1995 Nordlund 96 "GRACE" For Sale

1995 Nordlund 96 GRACE for Sale in New Orleans, Louisiana: Exceptional Motor Yacht for Cruising and Adventure

Discover the Timeless Elegance of the Nordlund 96

The 1995 Nordlund 96 is a remarkable motor yacht that offers an exceptional blend of performance, comfort, and style. With a spacious layout and a range of amenities, this vessel is perfect for both cruising and socializing, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate the finer aspects of yachting.

Available for sale in New Orleans, Louisiana, this yacht has been thoughtfully designed to provide an enjoyable experience on the water, whether you're hosting guests or embarking on an adventure.

Comfortable Living Spaces for Guests and Crew

GRACE features a well-planned layout that accommodates up to 12 guests during day trips, while providing sleeping arrangements for 8 overnight. With 4 cabins and 6 heads, this yacht ensures comfort and privacy for everyone on board.

The interior boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere, with ample natural light and elegant finishes throughout, creating a welcoming environment for relaxation and entertainment.

Powerful Twin Caterpillar Engines

Equipped with twin Caterpillar C-30 engines, the Nordlund 96 delivers impressive performance with a top speed of 27 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. This motor yacht is designed for efficiency and reliability, making it suitable for both short excursions and long-range voyages.

GRACE also features a pair of Northern Lights generators, ensuring a steady power supply for all onboard systems and amenities.

Versatile Deck Areas for Relaxation and Fun

The exterior of the Nordlund 96 is designed for enjoyment, featuring spacious deck areas that are perfect for sunbathing, dining, or simply taking in the views. The fixed swim platform provides easy access to the water, enhancing your experience whether you're swimming, diving, or launching water toys.

With amenities such as a jacuzzi and ample seating, the outdoor spaces are ideal for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet moments at anchor.

Specifications - 1995 Nordlund 96 GRACE

Builder: Nordlund
Model: 96
Year: 1995
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Length: 96 feet
Beam: 20.5 feet
Draft: 6 feet
Engines: Twin Caterpillar C-30 (2 x 1550 HP)
Cruising Speed: 20 knots
Top Speed: 27 knots
Guest Accommodations: 12 guests for day trips, sleeps 8 overnight
Crew Accommodations: 1 crew cabin for 2 crew members
Total Heads: 6
Generators: 2 x Northern Lights (33 kW each)

GRACE is definitely a one of a kind RPH motor yacht. She offers four staterooms plus crew, a great shaded entertaining flybridge, newer 4-cycle CAT’s, updated electronics and stabilizers and a very comfortable high end interior with a unique entertaining galley.

Over the years three very generous and caring owners have lavished her with updates and proper maintenance.

She should be on your must see list!

PRELUDE

GRACE’S owner is only the third owner of this custom built northwest (Tacoma WA) built yacht.

Her first owner brought her to Spencer Rybovich in 2002 where the interior layout was reconfigured and most of the joinery replaced.

In 2005 he replaced the original 4 cycle Detroits with 1550HP CAT C-30’s and added two new Northern Lights generators. A hull extension of 9’ allowed for a new aft crew cabin and a larger aft deck and FB. Reportedly this refit was 4 million dollars.

Her second owner reconfigured the galley, added the Pipewelders FRP hardtop, Garmin electronics, etc.

The third and current owner has continued with upgrades and improvements to make GRACE an outstanding offering at a realistic price.

She is ready to cruise now!

WALKTHROUGH

Boarding GRACE is easy from a floating dock via the swim platform and curved molded stairs to the aft deck. From a fixed dock, the Marquipt boarding ladde3r can be positioned from any one of the four hinged boarding gates, two of which are on the aft deck.

Both fixed and loose seating are around a new high gloss table. To port is a wet bar with a fridge and icemaker ad electric grill. To starboard are curved steps to the boat deck.

Two large sliding doors open a significant portion of the salon’s aft bulkhead revealing a teak and maple planked sole that extends all the way forward to the Galley. The Salon has s white leather built-in sofa to port and two matching swivel barrel chairs to starboard. A large coffee table lies in front of the sofa. A 60” TV and Sonos music system provide entertainment.

Further forward is a six place dining table separated by a low bank of cabinets. A wine cooler and additional storage are to port followed by an alcove with a side deck door and the main deck Day Head.

To starboard are curved wood stairs to the Pilothouse, private steps to the Master cabin, a large bank of cabinets and the companionway leading to the newly appointed chef’s Galley.

