North Pacific Yachts is making its new flagship, a 590 Pilothouse, designed for serious cruising couples or families who want to spend a long time on board.
With offices in Surrey, British Columbia, just outside Vancouver, North Pacific makes five models from 44 to 59 feet. John Brice and his son, Trevor, started the company by showing their first boat, a 43, at the Seattle show in 2004. They’ve made more than 150 yachts since then, and Trevor runs the company. The boats are made near Shanghai, China.
North Pacific prides itself on working directly with its owners. The first hull of the 590 has the optional wide-body salon and enclosed sky lounge, instead of an open flybridge, up top.
Power comes from twin 715-hp Cummins, producing a top speed of more than 16 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. The 590 carries 1,800 gallons of fuel, and 400 gallons of water, so owners can plan for a long cruise at a comfortable, and safe, speed. The new North Pacific meets CE-A stability standards.
The integral swim platform has three steps up on each side leading to the aft deck; it’s protected by the overhang from the flybridge above. A settee is across the transom; glass doors lead to the open salon, where an L-shaped settee and high-low table are on the port side, facing a row of cabinets and entertainment center to starboard.
Two steps forward lead to the cruising galley and the pilothouse. A single helm chair is centered, and a U-shaped settee and high-low table are to port. A door on the starboard side opens to the Portuguese deck. A three-person seat is on the foredeck.
Below, the standard accommodations call for three staterooms and three heads. The large master is full-beam amidships; the VIP with an island berth is forward, and a guest cabin with two berths is on the port side.
Specs.: LOA: 61’4”; Beam: 18’4”; Draft: 5’4”; Disp.: 103,000 lbs.; Fuel: 1,800 gals.; Water: 400 gals.; Power: 2×715-hp Cummins diesels.
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