TN: Trawler News #116/A motorsailer from--Gasp!--Nordhavn

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Broadcast on the Internet 09/22/04
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IN THIS ISSUE #116
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Nordhavn introduces a motorsailer
What others say about the newest Nordhavn
Mother of all Trawler Fests next week
Go trans-Atlantic! Go trans-Pacific!
Noteworthy
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NORDHAVN INTRODUCES A MOTORSAILER
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By the Editors

Nordhavn continues to make waves in the power 
cruising world, with its latest tsunami being the 
introduction of an elegant motorsailer.

Pacific Asian Enterprises, the company that 
launched the Nordhavn line of power passagemakers 
15 years ago, was started in 1979 to produce 
sailboats, most notably the Mason line of 
bluewater yachts. The Nordhavn line has been such 
a huge success that PAE now builds Masons only on 
special order.

The new motorsailer, a 50-footer displacing 
60,000 pounds, will bear the Nordhavn nameplate, 
will have transoceanic range under power alone 
and should provide solid sailing performance in 
offshore conditions.

PAE vice-president Jim Leishman says the old saw 
about motorsailers--that they don't motor well or 
sail well--is not applicable: "This boat will 
motor better than any of our trawlers due to the 
efficient hull shape, large fuel capacity, 
powerful engine and highly efficient propeller. 
She's not designed to go daysailing in light 
breezes; however, in 15 to 20 knots of wind in 
open ocean, she'll sail quite well."

The two-stateroom motorsailer will feature the 
fit and finish Nordhavns are known for and will 
include the electrical, mechanical and plumbing 
systems developed by PAE during a quarter-century 
of experience in offshore conditions.

Here's how PAE describes its newest Nordhavn for 
which plans have been in the works for five years:

This rugged 50-footer will displace over 60,000 
pounds and carry 750 gallons of fuel. Powered by 
the proven Lugger 1066 T diesel engine, a top 
cruising speed of 9 knots will be possible. The 
rugged Lugger will drive a 30-inch four-bladed 
controllable pitch Hundestad propeller and will 
offer unparalleled flexibility of operation. When 
conditions dictate, the propeller can be fully 
feathered to enhance sailing performance. 
Alternatively, the engine can be run at very low 
rpm and high propeller pitch--combined with the 
drive and stabilizing force of the sails--which 
together will provide an astounding level of 
comfort, economy and capability.

This motorsailer provides a trawler-style aft 
deck with a sailing cockpit and steering station 
forward of the saloon/wheelhouse. Access to the 
forward sailing cockpit is via wide side decks or 
from the saloon/wheelhouse. Powered main and 
headsail furlers along with power winches will 
make sail handling a manageable affair for 
shorthanded crews. A 10-foot RIB can be 
accommodated athwartships atop the 
saloon/wheelhouse roof and a power davit is 
standard for launching."

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA:			50 ft
LWL:			46 ft
BEAM:		15 ft 6 in
DRAFT:		6 ft
FUEL:			750 gal
WATER:		250 gal
DISPLACEMENT:	62,180 lb
BALLAST:		15,000 lb
RANGE:		3,000 nm under power only

Construction of the motorsailer will take place 
at the South Coast Marine yard in Taiwan with 
delivery of the first boat expected in about 16 
months. Pricing starts at around $800,000.

   http://www.nordhavn.com
   tel: 949.496.4848

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WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THE NEWEST NORDHAVN
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Christopher Samuelson owns a Nordhavn 57 with 
which he crossed the Atlantic this summer in the 
Nordhavn rally. In an earlier life, he was chief 
executive officer of the British company that 
built Fishers, arguably the most popular 
motorsailers ever.

The motorsailer principle is excellent, Samuelson 
says, noting that "there is a demand, I have no 
doubt, both in North America and Europe."

"This vessel will appeal to year-around sailors 
and those who sail in less warm climates, plus we 
know that out on the water it gets chilly 
anyway," he says.

Samuelson questions the cockpit ahead of the 
wheelhouse because of lack of protection from the 
weather and recommends an unstayed rig as an 
alternative to the conventional version.

