The Nordhavn 78 is without doubt the ultimate explorer yacht. This version, built by Pacific Asian Enterprises in 2007 and now lying in New Zealand, is powered by twin Detroit Series 60 engines and has space for 8 guests in 4 cabins.
On the launch of the Nordhavn 78', one reviewer commented;
"What's not to love about a boat that gives the average boater the freedom to roam the oceans usually reserved for cargo ships and the Royal Navy? Styled to echo the looks of European trawler-style yachts, the new 78' encompasses softer lines with a more traditional trawler style, a covered aft cockpit and vast flybridge. The big thing about the 78 is that is seems to focus equally on time spent stationary as it does on time spent ploughing across the globe's oceans. "
Accommodation for 8 guests. One master cabin on main deck and 3 double guest cabins on lower deck.
2 crew in 1 cabin
Captains double cabin on bridge deck
Cabins
4 Guest / 2 Crew
Berths
8 Guest / 3-4 Crew
Remarks
Communication Systems:
KVH VSAT(V7)
Iridium Go
Navigation Systems:
An extensive list of Furuno and Maxsea equipment
Safety & Security Equipment:
CCTV
2x6 man Zodiac life rafts (survivor tech)
22 Inflatable life jackets
3 life ring rings (1 smoke and light, 1 light, 1 throw rope)
Deck Equipment:
Passarelle (Benzenzoni) available but not fitted to boat
2x Maxwell 6000 windlass
2x Maxwell 3500 capstains (aft deck)
2500lb Marquip Crane
Tenders:
Protector (19ft with a 115 Yamaha engine)
Inflatable Highfeild tender (3.4m with a 15 HP Mercury engine)