New Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot

Nordhavn has developed a bit of a cult following having become synonymous with serving a niche boating market of the adventurous few since the first 46 arrived on the scene 25 years ago.

However, Nordhavn’s manufacturer, Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE) says it has come up with a new model that will lead the brand down a more mainstream path -- the Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot.

The manufacturer says that what makes the new 59 CP so revolutionary is that rather than targeting world explorers, it caters to the needs of many different segments of the market.

The new boat is a continuation of Nordhavn’s Coastal Pilot series and may quite possibly be one of the most versatile cruising boats in the company's range. 

The semi-displacement hull is designed for modest top speeds in the 20-knot range and offers an efficient and sea-kindly ride at lower cruising speeds. 

PAE’s vice president Jim Leishman calls the 59 CP the ideal “transitional” boat and feels it could be hugely popular with current Nordhavn owners who are winding down their world cruising and considering a new boat with lesser time and effort restraints.

"This is the perfect type of vessel for anyone with dreams of extended cruising that don’t involve ocean crossings," says Leishman.

At the same time, the N59 CP could prove to be the ultimate "jumping off" boat for anyone looking to get into the long-range cruising game. The N59’s design features a CE Category A unlimited offshore rating, insuring the N59 CP will have the seakeeping and strength capabilities to take on the most serious of coastal cruises -- up to a thousand miles.

Versatility and capability aside, Leishman feels the living arrangements of the boat is really what’s going to give her mass appeal. The boat is available in a two- or three-stateroom configuration, either of which is highlighted by a massive owner’s cabin. 

"This is the type of master stateroom you’d expect to see in a 70-foot yacht," notes Leishman. He also points to the raised deck which can be left open or enclosed with clears and can be equipped with a/c or heat, depending on your needs for comfort. And if you’re still itching for fresh air, the huge cockpit allows you opportunity for plenty of sun bathing.

As with all Nordhavns, the best hardwoods, stone, and top-of-the-line appliances will be incorporated into the build. The N59 CP will also feature the finest craftsmanship, fit and finish that only the artisans at the Ta Shing factory can provide. Nordhavn’s partner factory for more than four decades, Ta Shing also builds the N64/68, N72/76 and N56 M/S models.

For more information go to: www.nordhavn.com/models/59_coastalpilot/index.php