I always liked the Nordy 35. To me it is a great alternative to the smaller tugs (Nordic 32 and American 34 come to mind) with two big advantages - a covered aft cockpit that you can actually fit a couple chairs and table and a roof large enough for a dingy. Too bad Nordhavn did not make more.
Thanks Fred. It is one of the most unique Nordhavns they built. I think they regret discontinuing this model. I get endless compliments about it and requests for tours when I am out at one of the islands off the coast.
Cindy, thanks so much for your kind words! It is an amazing little ship. I have never owned a boat that gets more compliments than this. A tribute to jeff Leishman, the designer.
I would have a chest freezer to starboard right when you went below to the galley under that storage area! Great boat and layout!!! I wouldn't use it as a Bluewater cruiser but a coastal from Maine down and 'round through the Panama to Alaska? In a heartbeat!!!
you mean - in front of the engine room access door??? might want to rethink that, unless you plan on having a chest that can be easily moved, every time you do your engine room checks.
The design line is very good, congratulations for owning it and in my opinion for taking good care of it, it's 18 years old! A classic, I think it's part of the reinterpretation of the N41" current NORDHAVN project, including being coherent to point out the name Jeff Leishman...the lineage of the N41 comes from this 35" in my view...the grandson maybe? I ask you does it have any navigation stabilization system...? At the same time as the hull behaves in the waves of the sea and in an ocean crossing... Maybe a size too short in relation to the waves? Thanks Roberto
Thanks for your comment. There is no stabilization on the 35 but due to it's quite fast speed, up to 14 kts, it really doesn't need it. That being said, I previously had a Nordhavn 43 with active stabilizers and came to love them . I would rather have them on the 35 just so I could use them at any speed but there isn't room. A gyro would be nice but not cheap!
It is 6 ft shorter than then the N41 but it looks like it's much more spacious it might be minus the second bedroom but it looks like the space is used a lot better that's the only thing within 41 is they should have went with either a symmetrical or double wide saloon
Hi Kurt! Great boat, one of my favorites in the Nordhavn line up. Just curious, it seems that most owners of Nordhavns go up in size, you stated you had a 43 before, why do you prefer the 35 over the 43? Just curious.
Hi Bubbie, Good question. We had the Nordy 43 for 10 years and put 20,000 miles on her! I owned the boat in partnership with a dear friend and we jointly decided to sell her. After I was boatless for about a year, I decided to get something quicker and smaller. So I bought a Cutwater 28. Fast with lots of amenities that would allow me to spend a few days at Catalina island. It was a great boat but it was just a tad bit too small and very small beam-8.5 ft. So I sold it and bought a Nordhavn 35, a model I had always admired. Faster than my 43, a good beam-13.2" and a good heavy duty coastal cruiser which is probably capable of crossing small oceans! Sorry for long answer! It's my forever boat!
@@kurtantonius5268 Chipping away at projects the past few months. All systems go. Will likely head up towards you in May. Better days ahead with the vaccine.
@@kurtantonius5268 Thanks for the reply. If it handled well head on, I’d expect beam to would be acceptable as well. The two outboards and keel should keep you from being pushed to take wave to port or starboard. That would be scary.
We put 20,000 NM on the 43 and then my crowner and I decided to split up the partnership. I was without a boat for awhile, except buying a Cutwater 28, which was a mistake. I then got boatsick and wanted something larger. I always thought the Nordy 35 was a really , really cool boat so I bought one. It is a perfect one couple boat although there is room for another couple. It is my forever boat!
Thank you for that. I first saw one in the marina in San Pedro and I was very impressed. It's a trim, smart looking, handsome vessel in person. If not crossing oceans, having the extra turn of speed of a semi-displacement hull is so practical.
I don't know but I believe Nordhavn never spent the money to have the boat classified as such as the boat was designed as a Coastal Vessel and not as an ocean crossing one.
