1998 Nordhavn 46

The 1998 Nordhavn 46 is a fiberglass motor yacht purpose-built for serious ocean passage-making. Her single 143 hp Lugger diesel engine drives her through extended cruises with an emphasis on reliability and simplicity of maintenance. The design reflects principles from Robert Beebe's influential work on voyaging under power—a boat engineered for the demands of blue-water travel rather than speed or styling trends. The current owner has invested substantially in modernization while respecting the boat's fundamental philosophy of robust, maintainable construction.

The layout prioritizes comfort and functionality across two staterooms and two heads. The owner's quarters occupy the full forward section with a centerline queen berth, multiple hanging lockers, drawers, and natural ventilation through ports and overhead hatches. The guest stateroom amidships features a double berth with pull-out single above and a dedicated head and shower. The main salon—an open 11 by 12 foot space—connects to the galley via a large sliding door and provides seating for six around a stowable 40-inch dining table. The pilothouse above accommodates four at a dining table and includes a pilot berth with slide-out extension, offering 360-degree views through opening doors to the side decks and Portuguese bridge.

Recent systems upgrades include a complete Garmin electronics suite installed in November 2024, comprising twin chart plotters, 4-foot radar, AIS, autopilot, and dual VHF radios. The galley received a Surrell countertop, Isotherm refrigerator-freezer drawers, True Induction cooktop, Maytag microwave, and a combined washer-dryer unit, all added in 2023–2024. Fresh house batteries went in September 2024, along with a new 20 hp Mercury outboard and Achilles 315 inflatable dinghy. The main engine has logged 3,406 hours as of February 2025; the generator shows 3,222 hours. Additional recent work includes bottom paint, propeller replacement, and a rebuilt ram, all completed in June 2024 or later. Keel cooling, dry exhaust, dual Racor filters, paravane stabilizers, and a Cape Horn para-anchor support extended cruising capability.