The Galley has a large center island with four bar stools, huge side deck windows, new appliances, high gloss overheads and is nothing short of spectacular.

Steps forward lead to the three guest cabins.

From the Salon, starboard side private steps lead to a king size berth off the aft bulkhead with private His and Hers Heads. The His is aft to starboard. The Hers has a tub/shower and is forward.

Accessed from the Galley steps are three private ensuite cabins. The VIP is most aft with a queen size berth.

Next forward to port is an upper / lower berth cabin with an ensuite head. All the way forward is a queen berth cabin in the vee with an ensuite head.

The Pilothouse has a centered complete helm and an L-shaped settee to port.

The Flybridge is accessible from the aft deck and the Pilothouse stairs.

A complete helm and starboard side wind station are forward.

Aft to port is an L-shaped settee. Aft to starboard is an L-shaped bar area.

All these items are under the FRP Pipewelders hardtop.

Next aft to starboard is a 4 person Jacuzzi with a cover. Opposite is a sun pad with storage below. Further aft is a starboard side stair to the aft deck, the tender and the 2 Sea-Doos.

The aft crew area has a single double berth and lots of storage. Access is from a scuttle on the aft deck or the transom door.

The Engine Room is accessed from the private stairs next to the Master cabin.

SALON

Entered via a wide counter balanced double door that opens over 6 feet wide, the area is expansive due to the full beam salon layout. Upon entering to starboard is a corner cabinet with a 60” Samsung TV with five cabinet doors below. Within the cabinets are the main deck stereo equipment including a Dennon receiver, Sony Blue Ray player, a Direct TV HD Satellite receiver and an exterior speaker selector. Above are three small drawers below the TV. Next forward are two white swivel club chairs and furthest forward the stair enclosure to the Master.

On the port side starting aft is a large easy chair and matching ottoman followed by an end table with a table lamp followed by a six person L-shaped ultra-leather settee with storage below with an additional end table and matching lamp above. A very large two level coffee table lies in front of the sofa.

The sole is teak and maple hardwood laid stick by stick. Large house side windows are covered with Zebra Roman shades with sconce lights on the mullions between.

The overhead is new and has 9 overhead LED lights and a five channel in ceiling speaker system.

DINING SALON

Next forward and open to the Salon is the Dining Salon with an oval zebra wood table and six white leather chairs. A ceiling fixture of wood trim that matches the table shape and a white bubble ceiling light are over the table.

A 48 bottle wine cooler and no less that 21 cabinets surround the table for storage capacity unmatched on a yacht this size. Round mirrors with additional sconce lights are outboard of the table.

To starboard is the forward Accommodation Foyer and Galley. Center is access to the Pilothouse and to port is the Day Head, port side deck door, dog house entrance and a closet forward.

Also in the Dining area is a contiguous wood sole, nine overhead LED lights and additional stereo speakers.

DAY HEAD

The Day Head has a new Dometic toilet, a vanity with storage below and an above-counter sink with an inset mirror flanked by two sconce lights.

MASTER ACCOMMODATION FOYER

Leading down nine curved carpeted steps from the starboard side of the Salon is the private Master Cabin and Engine Room access.

The sole of the foyer is cherry and holly. An art niche with light and two storage cabinets is at the base of the stairs.

Outboard is the engine room entrance and a breaker panel cabinet for the lower level.

Inboard is a large two door locker with a brand new Samsung washer and Samsung dryer followed by a four shelf storage cabinet for laundry supplies and towels.

TENDER

2019 13’1” Walker Bay Generation tender with 50HP Evinrude E-TEC

• Forward seat
• Helm seat
• Steering wheel
• Windscreen with handrail
• Tachometer
• Fuel gauge
• Garmin GPS map
• Engine controls
• Bilge pump
• Anchor with rode
• Nav lights

(2) 2020 Sea-Doo Spark

JANUARY 2025 YARD VISIT with the FOLLOWING WORKLIST

1. Paint bottom
2. Repaint boot stripe
3. Balance propellers
4. Prop speed on underwater gear
5. Engine service
6. Generator service
7. New sail shade over hot tub area with s/s support poles
8. All new canvas
9. New wallpaper in salon, staterooms and heads
10. New washer/dryer
11. (4) New underwater lights
12. Full wax and polish

This cosmetic upgrade will make GRACE stand head and shoulders above similar age (and newer) vessels.