I Spent a Full Day Running the Nordhavn N68 – Here’s Everything

I spent two full days aboard the Nordhavn N68 with the goal of putting myself in your shoes and running the boat for the weekend. From full start-up procedure to docking, anchoring, tender deployment and cruising, we did it.

So, prepare yourself for a long weekend of viewing, as this was not designed to be rushed. Instead, we wanted to give those of you who are in the market for a Nordhavn as realistic an experience as possible to hopefully save you time before you get on the plane and test one for yourself.

As a brand, this is the trawler yacht many of us immediately think of when we imagine a trawler. As a design, the N68 is a life-changing vessel that could literally take you anywhere you can dream of. This actual model is one on my vision board – let me know if it makes it on yours after watching this?

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Watch Part 1:
https://youtu.be/uBxt0KRivLU

00:00 Start
00:09 Introduction and welcome to full sea trial
00:54 Systems startup and electrical panel walkthrough
04:52 Main and wing engine startup procedures
11:18 Shore power disconnect and departure preparation
16:50 Departing dock using thrusters and wing station
27:20 Anchoring demonstration and windlass operation
31:40 Tender deployment using davit system
40:53 Paravane stabilizer deployment for at-rest stability
50:02 Ocean performance testing and fuel consumption analysis
75:56 Final thoughts on Nord Haven 68 capabilities and comparison