Midshipman
Veteran Member
Nordhavn 35 --> would like to hear from all that knows this vessel, and thoughts about 35-38 ft sized vessels for coastal cruising, great-loop, great lakes. Pro's/Con's, risk/benefits, would/wouldn't do?
There are reasons it was a dismal failure for them. It lacks what Nordhavn buyers are looking for but it also lacks what none Nordhavn type buyers are looking for. Instead of meeting the needs of both groups, it really doesn't meet anyone's needs all that well.
It makes you wonder how their new 59 will fare.
It makes you wonder how their new 59 will fare.
The biggest problem with the 35 (IMHO) was that it was a small boat inside. It was built like a passage maker, but who would want to do a passage on such a small layout?
For 1/2 the cost, the Mainship 350/390 would suit 98-99%% of the market with more space.
It was the Nordhavn 40 in company with bigger Nordys that made the Bermuda crossing. The 35 couldn't possibly make that trip, not from a fuel standpoint or a passagemaker capability standpoint. The 35 was purely a coastal cruiser.
Not sure I would agree that the cabin space was compromised to make it a Nordy. The main salon was quite nice for a 35'er, maybe not as roomy as the Mainship 34T though. The forward cabin was very nice as well. It also has a nice squat down engine room (not stand up but it sure beats a lot of them).
Early 2000 models are selling for the upper $200Ks. That is more than double the price of Mainships of the same era.
David
Passage maker on the inside and coastal cruiser on the outside. Not a concept I'd expect to be well received.
It was the Nordhavn 40 in company with bigger Nordys that made the Bermuda crossing. The 35 couldn't possibly make that trip, not from a fuel standpoint or a passagemaker capability standpoint. The 35 was purely a coastal cruiser.
Not sure I would agree that the cabin space was compromised to make it a Nordy. The main salon was quite nice for a 35'er, maybe not as roomy as the Mainship 34T though. The forward cabin was very nice as well. It also has a nice squat down engine room (not stand up but it sure beats a lot of them).
Early 2000 models are selling for the upper $200Ks. That is more than double the price of Mainships of the same era.
David