Anyone interested in the new N41 may want to read my short post On the Nordhavn Dreamers site about seeing hull number one today in DP.
I don't even know what DP is....I agree with Menzies....feeling stupid newbie here.
OD understood was just talking about the early 35s and the need to jump up HP which was done in the later ones.
Agree with you about single engine except in much narrower boats like the Artnautica. Here given the very small hp requirements at cruise might as well have a second engine as a get home isn’t that much less hp.
The dreamers site has nteresting conversations about the 41 worth the read.
The N40 interior and N41 are totally two different layouts and different boats. The N40 with its wider beam and full width salon is much larger and provides a better option as a live aboard. You also have the PH as an additional room with great views. Look closely at both and compare for yourself. For some the new N41 will work better but it depends on your requirements and how you plan to use the boat 90% of the time. I’m still a big fan of every Nordhavn built and sharing my thoughts so don’t get discouraged and keep researching which model works for you.
John T
I just watched a YouTube video of the N41. They have gone a completely different direction with them. No fly bridge anymore and while the stateroom setup is fairly similar one big difference is the engine room is now accessed from the salon via a deck hatch. It might have the same ballpark footage but if I was going to buy one I’d be looking at a n40. It’s also a twin engine boat. Honestly it looks more like a Selene trawler.
Can you share the YT link?
There are those who say Nordhavn's have always been twin engine boats, but I certainly get your point.
Peter
Old Dan - It may come down to the price of the larger, single engine vs. the smaller twins. Emissions certifications have changed the math.
The below is from Dan Streech, and was posted on the Nordhavn Dreamers email list on 01/08/19:
“This brings us to the Beta which Jim found and which has consistently been the suggested engine for the several small Nordhavn designs which you have seen recently. Being under 100 HP, these engines are held to slightly lower emissions standards and the designers used this to package a simple “mechanical” engine which is priced right and is perfect (as twins) for the N41.”