Thread: N4 Update
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Old 05-27-2014, 10:52 PM   #1
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N4 Update

Well after a few months of talking with PAE on building N4 it appears that dream will be on hold for at least awhile. Bottom line for us little guys is that PAE's desire to build larger yachts which bring larger margins along with other economical issues has resulted in the cost of building smaller boats (under 50') to be unrealistic for most buyers. This being said KK is in the same situation and Selene likely not far behind. Even with a family discount on a new N40 build and a special deal on a N43 the bottom line was greater then what made economical sense to us.

So, this situation combined with a job change resulting in a little less time in San Diego has us leaning towards keeping N3522 and enjoy the high quality and robustness this boat offers us. While we will continue our search for another new build make and model (yes we like new builds) it will not be something which we will spend a lot of time doing. We actually consider ourselves very fortunate to have found and own N3522 with her like new condition and lines that just cannot be found in another boat except a larger Nordhavn. If there is a builder out there that is interested in building a boat similar to the N35 but a little larger please contact me off line. I have the design already drawn up!

This was a great weekend of just hanging out on the boat and a short cruise and anchor. Crowds weren't that bad at all on the water and we are dialing in on our new stuffing box packing seeing temperatures starting to improve, what a long and expensive journey this has been.

Bottom line is when your on your boat is doesn't matter what make / model or size, the feeling on the boat is the same. We are all blessed if we can appreciate what boating is all about.

John T.
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