guests. Compared to other 50-foot boats, the Nordhavn 50 is in a class of its own. Consider its cruising range, quality of build, rugged construction, styling, seagoing capabilities and last, but not least, its excellent resale value. The Nordhavn 50 is indeed a new breed, ready to go the distance.
LOA: | 51' 2 " / 15.60 M |
LWL: | 44' 2" / 13.46 M |
BEAM: | 16' / 4.88 M |
DRAFT: | 5' 8 " / 1.73 M |
DISPL.: | 80,000 lbs / 36.29 T |
Specifications
LOA: 51′ 2 ” / 15.60 M
LWL: 44′ 2″ / 13.46 M
BEAM: 16′ / 4.88 M
DRAFT: 5′ 8 ” / 1.73 M
DISPL.: 80,000 lbs / 36.29 T
FUEL CAPACITY: 1,320 gals. / 4,997 L
WATER CAPACITY: 260 gals. / 984 L
1. Hull lamination schedule per construction plan #N50-008-R sht 1/2 & 2/2
A. VINYLESTER resin used in first laminations below waterline
B. All exterior gelcoat above waterline to be LILLY, REFCOA, AROCOAT or equal brand
C. Deck lamination schedule per construction plan #N50-008-R sht 1/2 & 2/2
2. Core:
A. Cabin side (vertical surfaces): Divinicell or equivalent cross linked foam -3/4″ coring
B. Cabin top and deck (horizontal surfaces): 1″ E.G.B.
C. Hull interior: solid series of laminates
D. Exposed areas to be sanded smooth and painted
3. Deck / hull joint:
A. Between deck and hull flange: 3M 5200
B. Inside of joint: 3 layers M & W.R.
C. Mechanical fastening: 1/4″ X 20unc Thru?bolt on 6″ centers where accessible
4. Longitudinal Stringer
A. Hull: 5 full length port and starboard, engine beds, and floor stringers
B. Deck: per design N50-008-R sht1/2 & 2/2
5. Interior floors: Per design N50-008-R sht 1/2 & 2/2
6. Ballast: 3,500 lbs or as needed of internal iron
1. LUGGER L?6108A / 250 hp Diesel
A. ZF Transmission – Model IRM280PL with a 3:1 reduction gear
B. Engine instrument panel: Deluxe with instrumentation
for oil pressure, water temperature, voltage, revolutions, hour meter, with alarms
C. Engine control levers ??? MORSE model #NB 303029
D. Control cables to be MORSE length to suit
E. FERNSTRUM GRIDCOOLER Model D848U-E1
F. Dual alternators – 1 X 55 amp, 24 volt for engine starting batteries – 1X130 amp, 12 volt for house charging house batteries
2. Propeller shaft: 2.25″ AQUAMET 17 Taper details: Standard S.A.E. taper
3. Propeller: 4 bladed bronze, 33″ diameter X 26″ pitch left hand rotation
4. Stern tube: FRP
A. Bearings: Rubber cutlass type forward and aft
B. Stuffing Box: Bronze
5. Raw water strainer: keel cooled
6. Fuel filters: one Racor #900 FG plus engine mounted filter
7. Dry Exhaust: all stainless steel
A. Flexible section: Stainless steel “wrinkle belly”
B. HAPCO – 1236VRS5 — Critical grade exhaust silencer
C. Stainless steel exhaust run to mast head
8. Heat insulation Material: Entire exhaust system inside of engine room wrapped with ceramic fiber and fire resistant FRP tape
9. Engine cooling system to be filled with suitable mixture of coolant/antifreeze to insure coolant does not freeze for winter shipment
10. Engine room floors: FRP molded with tread plate pattern, removable. Floors around main engine to be painted FRP hull.
11. Engine room finish: Painted and insulated with G.S.I foiled and leaded foam. All exposed insulated surfaces to be shrouded with an anodized aluminum perforated panel.
1. Water tank:
A. Number and capacity: 3 tanks totaling 300 gallons
B. FRP
C. Sounding rods
D. Inspection plates: Appropriately positioned for access
E. Each tank air tested: 2 pounds per sq. inch
2. Fuel tank:
A. Number and capacity: 4 tanks totaling 1,350 gallons
B. FRP
C. Inspection Plates appropriately positioned for interior access
D. Two engine room fuel tanks fitted with a sight gauge. This gauge consists of a gate valve at the top and bottom of the tank and a glass tube between. With the valves open the operator gets an exact reading of the fuel remaining in each tank. The glass tube is shrouded from top to bottom in a stainless steel channel to prevent any possibility of breakage.
E. Each tank to be air tested to 3 pounds per sq. inch
F. Provide baffles on 24″ centers
3. Fuel pipe and hose:
A. All fuel lines and fittings to be Aeroquip.
B. Vent lines to be fuel certified, reinforced hose by Lawrence
C. Stainless steel fuel selection manifold per PAE design selection manifold to include extra supply and return for optional generator and one additional supply for addition of a diesel appliance (ie: heater, stove).
