The new Hardy 65 is a British-built, go-anywhere traditional blue-water cruiser with a blend of modern comforts and high-tech components.
The 65 is the flagship of the Hardy fleet, which starts at 32 feet. They’re all built by Cockwells, in Falmouth, England. The company says the 65 is “a little ship with a big attitude.”
Standard power is twin 800-hp MAN diesels, with a top speed of 25 knots on the 65’s semi-displacement hull. Optional 1,200-hp MANs produce a top speed of 30 knots.
The Hardy 65 is a serious, seaworthy boat; there aren’t a lot of frills. The side decks have wide walkways, protected by high railings. The sloping windows in the wheelhouse are heated for protection in any weather. And the 65 has state-of-the-art Empirbus digital switching with Raymarine displays.
The wheelhouse has chairs for the captain and a companion. The galley is aft of the helm, across from a dinette. The salon has sofas and settees for relaxing, and the windows are low enough to give seated people a view outside. Double doors aft lead to the cockpit, which is protected by an overhang from the flybridge.
The aft deck has more seating and a table for al fresco dining. The flybridge has the upper helm and more seating areas, with room aft for a RIB and a crane.
Owners can order accommodations below to hold six to ten berths. The standard layout has the owner’s stateroom amidships, a VIP guest cabin forward, and a two-person cabin on the port side. All the cabins have en suite heads and showers. There’s room for an optional crew quarter aft.
The 65 comes with standard trim tabs and hydraulic bow and stern thrusters for help with docking.
Specs.: LOA: 65’4”; Beam: 17’7”; Draft: 5’9”; Disp.: 37 tons; Fuel: 1,611 gals.; Water: 264 gals.; Power: 2×800-hp MAN diesels. Read more:
