Introduction

This site has been created to celebrate the Nordhavn 46.  The 46 was the very first Nordhavn design and launched the brand.  This timeless trawler is no longer available (retired by the builder, P.A.E.).   

The vessels depicted are NOT listed for sale by JMYS.

The photos and details included are representative of variations offered with this popular brand and come from multiple hulls. The information published comes from personal experience, time aboard and from  promotional websites that JMYS prepares when we are marketing Nordhavn 46 vessels.

 JMYS has no direct affiliation with the builder, P.A.E.

 Jeff Merrill worked with Nordhavn for 14 years and continues to co-broker with their agents.

 Important build decisions:

• Owner cabin Forward vs. Aft
• Single engine vs. Twin engines
• Flybridge option

Significant product improvements:

• Fiberglass fuel tanks offered starting with hull 64.

Impressive accomplishments:

• Multiple circumnavigations and countless ocean passages.  

Production years =1989-2003.

Last hull completed = 82.

This web page has been posted to inform trawler aficionados researching the Nordhavn 46 design.