Nordhavn 148
56 M Concept
Globetrotting yacht
Every now and then, a design collaboration comes about that showcases the strengths of both parties. The exterior design of the Nordhavn 148 is a perfect example of that. It is the second project the two powerhouses work together on.
The power of partnership between Dutch design studio Vripack and builder of expedition yachts Nordhavn followed from their previous collaboration on the interior design for the Nordhavn 80 in 2018. This design unequivocally proved that a homely Scandinavian chic interior hailing from the drawing boards of Vripack pairs seamlessly with Nordhavn’s bold explorer vessels.
In addition, the exterior of the Nordhavn 148 now perfectly illustrates that when pairing the shipyard’s build pedigree with Vripack’s in-house naval architecture expertise and vast experience designing explorer vessels that take on the Northwest Passages, the results are explosive.
‘We’ve talked about building a larger boat for a while now and this globetrotting yacht will be groundbreaking. She pushes the brand to go above and beyond prior engineering feats and will be built to a greater structural integrity than any other Nordhavns before her.
JIM LEISHMAN – VICE PRESIDENT OF PACIFIC ASIAN ENTERPRISES
Stretching 148 feet in length, she will be the largest Nordhavn to date. It will also be the first-ever metal Nordhavn, with the yard having only built in composite until now. Sporting a steel hull, aluminium superstructure, and round bilge, it is a displacement yacht that offers comfort and durability.
As a no-nonsense go-anywhere explorer boat, the Nordhavn 148 possesses the strong Nordhavn DNA but with Dutch styling. “As a designer, we really were able to be on the cutting edge in terms of how far we could stretch the Nordhavn brand without losing its heritage. It’s a Nordhavn explorer – designed by Vripack – but it remains a Nordhavn nonetheless. Our aim was simply to reimagine it.” explains Hoekstra.
In addition, the yacht will benefit from an ‘ice belt’ – with other words an ice-strengthened hull – a stiffer hull than the minimum requirement by classification and a generous-sized engine room. In terms of interior layout, she is spacious, grand, and has enough tender storage to accommodate two 8 meter tenders.
| Current Name | Nordhavn 148 |
| Design number | 7688 |
| LOA | 45.00 M |
| Beam | 8.60 M |
| Draft | 2.70 M |
| Designer | Vripack/Nordhaven |
| Naval Architect | Vripack |
| Interior Design | Vripack |
| Structural Engineering | Vripack |
| Mechanical Engineering | Vripack |
| Builder | Nordhavn |
| Type of Vessel | Displacement Motor Yacht |
| Hull Type | Displacement |
| Material | Steel/Aluminium |
| Classification | Lloyds Register |
| Engine | Cat C-18 ACERT |
| Speed (cruising/max) | 12/14 KN |
| Fuel Capacity | 65.000 L |
| Freshwater Capacity | 12.500 L |
| Grey/Black water Capacity | 8000 L |
| Owner & Guest | 12 persons |
| Crew | 10 persons |
Marnix Hoekstra