@@kurtantonius5268 Hi Kurt, Thank you for the reply. I've been following the Nordhavn 35s for several years now, but I have not seen one that appears to be as nicely maintained and updated as Sequel. We have considered making offers on two of the current three N35s on the market, but both of them seem pretty tired, even though one of them has only 1800 hours on the engine (she was a live aboard for many years in Alaska). By chance, was Sequel owned by a couple in Huntington Harbor previous to you purchasing her? We were invited aboard an N35 about 8 years ago and I think it may have been Sequel because I recognize the extended swim step? I think the owner was an engineer and he was actually building the swim step himself while we were there. If there was currently an N35 as nice as Sequel on the market we would not hesitate to make an immediate full price offer, but like you said, "there are only 23 in the world", and the well maintained ones are becoming even more rare than that. Thanks again, John
Yes indeed it’s the same boat. It was owned by Greg Lee who took meticulous care of it and added the great swim platform. It was called Kathleen then. I changed the name to Sequel as it is my second Nordhavn. I owned a 43 before. Keep your eyes open for 35s to come on the market. Most are in really good shape. Don’t worry about a boat that has superficial challenges. Engine hours for main and gen are probably more important. Email me if you have specific questions. I’d be glad to help. The 35 is a great little ship. You will never own a vessel that gets more compliments!
yes, Sequel was previously named Kathleen and she was located in Huntington harbor! So you have been on my boat! When looking for a 35, look past the cosmetics, they are easy to upgrade. And don't worry too much about engine hours, as these Yanmars will run forever.@@user-hs7nr3xp9v
Why didn’t you hold on the names for then engine and generator, that was a mistake sir! This is a great vessel and rare, sorry it did not have a better representation for its value as a great trawler in it’s size range. I do not like to be critical, be only point this out for your own consideration. 🐻🙏🇺🇸
As it was designed for long distance coastal cruising, I don't think Nordhavn felt it was necessary. I'm, totally comfortable without one and I have towing insurance.
@@kurtantonius5268 They could have changed out the underwater sections of the mold to reflect that I guess. Personally I think that maybe the reason is that even though they could cruise at displacement speed, they were somewhat too thirsty with that huge 370hp engine. Thanks to Dementia Joe's actions being reflected in sky rocketing fuel prices, pure displacement requiring only a small engine just sipping fuel is certainly the way to go. Aspects of the boat are very nice though for a liveaboard couple.
I can see why these aren't built anymore the double captains helm seat , they could of put a smaller single on a pedasle and put a side door there and made the settie one more person length wise no wonder I've could of designed this better and probably brought more customers
The boat companies know what they are doing but I see so much wasted space taking place. No galley needs to be that large and with such a large refrigerator/freezer. There is so much space in the engine room for a freezer, washing machine and storage. Add an ice maker and additional coolers can be stored down there too. Reduce the size of the galley and aft cabin and move the head to the port side. Then a narrow bed twin bunk cabin can go on the starboard side. The head sink uses up a lot of space. Why don't boat companies mount the sink on the wall above the toilet? Or one of those narrow rectangular vessel type sinks on the wall parallel to the toilet, for those who are offput by the sink being above the toilet. There are even toilets with a sink built on top of the toilet tank.
Thanks for taking the time to reply. The engine is not big enough for the items you suggest, however. The ER may seem pretty big in the video but it's not big enough for a refrigerator, freezer, etc. I have spent a lot of time in there and it would require people to access the frig in a hot, somewhat dangerous room while underway.
You showed everything except the engine itself. Have no idea what powers this boat. You just swung the camera by so fast a person couldn't read what it said.
It is not a customer add on. Most 35 come with it, even though it was an option. It's one of the distinguishing aspects of the boat. Thanks for the feedback.
A genius layout !! one of the cutest little "proper boats" I've ever seen
Thanks Justin!
That engine room! Beautiful boat.
I like the way a vessel this size has an engine room and not a compartment.
It really is an amazing engine room for a 35 footer. Thanks, kurt
Fit and finish are extraordinary along with a master bed layout fit for a queen and king, EXACTLY what this ship was built for, FIRST class!
Thanks Michael. It's my forever boat! Of course, I said that about my Nordhavn 43 too!
Thanks.
35 or 85, this company exudes quality. The people who build Nordhavns obviously take pride in their work.
I always liked the Nordy 35. To me it is a great alternative to the smaller tugs (Nordic 32 and American 34 come to mind) with two big advantages - a covered aft cockpit that you can actually fit a couple chairs and table and a roof large enough for a dingy. Too bad Nordhavn did not make more.
