2001 North Wind 56

The 2001 North Wind 56 is a fiberglass sailing yacht designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in Spain. She was the final 56 model constructed by North Wind Yachts. The boat features a solid fiberglass hull with robust structural grid, a wide 16-foot beam, and a deep offshore cockpit with high coamings. The deck layout prioritizes safe movement fore and aft, and the hull form balances comfort with efficient passagemaking rather than racing performance. A powerful masthead rig with mainsail mast furling system and a sail plan suited to shorthanded crews complete the sailing platform.

Below deck, the yacht offers a warm, functional interior with a spacious saloon, well-equipped galley laid out for seagoing conditions, and three private cabins. The interior emphasizes ventilation, storage, and joinery throughout. Generous tankage and storage capacity support extended cruising.

Power comes from a single 140 hp Yammer diesel inboard engine with strong motoring performance. The yacht cruises at 9 knots. Systems are designed for serviceability and owner-operator access. A generator and full navigation station are included, along with climate control and other standard systems.

The North Wind 56 was engineered for long-range offshore passages and liveaboard comfort, prioritizing durability and redundancy over lighter production-oriented designs. The boat combines substantial displacement, heavy construction, and proven offshore capability in a practical package.