"I love it!" says Bill Kimley of Seahorse Marine 
in Zhuhai, China, long a champion and builder of 
motorsailers. "It's about time somebody started 
to publicize the advantages of true motorsailing. 
I can't afford to do it."

   http://www.seahorseyachts.com/seahorsemarine/seahorsemarine_3.html

"Using the companionway to the forward cabin for 
the galley is a great use of space that is 
otherwise wasted. The galley should be easy to 
use in a seaway as you can brace against the 
opposite cabinet," Kimley says.

Coincidentally, the Mandarin 52 motorsailer built 
by Seahorse Marine will be on display at Lido 
Yacht Expo in Newport Beach, California, 
September 30-October 3.

   http://www.seahorseyachts.com/seahorsemarine/seahorsemarine_4.html
   http://www.goboatingamerica.com/boatshows/lido2004/

Larry Zeitlin, a longtime owner of a Willard 30 
Horizon motorsailer, notes that Nordhavn's 
motorsailer hull has some similarities to the 
original Nordhavn, the venerable 46.

Jim Leishman responds that the motorsailer is a 
"completely new hull, nothing to do with the 46." 
He does allow that "years ago we did a number of 
46s with a foremast and a complete complement of 
sails. The boat would move along OK on a beam 
reach or off the wind."

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MOTHER OF ALL TRAWLER FESTS NEXT WEEK
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The Chesapeake version of West Marine Trawler 
Fest, the largest event in the national Trawler 
Fest series, returns to Solomons, Maryland, 
September 30-October 2 for the ninth annual such 
gathering.

Bruce Kessler's television documentary on 
Nordhavn Atlantic Rally 2004 will have its 
premiere showing as part of the evening program 
on September 30. Living the Dream: Small Boats 
Crossing The BigOcean depicts the great adventure 
in a way that will appeal to all cruisers, 
regardless of boat type, size or brand.

In the extensive seminar program, more than half 
are new presentations for Solomons, and each time 
slot has increased emphasis on women's issues. 

About 50 dealer and broker boats for sale and 
dozens of private boats are expected at Solomons. 
Many of the private vessels participate in 
Trawler Crawl when owners open their boats to 
registered attendees.

   http://www.trawlerfest.com
   toll-free: 888-968-3378

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GO TRANSATLANTIC! GO TRANSPACIFIC!
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If you're interested in crossing the Atlantic, or 
Pacific, you should sign up for entry information 
on future transoceanic rallies for ocean-capable 
powerboats.

Pacific Asian Enterprises, organizers of Nordhavn 
Atlantic Rally 2004, does not plan to host future 
transatlantic rallies but a group of trawler 
enthusiasts involved in the initial event are 
planning to carry on what Nordhavn has pioneered.

"The rally was a huge success, in every respect," 
says Jim Leishman, PAE vice-president. "In time, 
we may look at a rally to Southeast Alaska, or 
some other trips, perhaps at a lower level of 
responsibility and support, but as far as the 
Atlantic goes, we'll leave it to others."

   http://www.trawlertransatlantic.com
   toll-free: 866-865-2628

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NOTEWORTHY
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In three short years, the PDQ MV/34 has become 
the best-selling cruising power catamaran in 
North America. PDQ Yachts in Whitby, Ontario, has 
built 50 power cats since the first one was 
splashed as a 32-footer in spring 2001. The build 
schedule for this year calls for 22 boats to be 
launched. PDQ has been building sailing 
catamarans since 1987.

   http://www.pdqyachts.com
   tel: 888-297-CATS (297-2287)

A new book, Chesapeake Bay Ports of Call and 
Anchorages, has been published by Cruising Guide 
Publications. The many ports and anchorages that 
have fascinated cruisers for decades are depicted 
in full-page, color photos in this coffee-table 
style book. Additionally, the new title is 
chockfull of useful information, but it is 
designed to be used in conjunction with cruising 
guides and navigation charts.

   http://cruisingguides.com
   tel: 800-330-9542

And speaking of motorsailers . . . yacht designer 
Michael Kasten has been involved in a unique 
project and even more unique vessel: Si' Lolona, 
a 35-meter (120-foot) Indonesian Pinisi, built in 
the traditional way by the Bugis/Konjo 
boatbuilders who originate from South Sulawesi.

   http://www.kastenmarine.com/phinisi.htm
   http://www.kastenmarine.com/silolona_homecoming.htm

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