This site has been created to celebrate the Nordhavn 55 design. 

The 55 is considered by many to be the smallest “large” Nordhavn and this model has proven to be incredibly popular and remains in high demand

The 55 hull mold was created with a deep centerline keel for the standard single main with wing propulsion configuration.  A separate aft hull mold was developed with built in skegs for twin engine editions. The keel provides protection for the single propeller and rudder. The skegs do the same for both propellers and rudders. This innovative underbody mold with the flexibility to layup a single or twin arrangement was emulated on other Nordhavns.

Uniform 55 hull and deck molds have enabled consistent production.  The hull mold is available in single or twin variations.  The deck mold has produced all widebody’s (walking side deck on the starboard side) and all the flybridge is standard on all 55’s.

The first twin engine model ordered is hull 24.  The engine room diesel tanks are slimmer (to accommodate two engines) and an additional tank was installed in the aft section of the basement below the guest cabin. The fuel capacity remains equal at 2,250 gallons (reported). Six twin engine 55’s were built.

The Nordhavn 55 model has been retired.

The Nordhavn 55 hull mold has been one of the most successful ever for the builder, P.A.E.  In addition to the forty-five 55’s built, this same mold (modified to elongate) has been the foundation for producing dozens of Nordhavn 60’s and Nordhavn 63’s.

Not all vessels depicted are listed for sale by JMYS.

The photos and details included are representative of variations offered with this popular model and include selections from different hulls. The information published comes from personal experience, time aboard and from promotional websites that JMYS prepares when we are marketing Nordhavn 55 vessels.

Builder:

South Coast Marine: Xiamen, China

Important build decisions:

• Interior layout – general arrangement had a wide variety of choices
• Single engine (with wing) vs. Twin engines
• Teak vs. Cherry interior wood
• Electrical 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz
• Electric vs. Hydraulic thrusters
• Flybridge top: open (no top), Bimini, hard top
• Portlight sizes
• Owner head: shower or tub

Significant product improvements:

• P.A.E. is always improving their products with the advent of new equipment and owner requests.

Impressive accomplishments:

• Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific ocean passages.
• Production model years = 2005 – 2010.
• Number of hulls built = 45.
• Last hull completed = 51.

This web page has been created to share information JMYS has collected to assist trawler aficionados researching the Nordhavn 55 design.  JMYS has no direct affiliation with the builder, P.A.E.  Jeff Merrill worked with Nordhavn for 14 years and continues to co-broker with their agents.

As trawler brokers, the team at JMYS knows how important it is for you to understand the market before you buy or sell.

If you own a trawler like this and are considering selling your boat and don’t have it listed for sale with another broker, we can discuss how we might be able to help you present your boat for sale.

Or, if you are considering the purchase of a trawler, and looking for a buyers’ broker, we are happy to discuss your plans and interested in hearing from you to see how we may be of service.

Please get in touch with any of our associates listed on the CONTACT page.  Thank you!