Beautiful boat. For me, the Nordhavn 76 is just about the perfect blue-water, long-distance motor yacht. She's big enough to be very comfortable for at least two couples on very long passages, yet small enough to easily operate without a crew. In addition, you have the option of two power plant arrangements. Either a single engine with an emergency wing engine, or twin engines. And she carries enough fuel to get from the Panama Canal to French Polynesia non-stop at 7-8 knots. I also really like Nordhavn's almost total customization policy so each owner can outfit the interior exactly the way they want it. And then there's the engine room. For my money, no manufacturer does them better than Nordhavn. The machinery quality, arrangement, and attention to detail is second to none. If I had the money, this is the boat I would choose.
On my yachting replay list. Hits my priorities (mostly): high quality mechanicals, engineering workspace, top kitchen equipment, stunning (enough) interior. So...experienced captains should come with partners and that would need to be addressed in the design phase.
The engine rooms of these boats are simply excellent. Knowing me I wouldn’t live in the cabins, I’d just pop in some earplugs, get a sleeping bag, and sleep in the engine room
Absolutely stunning, so beautiful... They should show children/teenagers these kind of video's at school to show them that if they go school everyday then college then university & work as hard as they can then one day they could have something like this, waw AMAZING... Beautiful... Stunning
One of the nicest designs for 70's foot range. At $4M it appears to be worth it. Great live aboard. That kitchen is bigger than most 1500 SF condos. I'll wait and buy it used for $2M after this owner takes a few trips. Real nice use of space.
For the money I would go with the FPB series which is actually cheaper and the range is at minimum double. The FBP 64 can do ranges of up to 10,000 NM's. And the New 78 has over a 6000 NM range and is generator free at anchor. All around the same price, maybe even cheaper. Its also comes fully equipped with tools and spare parts for just about everything. They are faster, sleeker self righting if flipped for any reason. Nordhavn is fine, but FPB is far superior in every category. Same money, better product.
I love Nordhavn's 76 model inside and out, great looks and functionality, could be handled by an experienced couple... best trawler interior bar none but if I had to find a flaw, the only thing I could come up with is the crawling spaces in the engine room and lazzarette, specially at this size, a full "standing" engine room would make it perfect. The FPB, well...that's just a great hull design, safe, fast and great for long open ocean passages but once you reach your destination you have to deal with the compromises of the lack of ammenities and comfort features. About it being self righting, yes they claim they are and I do not doubt it but unless you got some really good glass and glass frames in the salon, those would probably break and the the self righting ability wouldn't mean much in the bottom of the ocean.
The FPB glass is literally bullet proof and I believe the glass is 3/4 to 1 inch thick and also notice they are not huge widows either and that is for a reason as to minimize the stress that a larger window suffers from. I don't think the FPB lacks comfort features, the huge salon (talking about the 64) Very large office, guest stateroom and the engine room is to die for. Huge master...Washer dryer, massive water maker and half the price of the Nordhavn 76. While the Nordhavn is sucking fumes after 3000 NM, the FPB hasn't even used half its fuel yet. The FPB is more of a terminator yacht of the sea's. Its profile is also just a little intimidating, your not sure what it is from a distance. I am not knocking Nordhavn, but I marvel at the design, functionality, range, speed all done on a power plant more then half the size of the Nordhavn. Also its trac battery bank eliminates the old lead acid batteries. One very high end and large battery that can handle 1000s of cycles and a life dependency of over 10 years. Also it only has a 5 foot draft and it cuts through waves, not over them which makes for a much more comfortable ride. Nordhavn has its place and they are beautiful yachts, but if you want to really see the world without a 3000 nm limit before refueling...FPB is the only way to go, with ranges of some 9000 NM and up, that can take pretty much anything Mother Nature can throw at it. This is actually what it was designed for. Its difficult to really even compare the two, one is very flashy the other isn't flashy but very functional. The 64 can take weather where you wouldn't even think about taking the 76 into. Both are ocean crossers, but if you want to go way off the beaten path or in high latitudes where fuel stations are not around, FPB is the only you can safely not worry about it. Also FPB gives you a spare part inventory with just about everything including all the tools for everyday maintenance to more complexed issue. Everything is provided in the price. I remember one story where the FPB 64 was in the Sea of Cortex and the Mexican patrol thought it was a navy ship and bordered only to find out was just a private yacht and were blown away how beautiful the inside actually was. It all depends on what you want really...but if your in the market there is one for sale in the UK and they are only selling it because they are having built a larger FPB. 4 staterooms, even has room for a gym and enough solar to be literally generator free at anchor but has a generator. You can see it at setsail dot com.
Rick needs to buy her back and change the name to Eliana and finish his blog trip to the South Pacific please. Or someone give me 8 mil and I'll do it.