4. Water hoses:
A. Cold water: Quest 1/2″ PVC
B. Hot water: Quest 1/2″ PVC
C. Sea water hoses: Reinforced rubber certified for marine use and provided with double stainless steel clamps below the water line
5. Water heater: Seaward S1100 (11 gallon) for 110 volt and heat exchanger operation
6. Thru Hulls: Bronze body, S.S. Balls and Teflon seats
A. Grounding wire: #10 gauge green wire
B. Each thru hull to have a clearly visible tag indicating each thru hull’s use
7. Fresh water Pressure pump: (one) PAR 36800-1000
8. Water selection manifold: Stainless steel – Each ball valve labeled
9. Accumulator tanks: (two) Par 30573-0000 , 1 at fwd shower and one at aft shower
10. Plumbing fixtures:
A. Head sinks: Sealand #1320-01
B. Galley sink: LUXIS Corner sink
C. Head faucets: Grohe Model chrome #21.175
D. Galley faucets: Grohe Model chrome #33.790-IL
E. Shower fixtures: Grohe chrome #33.683 mixer with accessories:
#28.051 hand shower, #28.820 shower bar, #28.151 hose, #28.627 union, #28.856 soap dish
11. Shower sump pump: 2 Par 3061-0012
12. Bilge pumps:
A. Electric: Par 36600?00 Diaphragm with 34875 auto switch & 36200-000 strainer
B. Manual: Edson Model #638 operable from main salon
13. Toilets:
A. Owners: Groco K electric
B. Guests: Groco K manual
C. Each head fitted with a Par #45510?0000 Y valve allowing sewage to be pumped overboard or into holding tank.
D. Holding tanks: 2 FRP
E. Holding tank pumps: Henderson MH 0501 (two)
F. Each holding tank fitted with a deck pump out
1. A.C. SYSTEM per P.A.E. drawing
A. Vessel to have 120/240 volt 60 cycle system with two 50
amp Marinco #6373 shore cord inlets. Current to be distributed thru P.A.E. electrical panel containing 120/240 volt and 12-volt sections.
B. Outlets to be standard US format 120VAC (Australian Clipsal brand). Locations shown on drawing.
C. All outlets in head compartment, galley, exterior and engine room to be GFI type.
D. All external outlets to have water proof covers
2. DC Electrical and Batteries
A. House batteries to include 5-LIFELINE AG 8D (255 amp each).Each battery to be routed thru a HELLA 87181 disconnect switch
B. Main engine starting to be 2-LIFELINE AGM 8D ( 255 amp each) in parallel. Generator starting to be 1-LIFELINE AGM 4D (210 amp).
C. Each battery to be secured with s/s plates.
D. Battery charging accomplished thru one TRACE 2500 watt inverter/130amp charger, main engine alternators, generator alternator and wing engine alternator
E. Main Engine, Generator, and wing engine to parallel into house battery system using the HELLA 87181
3. Battery cable: To be sized per electrical drawing and color coded.
4. When possible wiring to be color coded per ABYC standards
5. All wiring to be “tinned” copper
6. Conduits for future installations
A. PVC pipe from engine room to pilothouse
B. PVC pipe from radar arch to pilothouse
7. SSB radio ground plate
8. Electrolytic control
A. All thru-hulls to be bonded together with a #8 green wire and tied into the 12-volt DC ground system
B. All hardware mounted below waterline – i.e. stuffing box, rudder shoe, rudder frame, rudder stuffing box to be grounded into 12-volt DC ground system
C. 2 zinc plates to be tied into the 12-volt DC ground system
D. S.S. Rudder shoe to have Zinc Plate B-4
9. AC Genset – Northern lights M843N 12KW with sound shield providing 120/240 volt current at 60HZ.
A. Fuel filter to be 900-FG Racor
B. Gen-Sep gas/water separater system
10. Electrical panels to distribute ship’s AC and DC power to be manufactured and supplied by P.A.E.
11. Lightning ground: Run the wire inside of the stack locker on flybridge
Steering Systems
1. Hynautic hydraulic steering system
2. Hynautic slave cylinder
3. Hydraulic lines: Seamless copper tubing with reinforced rubber hydraulic lines and airquip fitting at the hydraulic ram
4. Steering wheel: 24″ Stainless steel destroyer type
5. Emergency tiller: To attach to top of rudder post and stow in lazarette ? fabricated of stainless steel
6. By?pass valve for emergency
Rudder
1. Rudder shaft: 2 1/4″ Stainless steel
2. Rudder backbone plate: 1/2″ Stainless steel with lightening holes
3. Bronze Rudder carrier shoe: Two piece bronze per design #46?010
4. Rudder carrier top: Welded steel with pillow block bearing
5. Pillow block bearing with grease fitting
6. Rudder shaft stuffing box: Bronze
7. Rudder stock tube: FRP
Interior Finish / Equipment
1. Foam cushions thru out boat with vinyl coverings
2. Interior steps to have non-skid inlay. Corners of steps to have non-skid varnish.
3. Interior door handles to be German type (without key) and (with key and dead bolt where necessary) anodized.
4. Interior locker handles to be Timage push button
5. All interior varnish to be semi gloss (40% gloss)
6. Overhead through out entire boat (except at shower stall) to be MAJILITE #6164 vinyl in individual removable panels, held in place with industrial VELCRO.