Thanks Fred. It is one of the most unique Nordhavns they built. I think they regret discontinuing this model. I get endless compliments about it and requests for tours when I am out at one of the islands off the coast.
Moored next to one of these in Olympia Washington a few weeks ago after they followed us in to Port. Fantastic looking vessel.
A proper little ship.
Thanks for sharing!!
Handles like a little ship as well.
I was shocked to see the size of the cabin. It rendered me even more speechless when I saw the engine room.
Thank you!
Thanks for the compliment!
Gosh this is a little honey of a vessel never seen before.
Wow, a separate standup shower on a boat that size. That's impressive. Can't wait to see the engine spaces.
Very nice boat, engine room as well as the rest of the vessel is clean and crisp looking congratulation on your fine maintenance.
Thanks Matt!
Not as much work as you would think. Thanks.
Simply outstanding!
Thanks!
magnificent!
Great little trawler
Thank you. She is a pretty cool little ship.
I love this ship!
Thanks so much!
Wow! Just wow.
Thank you Sir!
The most impressive 35 trawler I've seen. I challenge anyone to show me better than this one.
Cindy, thanks so much for your kind words! It is an amazing little ship. I have never owned a boat that gets more compliments than this. A tribute to jeff Leishman, the designer.
Thanks Cindy, what a great compliment! I love it.
Far and away the most complete boat at that size beautiful
Perfection as far as I’m concerned. Exactly everything I want without it being to much.
Good boat. Have to admit I'm attracted to it.
Love it! The Disney music for the engine room portion is awesome ☺️
Didn’t know it was Disney music! It was royalty free.
Thanks.
Great video Kurt! From Saltydog, Nordhavn 35001
Thanks. You have the very first one built.! Congrats.
Perfection
Thank you Kevin!~
I would have a chest freezer to starboard right when you went below to the galley under that storage area!
Great boat and layout!!!
I wouldn't use it as a Bluewater cruiser but a coastal from Maine down and 'round through the Panama to Alaska? In a heartbeat!!!
There is a pretty darn good sized freezer on the 35.
you mean - in front of the engine room access door??? might want to rethink that, unless you plan on having a chest that can be easily moved, every time you do your engine room checks.
The design line is very good, congratulations for owning it and in my opinion for taking good care of it, it's 18 years old! A classic, I think it's part of the reinterpretation of the N41" current NORDHAVN project, including being coherent to point out the name Jeff Leishman...the lineage of the N41 comes from this 35" in my view...the grandson maybe? I ask you does it have any navigation stabilization system...? At the same time as the hull behaves in the waves of the sea and in an ocean crossing... Maybe a size too short in relation to the waves?
Thanks
Roberto
Thanks for your comment. There is no stabilization on the 35 but due to it's quite fast speed, up to 14 kts, it really doesn't need it. That being said, I previously had a Nordhavn 43 with active stabilizers and came to love them . I would rather have them on the 35 just so I could use them at any speed but there isn't room. A gyro would be nice but not cheap!
It is 6 ft shorter than then the N41 but it looks like it's much more spacious it might be minus the second bedroom but it looks like the space is used a lot better that's the only thing within 41 is they should have went with either a symmetrical or double wide saloon
Hi Kurt! Great boat, one of my favorites in the Nordhavn line up. Just curious, it seems that most owners of Nordhavns go up in size, you stated you had a 43 before, why do you prefer the 35 over the 43? Just curious.
Hi Bubbie, Good question. We had the Nordy 43 for 10 years and put 20,000 miles on her! I owned the boat in partnership with a dear friend and we jointly decided to sell her. After I was boatless for about a year, I decided to get something quicker and smaller. So I bought a Cutwater 28. Fast with lots of amenities that would allow me to spend a few days at Catalina island. It was a great boat but it was just a tad bit too small and very small beam-8.5 ft. So I sold it and bought a Nordhavn 35, a model I had always admired. Faster than my 43, a good beam-13.2" and a good heavy duty coastal cruiser which is probably capable of crossing small oceans! Sorry for long answer!
It's my forever boat!
Hi Kurt, your 35 is looking great. Look forward to seeing you again at the Islands this Summer.