T.A.B. the orignal salon couch in Eliana looked much better. Not to dis the Owners of Avedan or anything. Just sayin- she is still a high water mark for Nordhavns. I wish someone could give me some real yearly operating costs for a 76 nordy.
David Cretney I think people are reluctant to give numbers because those costs can vary drastically. Do you have crew? How many? How well do you maintain the boat? How many hours a year do you run it? Do you do minimal preventative maintenance or extensive? Someone that replaces every single hose & belt every couple of years, fixes every little ding as soon as possible & stays on top of all maintenance & repair issues will have significantly higher operating costs than someone that maybe just replaces the hose that is leaking after it starts leaking. Things like a haul out every year with new bottom paint, bearings etc vs. a haul out every 3 years only doing the maintenance that must be done makes for huge differences in operating costs. I am betting someone that really keeps their boat in tip top condition can pay 3 or 4x as much in operating costs compared to someone that lets things go & only does the minimum. That makes for a huge range. I am also curious as to what the realistic operating costs are. Once you get it, what does it cost to keep it & run it? I have never gotten any hard numbers either. I think people are reluctant to advise about it because there is a huge range.
WOW THAT KITCHEN,! But you really must be able to sit eight at the table . But just stunning decor! Boy the bedrooms need some polish. Looks like they stripped the good bedding off. What’s up with that! Blankets used a bedspreads????? Tacky, hope it’s not for sale. 🙄🙄🙄
Beautiful boat. For me, the Nordhavn 76 is just about the perfect blue-water, long-distance motor yacht. She's big enough to be very comfortable for at least two couples on very long passages, yet small enough to easily operate without a crew.
In addition, you have the option of two power plant arrangements. Either a single engine with an emergency wing engine, or twin engines. And she carries enough fuel to get from the Panama Canal to French Polynesia non-stop at 7-8 knots.
I also really like Nordhavn's almost total customization policy so each owner can outfit the interior exactly the way they want it.
And then there's the engine room. For my money, no manufacturer does them better than Nordhavn. The machinery quality, arrangement, and attention to detail is second to none.
If I had the money, this is the boat I would choose.
Jeff Puha - Yes, Mr Nordhavn.
My favorite. I often come back and watch this video while daydreaming. Ahh, one day...
These Nordhavn's all have that very inviting feel, like I am walking right into someone's home on the water. Lovely.
I love this boat. Beautiful interiors, feels like a 100 ft boat.
Nordhavn makes the most beautiful yachts. I love this one. There interiors are amazing
I love the layout and decor of this one allot!
Love the lay out. Captian's sea cabin! Great. Engine room was great!
One of the best looking boats I’ve seen in awhile.
Wow!, the nicest 76'er I've ever seen!, designed like a 100'+ luxury yacht!, very very nice indeed!
On my yachting replay list. Hits my priorities (mostly): high quality mechanicals, engineering workspace, top kitchen equipment, stunning (enough) interior. So...experienced captains should come with partners and that would need to be addressed in the design phase.
IMO, nothing better in this size or price segment in the market today. Beauty, brawn and true blue water sea keeping capabilities with range.
The engine rooms of these boats are simply excellent. Knowing me I wouldn’t live in the cabins, I’d just pop in some earplugs, get a sleeping bag, and sleep in the engine room
Absolutely stunning, so beautiful... They should show children/teenagers these kind of video's at school to show them that if they go school everyday then college then university & work as hard as they can then one day they could have something like this, waw AMAZING... Beautiful... Stunning
My favorite as well!
nice boat, but who makes the beds.talk about rough and ready.
a work of art
I’ve been hooked by Nordhavn and up to the 63s, I really haven’t liked the limited berths. This beauty is just right. Yep, give me dual engines.
Needs oral or printed description of what is being shown
One of the nicest designs for 70's foot range. At $4M it appears to be worth it. Great live aboard. That kitchen is bigger than most 1500 SF condos. I'll wait and buy it used for $2M after this owner takes a few trips. Real nice use of space.
You actually have 2 Million? Haha
Nice boat, got a little carried away with the HDR shots though
Where are Nordhavn yachts built?
Google is your friend. Dana Point, CA, between L.A. and San Diego.
@@caseygleason1894 According to Google: they are built in Xiamen, China. The headquarters is Dana Point.
Is there only one engine? Or maybe I missed something, if not, wouldn’t it be better with two? And why just one?
one is ok and still have the wing Motor as reserve nice day from norway,,
For the money I would go with the FPB series which is actually cheaper and the range is at minimum double. The FBP 64 can do ranges of up to 10,000 NM's. And the New 78 has over a 6000 NM range and is generator free at anchor. All around the same price, maybe even cheaper. Its also comes fully equipped with tools and spare parts for just about everything. They are faster, sleeker self righting if flipped for any reason. Nordhavn is fine, but FPB is far superior in every category. Same money, better product.
