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? THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Mention Code DBL for discounts on Marine Mold Construction - https://ms-marine.eu/ BOAT BUILDERS Publication & feature enquiries https://dansboatlife.com/boat-builders BOAT BUYERS Patreon membership & member benefits https://dansboatlife.com/boat-buyers BOAT OWNERS Join the course waitlist https://dansboatlife.com/courses BRAND: https://flagshipinternational.com.au/boatlistings/view/nordhavn-68-3 PRICE: https://flagshipinternational.com.au/ 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