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INTRODUCTION: “Honu Kai” is the 55 that took the cruising world by storm and is hull number one of what verywell may become the biggest success story ever by PAE/Nordhavn. She was delivered in CA to her Hawaiian owners who shortly after commissioning sailed her home across the Pacific. After cruising the islands she has ventured back to California and then returned home to Hawaii where she is presently moored. She is equipped with the majority of the popular factory options and had been carefully looked after by her thoughtful owners. Each system has been thoroughly exercised and ‘broken in’ so she should be relatively trouble free from the moment you take off. With close to fifty Nordhavn 55s now launched and our order book for new builds stretching into hulls numbering in the sixties, ‘Honu Kai’ represents a unique opportunity where you can buy an extremely well outfitted trawler with an asking price below the starting base price for a new boat, and have no waiting time at all. Her Hawaiian location makes her superbly positioned for a tour of the south Pacific…think of how much fun it would be to take delivery in the land of Aloha and set off to a wide variety of tropical destinations. Only a handful of 55s have ever become available on the brokerage (used) market and most have sold quickly and at close to asking price. The popularity of this magnificent couples cruiser is as impressive as “Honu Kai” is to behold in person. The 55 has already accomplished Atlantic and Pacific crossings and they are already scattering all over the world as an ideal platform for adventurous cruisers who seek the ultimate in a proven passage maker. “Honu Kai” is famously documented in advertisements for the 55 model and was highlighted extensively in the Nordhavn in-house publication “Circumnavigator”. She is available for viewing by appointment only, how can you pass up a vacation to Hawaii to see her yourself? Please contact your Nordhavn salesman for more details.
“HONU KAI” – HULL NUMBER 1, THE 55 THAT STARTED IT ALL: The Nordhavn 55 design is a very large yacht. Measuring nearly 62’ overall she is a hefty yacht with a lot of headroom and a large freeboard balanced by appropriate ballast to keep her on her feet underway. Her systems engineering benefits from the hundreds of ocean crossing Nordhavn who precede her and you will be hard pressed to find a better built boat than a Nordhavn anywhere. And speaking of anywhere, that’s exactly where she is built to take you…comfortably and economically. There is something to say about the advantages of buying a proven boat that has already been out exploring. The original owners have had a change in plans and feel that it just isn’t fair to keep “Honu Kai” tied up in port when she has already done so much time at sea, thus creating an ideal situation for whomever is lucky enough to claim her for themselves. “Honu Kai” has been a wonderful yacht to own and provided everything her original owners hoped for, however life changes have created a situation where it is time to move on and somewhat reluctantly she is now offered for sale. If you were to order a new 55 similar to “Honu Kai” your waiting time from now until taking off would approach nearly two years and the retail comparable pricing would approach $2,000,000.00! “Honu Kai” is offered exclusively by Nordhavn – if you are in the market for a Nordhavn 55 you deserve to give her a very close look. We are the designers, marketers and builders of the Nordhavn line and our depth of knowledge and experience with these fabulous long range cruisers is something that can only be tapped into by working directly with our team of experienced sales people. Your ultimate satisfaction will be greatly enhanced by your association with PAE/Nordhavn, please let us show you how we can make all the difference in the world on such an important purchase.
ACCOMMODATIONS & LAYOUT: MAIN SALOON AND GALLEY: You can board the Nordhavn 55 from the wide swim platform which leads to a centered cockpit door or from her starboard side deck. When you enter the saloon you will be pleased by the amount of space and spacious grandeur. The teak joinery is beautiful and is well complimented by the granite countertops. You will appreciate her leisure comforts and upon close inspection see that the build in flat screen television is concealed on a custom flush lift. This large saloon is great for relaxing and dining. Forward to port is a bar countertop at the aft end of the galley with two custom teak chairs. The saloon features a permanent teak dinette table to port with L-shaped settee (abundant storage beneath). To starboard two Ekornes stressless chairs with ottomans make for a great place to kick back and enjoy the view or read a book.
The saloon transitions into an elegant galley that is two steps down and features all of the necessary galley appliances. One noticeable feature is the double basin corner sink, which maximizes space for the rest of the galley. There is excellent ventilation in the galley provided by an opening port light outboard. There are plenty of overhead and under counter lockers for storing everything you need in a proper seagoing galley. This is a galley where two people can work and the nice tile floor provides a practical touch, one of many little things you will find as you continue to explore. At the forward end of the saloon you ascend a flight of steps to arrive in the wheelhouse, or you can open a cabin door that leads to the master. Also off the galley is a stairway down that leads to the utility room which boasts a top load freezer and separate washer and dryer. MASTER STATEROOM: Entering the master by continuing from the galley makes for a single level layout that is one of the bonus features of the 55. You don’t need to go up and down stairs through the pilothouse, but you can also enter the master by doing just this. The large queen sized island berth runs athwartships and provides plenty of walking space and bed stand counters on both sides. There are opening port lights outboard to port and the master stateroom, like the rest of the living spaces is air-conditioned. A special blower hatch forward ducts to the Portuguese bridge deck allowing additional light and providing natural air flow…a huge plus at anchor. The master connects to a large head to starboard, which includes a sumptuous bath forward and a nice head with a proper sink and counter. PILOTHOUSE: The Nordhavn 55 wheelhouse is huge and the view is spectacular. There is an expansive navigation console with overhead and below window dash panels outfitted with all of the necessary control panels needed to operate “Honu Kai”. The Stidd helm chair is the best seat in the house and a comfortable perch for your time on watch. The windows and outboard Dutch Doors are all Diamond Sea/Glaze commercial strength. There is a large L-shaped bench seat fronted by a beautiful teak table that is the perfect place for “back