I love Nordhavn's 76 model inside and out, great looks and functionality, could be handled by an experienced couple... best trawler interior bar none but if I had to find a flaw, the only thing I could come up with is the crawling spaces in the engine room and lazzarette, specially at this size, a full "standing" engine room would make it perfect. The FPB, well...that's just a great hull design, safe, fast and great for long open ocean passages but once you reach your destination you have to deal with the compromises of the lack of ammenities and comfort features. About it being self righting, yes they claim they are and I do not doubt it but unless you got some really good glass and glass frames in the salon, those would probably break and the the self righting ability wouldn't mean much in the bottom of the ocean.
The FPB glass is literally bullet proof and I believe the glass is 3/4 to 1 inch thick and also notice they are not huge widows either and that is for a reason as to minimize the stress that a larger window suffers from. I don't think the FPB lacks comfort features, the huge salon (talking about the 64) Very large office, guest stateroom and the engine room is to die for. Huge master...Washer dryer, massive water maker and half the price of the Nordhavn 76. While the Nordhavn is sucking fumes after 3000 NM, the FPB hasn't even used half its fuel yet. The FPB is more of a terminator yacht of the sea's. Its profile is also just a little intimidating, your not sure what it is from a distance. I am not knocking Nordhavn, but I marvel at the design, functionality, range, speed all done on a power plant more then half the size of the Nordhavn. Also its trac battery bank eliminates the old lead acid batteries. One very high end and large battery that can handle 1000s of cycles and a life dependency of over 10 years. Also it only has a 5 foot draft and it cuts through waves, not over them which makes for a much more comfortable ride. Nordhavn has its place and they are beautiful yachts, but if you want to really see the world without a 3000 nm limit before refueling...FPB is the only way to go, with ranges of some 9000 NM and up, that can take pretty much anything Mother Nature can throw at it. This is actually what it was designed for. Its difficult to really even compare the two, one is very flashy the other isn't flashy but very functional. The 64 can take weather where you wouldn't even think about taking the 76 into. Both are ocean crossers, but if you want to go way off the beaten path or in high latitudes where fuel stations are not around, FPB is the only you can safely not worry about it. Also FPB gives you a spare part inventory with just about everything including all the tools for everyday maintenance to more complexed issue. Everything is provided in the price. I remember one story where the FPB 64 was in the Sea of Cortex and the Mexican patrol thought it was a navy ship and bordered only to find out was just a private yacht and were blown away how beautiful the inside actually was. It all depends on what you want really...but if your in the market there is one for sale in the UK and they are only selling it because they are having built a larger FPB. 4 staterooms, even has room for a gym and enough solar to be literally generator free at anchor but has a generator. You can see it at setsail dot com.
JoJo/Clem Kadilihopper who is FPB?
@@brettrun8575 fpb is a boat not a person
Yako Got it. That was two years ago. Too bad FBP is out of business. The boats were very unique and very cool.
Someone else built my boat!
Rick needs to buy her back and change the name to Eliana and finish his blog trip to the South Pacific please.
Or someone give me 8 mil and I'll do it.
dcretney I "get it" and totally agree. If I had the means to buy her, I would immediately change her back to Eliana.
T.A.B. the orignal salon couch in Eliana looked much better. Not to dis the Owners of Avedan or anything. Just sayin- she is still a high water mark for Nordhavns. I wish someone could give me some real yearly operating costs for a 76 nordy.
David Cretney
On this page ( www.kensblog.com/) you can read probably the most accurate information on costs .
David Cretney I think people are reluctant to give numbers because those costs can vary drastically. Do you have crew? How many? How well do you maintain the boat? How many hours a year do you run it? Do you do minimal preventative maintenance or extensive?
Someone that replaces every single hose & belt every couple of years, fixes every little ding as soon as possible & stays on top of all maintenance & repair issues will have significantly higher operating costs than someone that maybe just replaces the hose that is leaking after it starts leaking. Things like a haul out every year with new bottom paint, bearings etc vs. a haul out every 3 years only doing the maintenance that must be done makes for huge differences in operating costs.
I am betting someone that really keeps their boat in tip top condition can pay 3 or 4x as much in operating costs compared to someone that lets things go & only does the minimum. That makes for a huge range. I am also curious as to what the realistic operating costs are. Once you get it, what does it cost to keep it & run it? I have never gotten any hard numbers either. I think people are reluctant to advise about it because there is a huge range.
+dcretney My feelings exactly
Could the music be anymore annoying...
Creepy not to have a wheel…
Not fond of this yacht. Wood is not pretty. The galley is very nice though. Thanks.
To much bloody red😣
WOW THAT KITCHEN,! But you really must be able to sit eight at the table . But just stunning decor! Boy the bedrooms need some polish. Looks like they stripped the good bedding off. What’s up with that! Blankets used a bedspreads????? Tacky, hope it’s not for sale. 🙄🙄🙄