Thanks Bill! See you this summer. How's your 43?
@@kurtantonius5268 Chipping away at projects the past few months. All systems go. Will likely head up towards you in May. Better days ahead with the vaccine.
That is a beauty. Have you had it in any heavy seas? Im curious how these pocket yachts handle when the weather is brutal.
I have had the boat in gale force winds with steep, short seas and she did amazingly well. Of course i was head on and not beam to!
@@kurtantonius5268 Thanks for the reply. If it handled well head on, I’d expect beam to would be acceptable as well. The two outboards and keel should keep you from being pushed to take wave to port or starboard. That would be scary.
@@wdgaylord Dee, no outboards. The boat has an inboard Yanmar 270 hp Diesel engine. See engine room video for more info. Thanks!
@@kurtantonius5268 I’m sorry. I confused your boat with another. That is a sweet engine room.
lovely little ship
I like no fly bridge...with all that flat space you could add a bunch of solar panels.
Why did you go from the 43 to the 35? What are your thoughts on the 46? Excellent videos.
We put 20,000 NM on the 43 and then my crowner and I decided to split up the partnership. I was without a boat for awhile, except buying a Cutwater 28, which was a mistake. I then got boatsick and wanted something larger. I always thought the Nordy 35 was a really , really cool boat so I bought one. It is a perfect one couple boat although there is room for another couple. It is my forever boat!
Thank you for that. I first saw one in the marina in San Pedro and I was very impressed. It's a trim, smart looking, handsome vessel in person. If not crossing oceans, having the extra turn of speed of a semi-displacement hull is so practical.
Possibly the best layout of any boat I have seen in this size, not sure why it’s the second last one. It’s a beautiful manageable craft.
I think Nordhavn stop Building;ding these prematuraly!
What do you do with appliances when underway/wave action occurs?
If you are talking about the toaster oven and K-cup coffee maker, I do nothing as they both don't move even in rolly seas.
No wing engine?
I suspect a transom mounted 10-15 hp motor (even a 5hp?) could push her along in a pinch if one was so inclined
She is a very pretty little thing though isnt she
Gorgeous...what year?
2003. Thanks.
Does it have the extra engine to get you home if the main one breaks down I noticed only one throttle
No this model does not have one as it was designed as a long distance coastal cruiser. Thanks for your interest.
Would you take it to Greece?
I think I like the 35 better than the newer 41. Too bad Nordhavn has discontinued it.
Beautiful ship, what is the price?
Sorry. It’s not for sale.
What year is it?
She is a 2003 model.
is the Nordhavn 35 a class A boat?
I don't know but I believe Nordhavn never spent the money to have the boat classified as such as the boat was designed as a Coastal Vessel and not as an ocean crossing one.
Is it currently for sale?
Sorry, no.
Amazing, but no guest room? Not even tiny one? Great boat though!
Julien, it was designed as a one couple cruising yacht. However, the main salon settee can be reconfigured into another bed.
It's a real shame that this one doesn't have sails!
That would be most interesting! Thanks.
I like this type, this is not trawler, what is the name of this type?
It is considered a trawler still.
HOW MUCH!
Is she for sale?
No she is not. Sorry. But Nordhavn has 2 of them listed. Very rare to have 2 on the market at one time. There are only 23 in the world!
@@kurtantonius5268 Hi Kurt, Thank you for the reply. I've been following the Nordhavn 35s for several years now, but I have not seen one that appears to be as nicely maintained and updated as Sequel. We have considered making offers on two of the current three N35s on the market, but both of them seem pretty tired, even though one of them has only 1800 hours on the engine (she was a live aboard for many years in Alaska). By chance, was Sequel owned by a couple in Huntington Harbor previous to you purchasing her? We were invited aboard an N35 about 8 years ago and I think it may have been Sequel because I recognize the extended swim step? I think the owner was an engineer and he was actually building the swim step himself while we were there. If there was currently an N35 as nice as Sequel on the market we would not hesitate to make an immediate full price offer, but like you said, "there are only 23 in the world", and the well maintained ones are becoming even more rare than that. Thanks again, John
@@user-hs7nr3xp9v Thanks so much. She is a joy to own. Each year, I put about 1000 Nautical Miles on her. Buy one, you will not regret it!
