Nordhavn Introduces Two New Passage-Making Yachts: N625 and N71

Nordhavn, a builder known for long-range, passagemaking yachts, has announced two new models: the Nordhavn 625 (N625) and the Nordhavn 71 (N71). Both designs reflect the company’s continuing effort to blend traditional offshore capability with more contemporary styling and simplified production methods.

Nordhavn 625: A Production-Minded Mid-Size Passagemaker

The N625 draws on proven hull designs and the lessons Nordhavn has learned from its recent production models. The hull will be based on the same lines used for the Nordhavn 55 and 63 platforms — a family that has yielded more than 100 sales across its three iterations. According to Nordhavn co-owner and chief of design Jeff Leishman, “It’s been a solid performer for us. I believed doing an update would provide us with another outstanding derivative.” Leishman has been guiding a more modern exterior and sleeker look across the range.

In layout and appointments the N625 moves toward a more production-friendly approach. The flybridge and cabin windows are slightly larger than on the N60, and the foredeck gains dedicated seating. Like the N60 and N63, the N625 will have three cabins — two below decks and one located behind the wheelhouse — offering comfortable accommodation for extended cruising.

Construction of the N625 will be handled by Nordhavn’s partner, South Coast, at their new Taiwanese facility. South Coast, which also builds the N60, relocated production in part to address tariff and sourcing considerations. The N625 will be offered with a higher level of standard equipment and many fixed options to simplify ordering. It will not include tender or soft goods as standard, and while it will allow more customization than the smaller N41 and N51, it is positioned to be less bespoke than the N60 and N63.

Production was scheduled to begin with layup in May, with the first hull built at the Taiwan facility expected to complete by the end of 2021. At the time of the announcement, hull number three was being offered for $2.5 million.

Nordhavn 71: Owner-Operator Cruising with Larger-Yacht Presence

The N71 is a new hull designed for owners who want the look and onboard volume of a larger Nordhavn while retaining the ability to manage the yacht without a full-time crew. Leishman describes the N71 as a response to the third-generation Nordhavns produced in the early 2000s, revisited with modern lines and systems.

Buyers will be able to choose between two interior configurations: a three-stateroom arrangement that includes a skylounge, or a four-stateroom layout that substitutes a fourth cabin in place of the skylounge. The N71 will be built to meet stringent CE Certification standards for offshore use, reflecting its design emphasis on safe, capable long-distance cruising.

Key onboard features include a generously sized dining area and larger windows to enhance natural light and sightlines. In keeping with recent Nordhavn models, the N71 will arrive with an expanded list of standard equipment and will offer a furniture credit so owners can select chairs, dining tables and soft furnishings to personalize their yacht.

Construction of the N71 will take place at Ta Shing in Taiwan, the yard that also builds the N68 and N76. The first N71 hull was planned to begin in January 2022 and was estimated at roughly $5 million.

Smaller Options: The Twin-Engined N41

For buyers seeking a smaller or more affordable Nordhavn, the company continues production of the twin-engined N41, built in Turkey. The N41 is engineered for economical long-range cruising: its dual 75-hp engines have a combined fuel burn of less than 1.5 gallons per hour at 7 knots, which translates to a theoretical range in excess of 4,000 nautical miles from a 900-gallon fuel capacity.

With these two new models — the production-oriented N625 and the larger, owner-operated N71 — Nordhavn aims to broaden its lineup while preserving the seaworthy characteristics and long-range capability that have defined the brand. Each model targets different owner needs: the N625 for buyers who want a modern, more standardized mid-size passagemaker, and the N71 for those who value greater onboard volume and the option to cruise without a full crew.