- Builder
- Nordhavn
- Model
- 56MS
- Motorsailer +2
- Length
- 57.6 ft
- Built in
- United States (USA)
General
BuilderNordhavn
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States (USA)
Boat TypeMotorsailer, Monohull, Ketch
CategorySail
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Vessel DesignerJeff Leishman
Accommodation
LayoutLayout 1
Number of Cabins2
Double Bed2
Total Berths4
Dry Head2
Total Heads2
Engines
Standard · 1× John Deere 6068AFM75
Drive TypeInboard
Engines1
Horsepower per Engine266 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Measurements
Overall Length57.6 ft
Waterline Length52.5 ft
Beam16.6 ft
Standard Draft7 ft
Keel Weight95,000 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity800 gal
Fresh Water Tank250 gal
Black Water Tank75 gal
Rigging
Main Sail590 sq ft
Figures are for the current generation unless marked otherwise. Where a specification differs by generation or engine package, it is shown for the relevant version.
What Is a Nordhavn 56MS?
This motorsailer provides a trawler-style aft deck with a sailing cockpit and steering station forward of the saloon/wheelhouse. Access to the forward sailing cockpit is via wide side decks on the port and starboard side of the saloon/wheelhouse. Powered main and headsail furlers, along with power winches, will make sail handling a manageable affair for short-handed crews. A 10-foot RIB can be accommodated athwartships atop the saloon/wheelhouse roof and a power winch is standard for launching.
Surrounded by rugged half-inch tempered glass windows, the saloon/wheelhouse offers unrestricted 360-degree views, providing an ideal steering navigation station for the captain. The cushy wraparound settee to starboard provides a comfortable dining area, and two reclining chairs to port are perfect for guests to lounge and take in the scenery.
Going below via a gentle stairway, a large, well-ventilated and lighted galley offers abundant countertop space and cabinet storage as well as refrigerator and freezer space. Luxurious master and guest staterooms are separated by the galley and the full stand-up engine room. Additionally, space is provided for a washer/dryer.
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Nordhavn 56MS Exterior
Nordhavn 56MS Interior
Nordhavn 56MS Deck Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the Nordhavn 56MS measures 57.6 ft overall, with a beam of 16.6 ft.
Top and cruising speed depend on the engine package and load. Check the engines tab in the specifications above and the individual listings for the figures of each hull.
New hulls are priced by the builder and its dealers and include the current generation's equipment. Used hulls are priced by their owners and reflect age, hours, condition, and upgrades since delivery.