Yes indeed it’s the same boat. It was owned by Greg Lee who took meticulous care of it and added the great swim platform. It was called Kathleen then. I changed the name to Sequel as it is my second Nordhavn. I owned a 43 before. Keep your eyes open for 35s to come on the market. Most are in really good shape. Don’t worry about a boat that has superficial challenges. Engine hours for main and gen are probably more important. Email me if you have specific questions. I’d be glad to help. The 35 is a great little ship. You will never own a vessel that gets more compliments!
yes, Sequel was previously named Kathleen and she was located in Huntington harbor! So you have been on my boat! When looking for a 35, look past the cosmetics, they are easy to upgrade. And don't worry too much about engine hours, as these Yanmars will run forever.@@user-hs7nr3xp9v
Why didn’t you hold on the names for then engine and generator, that was a mistake sir! This is a great vessel and rare, sorry it did not have a better representation for its value as a great trawler in it’s size range. I do not like to be critical, be only point this out for your own consideration. 🐻🙏🇺🇸
Generator looked like a Fisher Panda. I think that Nordhavn uses Lugger engines much of the time.
all it needed was a wing engine
As it was designed for long distance coastal cruising, I don't think Nordhavn felt it was necessary. I'm, totally comfortable without one and I have towing insurance.
Style seems a bit dated. Not a fan of the white formica with teak trim.
One stateroom and 35'. No wonder it had a short production life.
A ship! Not a plastic box.
Agreed. Most of the hardware is the same as what is found on a Nordhavn 57.
If they were so good, why did they stop building them?
Nordhavn felt the market was moving strongly towards full displacement boats so they stopped making these. Too bad as there are only 23 in the world.
@@kurtantonius5268 They could have changed out the underwater sections of the mold to reflect that I guess.
Personally I think that maybe the reason is that even though they could cruise at displacement speed, they were somewhat too thirsty with that huge 370hp engine. Thanks to Dementia Joe's actions being reflected in sky rocketing fuel prices, pure displacement requiring only a small engine just sipping fuel is certainly the way to go.
Aspects of the boat are very nice though for a liveaboard couple.
I can see why these aren't built anymore the double captains helm seat , they could of put a smaller single on a pedasle and put a side door there and made the settie one more person length wise no wonder I've could of designed this better and probably brought more customers
The boat companies know what they are doing but I see so much wasted space taking place. No galley needs to be that large and with such a large refrigerator/freezer. There is so much space in the engine room for a freezer, washing machine and storage. Add an ice maker and additional coolers can be stored down there too. Reduce the size of the galley and aft cabin and move the head to the port side. Then a narrow bed twin bunk cabin can go on the starboard side. The head sink uses up a lot of space. Why don't boat companies mount the sink on the wall above the toilet? Or one of those narrow rectangular vessel type sinks on the wall parallel to the toilet, for those who are offput by the sink being above the toilet. There are even toilets with a sink built on top of the toilet tank.
Thanks for taking the time to reply. The engine is not big enough for the items you suggest, however. The ER may seem pretty big in the video but it's not big enough for a refrigerator, freezer, etc. I have spent a lot of time in there and it would require people to access the frig in a hot, somewhat dangerous room while underway.
You showed everything except the engine itself. Have no idea what powers this boat. You just swung the camera by so fast a person couldn't read what it said.
Sorry about that Bill. My bad. The boat is Powered by a Yanmar 6 cylinder turbo charged engine producing about 370 hp. It's a 6LYP engine.
Aesthetically, the tower thing makes it an ugly boat...butt ugly. I assume it was a customer add on...Nordhavn would do this?
It is not a customer add on. Most 35 come with it, even though it was an option. It's one of the distinguishing aspects of the boat. Thanks for the feedback.
really too small. at least have a 40'.
The 35 is a perfect size for my needs. I had a 43 before and loved it but I now I enjoy the 35 a lot.
Meh…poor use of space…
Bad marketing with unsuitable music, please change your career.
Great lake boat, but a bit on the small side for the open water here in Australia 55'+ would be nice, but price not so nice!
Thanks for your comment. Boat is designed as a long distance, coastal pilot. When seas get bad, time to duck into a port.