7. Galley
A. Refrigerator – Sub Zero #611R
B. Countertops:Corien material with fiddles.
C. Flooring: Vinyl overlay- to be specified with order
D. Locker/paneling: varnished teak.
E. LPG stove and oven – FORCE 10 “built in” 3 burner with oven broiler and pot holders. Solenoid operated LPG control and 2 aluminum bottles stowed on port side transom locker.
F. Locker interior finish: Formica white
G. Microwave Oven: GE with built in exhaust # JVM 290BV
H. GE #GCG950T trash compactor
8. Main salon
A. Floors: White Painted plywood with Soundown under layment and carpets
B. Cabinet/paneling: Varnished teak
C. Dinette table: Teak – with high gloss varnish
D. Furniture: 2- Ta Shing style chairs with teak bases the same as NH6201
E. Locker interior finish: Teak
F. Bar stools per P.A.E. design as on N62
G. TV Locker with Tambor doors
9. Master cabin
A. Floors: Painted plywood with carpet
B. Cabinet/paneling: FORMICA with varnished teak trim
C. Hanging locker interior finish: natural finish.
D. Locker interior finish: Teak
10. Master Head
A. Floors: Vinyl overlay- to be specified with order
B. Countertop: “Corien”
C. Mirrors: As shown on drawings.
D. Shower grate: Acrylic perforated 5/8″ Thickness
E. Cabinet/joinerwork: FRP
F. Locker interior finish: Formica
G. Head exhaust blower – Dayton #2C646 continuous duty to be controlled with a 30-min timer switch
H. Toilet paper holder: VECA #1417.02.11 white
I. Polished aluminum clear door
J. Stainless steel towel holders
11. Guest cabins
A. Floors: painted plywood with carpet
B. Cabinet/joinerwork: Teak with solid teak trim
C. Locker interior finish: Formica
D. Wood hull ceiling on hull outboard side of staterooms to be painted color #W520 “satin” finish to match overhead
12. Guest heads
A. Floors: Vinyl overlay- to be specified with order
B. Countertops: “Corien” with sinks made of same material and molded in.
C. Mirrors: As shown on drawings
D. Shower grate: Acrylic perforated 5/8″ Thickness
E. Locker interior finish: Formica
F. Head exhaust blower – Dayton #2C646 continuous duty to
be controlled with a 30-min timer switch
G. Toilet paper holders: VECA #1417.02.11 white
H. Polished aluminum clear door – P.A.E. to supply
I. Cabinet/joinerwork: FRP with white trim
J. Shower interior – FRP with white trim
K. Stainless steel towel holders
13. Forepeak
A. Shelves: Longitudinal plywood shelves with 5″ fiddles provided port and starboard for storage
B. Finish: Painted with gray gel coat
C. Provide one pad eye for bitter end of chain
D. Storage space for chain to extend to forward compartment under berth at fwd. guest cabin.
14. pilothouse
A. Floors: Teak and Spruce – Varnished satin gloss
B. Cabinet/joinerwork: Varnished teak
C. Countertops and instrument panel faces: Formica #912
dark gray.
D. Dinette table: Teak with high gloss varnish
E. Settee
F. Helmseat – POMPANETTE #AS17
G. Chart light: Aqua Signal 3132 012.
H. All removable panels in instrument console to fit into teal “Y” or “L” moldings.
15. Solid (non louvered) doors for heads and staterooms
16. All teak handrails shown on design are to be included
17. Bull nose console bottom going down to stateroom.
Lighting
1. Main overhead lighting thru out interior is to be recessed Cantalupi “Walter 2001” Lighting controlled by Australian Clipsal wall switches.