seat” drivers and ideal for catching a bite to eat. The helm dash features an angled steering wheel. The main engine, wing engine and generator control panels are positioned for straight forward monitoring as are all of the other key systems display heads. There is a practical electric island that extends aft from the starboard side of the dash area and houses all of the DC and AC breakers plus the air conditioning select breakers and more. All of the ships electrical distribution panels are hinged for access to wiring. All the way aft in the wheelhouse to port is the private captains stateroom, ideally situated as a third stateroom that includes a wide bed and storage and places this person conveniently near the action while at the same time secluded in privacy. One of the best features of the 55 is the pilothouse day head aft to starboard. Fronting the pilothouse is a Portuguese bridge deck from which you can go up and aft to port to the boat deck and flybridge, or out to starboard for a quick forward turn to the foredeck or aft to walk along the covered side deck on your way to the cockpit. Forward stairway: The wheelhouse has a nicely curved staircase forward that leads to the master and guest staterooms. This stairwell is beautifully varnished teak with a stainless steel handrail and grooved steps for good traction. The stairwell includes lockers outboard to starboard. GUEST STATEROOM: All the way forward in the boat is a cleverly designed cabin with a centerline bulkhead that separates a double bed to port from a nice office desk area to starboard. The centerline divider includes a sliding door for sleeping privacy and also includes a swinging portion forward that converts to make this area one large suite. Two doors open to the forward head and shower which includes a sink and huge medicine cabinet. There is plenty of light and overhead opening hatches for ventilation in this magnificent forward area. Beneath the guest stateroom is the cellar, a “hidden” area that is accessed by a hinged floor hatch. You descend a sturdy ladder to find the bow thruster forward and all of the ships fresh water components. This is a great storage area for extra supplies and provisions. WORKING AREAS: UTILITY ROOM: Descending the curved stairway from the galley you arrive in the Utility room. This is a forward antechamber for the engine room and includes a large storage locker, a top load freezer below a working counter with a separate clothes washer and clothes dryer outboard on each side. ENGINE ROOM: The engine room is fronted by a thick door with inspection window. The large John Deere primary engine is on centerline. Immediately to starboard upon entry is the gravity fed supply tank which receives fuel from the four main fuel tanks and distributes to the main engine and the generator (note: the wing engine has its’ own supply tank). On the starboard fuel tank bulkhead is where the plumbing manifolds for fuel return and fuel transfer are arranged. There is also an oil change system installed. Aft on the starboard side is the Lugger wing engine and day tank. Aft to port is the Northern Lights generator. The floor panels are designed with removable lids in key areas for access to service and inspection. All the way aft is a door to the lazarette which is a great feature since it provides underway access to the steering, inverter and batteries without having to go on deck. The spaciousness in the engine room for getting around and observing allows for areas to stand and sit and makes this vital area of the boat extraordinarily inviting. LAZARETTE: Located beneath the aft deck cockpit, the lazarette is accessed via a massive fiberglass deck hatch (or can be “tunneled” to from the engine room. The hydraulic steering is located aft and there is also an emergency tiller mounted. There are several through hulls – all easy to get to. . The Trace inverter/battery charger, batteries, stern thruster, air conditioning and davit are all neatly installed for secure operation. This lazarette is a working space that is easy to get around in for routine maintenance and inspection. EXTERIOR: SWIM PLATFORM: The Nordhavn 55 is offered with an optional swim step extension that makes for a great platform behind the cockpit allowing a nice dock for arriving by dinghy, a great place to jump in for a swim and a convenient way to board the boat via dock from either side.
COCKPIT and STARBOARD SIDE DECK: This cockpit has seen many fish come over the gunwhales – reeled in with excitement and converted to dinner! The cockpit allows an area for relaxing and also incorporates a nice curved stairway up to the boat deck. There is a cockpit shower for bathers and this is also a nice place to have a barbeque. Access to the lazarette is provided by a huge hatch and you can also walk forward on the covered starboard side deck all the way to the foredeck. There is also a boarding door on the starboard side for easy dock traffic mobility. FOREDECK: The foredeck is entered from the centerline of the Portuguese bridge via a beautifully engineered hinged door. You have shore power and water connections up here and a field of deck hatches for the forward stateroom and head. The ground tackle arrangement allows for two anchors and includes a windlass and a cavernous chain locker. BOAT DECK: The boat deck is accessed by ascending the stairway from the cockpit or by coming aft on the port side from the pilothouse. This large deck is directly over the saloon and provides a huge landing pad for the ships tender. There is a crane installed for launching and retrieving the tender. Mounted just below the outboard boat deck overhangs on both sides are two flopper stopper poles ready for quick deployment when you anchor out in a rough water moorage. FLYBRIDGE: Clearly a highlight of the 55 is the view from the flybridge, this is a wonderful place to operate the yacht and also a great place to relax and enjoy your anchorage. There are two helm chairs forward of a lunch table with built in bench. Navigation gear is installed for simplicity of operation underway and this is actually an ideal place to get a great perspective while docking. There is a Bimini top to keep the sun and rain away. CUSTOM FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE INCLUDE WITH “HONU KAI” MACHINERY AND FUEL SYSTEM FEATURES:
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: “Honu Kai” is a US Coast Guard documented vessel. The hull and topsides have been cleaned and waxed on a regular basis. Her cruising itinerary includes three Pacific passages, all of the systems are proven and her equipment is sound. If you are in the market for an outstanding long-range passage maker at an exceptional price please give “Honu Kai” a very close look.
PRICE: $1,499,000 EXCLUSIONS: Galley supplies and utensils, tools, owner’s personal effects.
DISCLAIMER: The company offers the detail for this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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