Nordhavn has just launched its new 60 on the east coast, and the company expects it to be as popular as the 55, a proven world-wide displacement cruiser. In fact, the 60 has almost the same interior as the 55, but with an additional five feet in the cockpit and lazarette to make it easier to enjoy water sports or evening cocktails as the sun goes down. The additional five feet also mean a larger boat deck up top, so there’s more room for a larger tender or more water toys. The extra footage also means a slightly higher speed and longer range; the 55 tops out at 9.5 knots, with a range of 1,500 nm. Dialing back to 8.25 knots, the range doubles to 3,000 nm.
I’ve spent a lot of time on Nordhavns (on their 2004 Atlantic Rally I was fortunate enough to be on their 57 from the Azores to Gibraltar), and I’m a big fan of their professional-style pilothouses. The pilothouse on the 60 is amidships, for minimal motion at sea, and has 360-degree visibility. An elevated L-shaped settee and table are situated behind the helm chair, next to a private stateroom with a double-sized berth and head for off-watch crew (or a third private cabin).
The salon and galley are almost home-sized, and the large owner’s stateroom is amidships on the same level as the galley; the master head has a shower and a bathtub. A generous guest stateroom is forward, with a double-sized berth, office area and head with stall shower. Specs.: LOA: 62’6”; Beam: 18’0”; Draft: 6’8”; Disp.: 138,000 lbs.; Fuel: 2,250 gals.; Water: 600 gals.; Power: 1x 325-hp John Deere diesel. http://nordhavn.com