2. Exterior overhead lights to be recessed stainless steel dome light X 11 (9 around aft deck, 2 on flybridge
under arch)
3. Overhead reading lights: AAA #00902 Black
4. Engine room lights: 8 each — 12-volt (Stainless steel dome lights) plus 3 x 110 volt AQUASIGNAL #1094-432
5. Interior and exterior courtesy lights
A. Interior: Cantalupi “Rondetto”
B. Exterior: Cantilupi “Rondetto”
6. Hanging locker lights: AAA 00532 S.S.
7. Running lights: Aqua Signal
A. Port nav light – #3544 202 12-volt
B. Star nav light – #3543 102 12-volt
C. Stern light – #3541 002 12-volt
D. Steaming light – #3030 002 12-volt
E. Anchor light – #3506 032W 12-volt
8. Owner’s cabin to have two Cantilupi “Vienna” chrome
Flybridge Details
1. Includes engine instrumentation, engine controls, steering station.
2. Arch and guest seating per design
3. Pompanette helm chair # AS17 with a stainless steel pedestal
4. Seating cushions to be closed cell foam with buyer choice of vinyl color – bottom cushion to be 5″ and seat back
to be 3″
5. Teak table with two S/S pedestals
Exterior Deck Hardware
1. Teak deck (optional) 7/16″ finished
2. Teak trim varnished (optional)
3. All horizontal surfaces on deck to have a diamond pattern non skid as shown in deckplan – standard non skid to be a contrasting color to parameter deck
4. Stainless rails 1 1/4″ diameter – Where shown on drawing
5. 42″ teak flag pole and stainless steel base mounted on stern of boat deck as shown on drawing.
6. 9 x SS Hawse fittings; 4 each P&S and one on stern per drawing 10″X 5″ with cleat inboard. Recessed on side deck
7. (1) 15″ SS cleat aft of windlass
8. Exterior rub rails Per Design
9. 7 stainless steel, oval ports (16″ x 7″) in hull as shown on design to be with exterior bezels with fasteners welded to backside and built with tempered glass with a minimum thickness of 6 mm. To include screens. All ports to be fitted with deadlights per ABS specifications
10. Stainless steel double bow roller – roller on starboard side to be slotted for chain and the port roller to be smooth for line – roller to be built per P.A.E. design N57-018-R
11. Stainless steel pulpits and stanchions to be 1-1/4″ diameter. Bases to be rectangle and be fastened with flat head screws.
12. Windshield wipers and windshield wash system: Vetus parallel sweep RW20DL (long stud) for four front windows.
13. Horns: Electric type – AFI Model ABT-D Part #10106 Compressor located inside overhead instrument panel
14. wheelhouse windows: Tempered glass. All glass 12 mm thick – All windows fixed. 4 front windows to be clear and side windows be tinted.
15. Deck hatches: Per design. Hatch opening to be FRP
A. FWD stateroom: Lewmar – Ocean 70, to include screen.
B. pilothouse: Lewmar – Ocean 60, to include screen.
16. Salon windows: Tinted tempered glass- per design with molded FRP frames. All glass is 12mm
17. FRP exhaust/radar/instrument arch per design
18. Door from Wheelhouse to Flybridge to be stainless steel and glass per P.A.E. design and built by ARITEX.
19. wheelhouse doors: FRP – sliding/recessed
20. Salon doors: FRP – sliding/recessed
21. Boarding doors: Port and starboard and transom doors – opening in two pieces. Top to fold up and over and bottom to open outboard.
22. Shore power alcove located fwd. Portuguese bridge port side. Alcove to be large enough to accommodate optional phone inlets.
23. Propane locker per design within transom locker
24. Anti fouling; 3 coats Micron CSC anti fouling paint. Color- red
25. Maxwell HWC 3500 windlass for 7/16″ “high test” chain installed
26. FRP cabinet and sink on aft deck per design
27. S.S. ladder with FRP steps from boat deck to cockpit
28. ELOFA rubber matting in lazarette B #1003
29. Gas shocks on both Lazarette hatches
30. Transom storage doors port and starboard
31. Side decks to drain large quantities of water through freeing ports which are raised 1/2″ above deck level. Light water to drain through scupper drains and through hulls.
32. Boat deck to drain light water through 1″ scuppers which route to lower deck scuppers
33. Foredeck to drain through 1″ Scuppers and through hulls
34. Bulwark door DOGS to be FREEMAN or equal
35. All limber holes in bilge and under tanks to be fitted with clearing chains
36. Portuguese bridge to have lockers accessible from inside Portuguese bridge – inside of lockers to be gelcoat finish
37. Engine room door to be gasketed and fit to insure sound deadening and air tightness. Double glass panel thickness 6mm.
38. P&S of foredeck storage box to have Dorade vents.
39. S/S swim ladder.
40. Install S/S Louvered vents on all exterior locker doors.
41. Use Pelican hooks release fittings on all life lines.
42. Foredeck rails to include vinyl coated stainless steel lifeline.
43. Install rail on inside of Aft deck overhang.
44. Standardize on Perko locker door hardware for all exterior locker doors.
45. Use perko #1177 door stop fittings for bulwark boarding door cap rail bumpers. Use two (2) per door so that they rest rubber to rubber.
46. Pad eyes for fenders, two on each side
47. Make alcoves for instrument installation on flybridge
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