Nordship 43 DS
Deck saloon cruising yacht with twin cockpits: centre cockpit with large cockpit table, aft cockpit with all lines led aft for ease of sailing. Hand laid teak deck, cockpit and companionway – ready to sail away. Both boat and equipment are built according to EU guidelines for CE Certification class A, Ocean.
Data:
Length o.a. 13,25 m
Length of hull13,75 m
Length WL 11,30 m
Beam 4,10 m
Draft 1,80 m
Mast height over WL 19,25 m
Mainsail area 49,4 m²
Jib area 37,8 m²
Spinnaker area 160,9 sq m
Displacement 14.070 Kg
Lead keel 4.700 Kg
Freshwater tank 2 x 250 Litres
Diesel tank 2 x 190 Litres
Hull and deck
Hand laminated isophthalic GRP hull with DCP/ORTHO Polyester and XGT Gelcoat. Dark blue sheer lines and waterlines moulded into the gelcoat. Balsa sandwich construction above the waterline including deck and superstructure. Lead keel with torpedo secured to the hull with 13 stainless steel 24 mm stainless steel bolts. GRP rudder blade and aluminium rudderstock mounted with two sets of needle roller bearings. Hull and deck are bolted and glued together. Below the waterline the hull has been sprayed with 2 coats of epoxy primer and 1 coat of antifoul.
On deck
Teak on side decks and in cockpits, caulked with rubber compound. Heavy solid teak toe rail. Stainless steel mooring and amidships cleats. Stainless steel pushpit and stanchions. Stainless steel pulpit and bowsprit with hinged bow ladder and teak grating for easy and safe access on one side and an anchor with bowroller on the other side. Self-draining anchor locker in foredeck with 30 m galvanized, 9.5 mm chain and fitted with 1000 W electric anchor winch with remote control.
Pushpit with teak seats. Large lockers port and starboard in the aft deck. Airtight sealed and ventilated gas bottle locker (for two bottles) to starboard. Emergency tiller mounting on aft deck. Teak bathing platform with stainless steel bathing ladder.
Superstructure
Cabin roof in non-slip finish GRP with. Integrated Lewmar self tacking system. Three skylights/hatches on the foredeck, the most forward is also an emergency exit. 2 Dorade ventilators. Mast cabling led below through stainless steel swan neck type fitting. 4 windows in the cabin roof sides, 2 opening. 7 windows in the superstructure. Windscreen wiper to starboard side of windscreen. Skylight/hatch in deckhouse. Teak grab rails.
Cockpit
Folding sprayhood with fittings for centre cockpit tent. Teak washboards with sliding companionway plexiglas hatch. Raymarine ST60 Tridata (log/depth sounder) fitted beside companionway entrance. Manual bilge pump mounted in aft deck locker. In the larger centre cockpit the stainless steel frame of the teak cockpit table acts as a heel bar. The centre cockpit is free of lines and is primarily designed for leisure use. It’s high protective sides also make it a safe area for children.
Lewmar main sheet track located on bridge deck (between cockpits). 2 x Andersen ST52 winches. All lines led aft to these winches in concealed tracks from the mast. Large leather covered stainless steel lockable steering wheel mounted on binnacle with compass and stainless steel hoop. Engine controls to the side. Large cockpit bins under the winches. The ’bridgedeck’ between the cockpits is a good location for navigation instruments because of the good visibility from the helm position. Engine instruments are situated here as well. Manuel bilge pump. Both cockpits are self draining.
Rig and sails
Silver anodised mast and boom. Double spreader rig. The mast is deck stepped and is and is supported by a stainless steel tube from deck to hull construction. Main boom supplied with outhaul, 2 reefing lines and rod kicker. Single line reefing with 2 reefs and main halyard led to aft cockpit. Fully-battened mainsail and roller furling self tacking jib on Profurl forestay. Mainsail and jib by Elvstrøm Sobstad. Spinnaker pole mounted on mast supplied with spinnaker halyard, pole uphaul and downhaul and topping lift. Jib and Spinnaker halyard is led to Andersen ST28 halyard winch fitted on mast. Mechanical backstay tensioner, Windex, bronze bottlescrews.
Engine
GRP engine bearers which reduce noise and vibration. 4 cylinder Volvo D2-55 diesel (55hp, 41kw) fresh water cooled, saildrive. Three blade folding propeller from Volvo. Exhaust pipe with swan neck and silencer. Diesel pre-filter. Seawater filter mounted above waterline to improve access for cleaning. Well sound-proofed engine room. Good engine access from all sides. Engine and gear control instruments with visible and audible alarms. Rev and engine hour counters in cockpit. Hot water by motor cooling. Fuel tank capacity 2 X 190 l.
Electric system
115 Ah alternator on engine. 12 volt system with 72 Ah engine start battery and 4 x 72 Ah auxiliary/general use batteries. Batteries are stored beneath deck saloon cabin sole for simply maintenance. Isolated circuit and main switches. Control/safety switch and fuse panel at navigation area with 12 V socket, voltmeter and fuel/water/holding tank gauges. on switch panel. All wiring is laid in plastic conduit. A complete wiring diagram is supplied with the boat. Raymarine ST 60 Tridata log and depth sounder.
Shore supply by 72 amp charger with main switch/fuse panel, 4 sockets and heater unit for hot water.
Plentiful lighting throughout the boat, ceiling lights (halogen in deck saloon), reading lamps, engine room light and light at chart table. Internationally compliant navigation lights, steaming, anchor lights and deck light.
110 litre. electric marine fridge 12 V TEC/ASU.
Heating, water, waste water
Eberspächer 5 Kw with 5 hot air outlets. 2 stainless steel fresh water tanks each 250 Litres. Pressurized water system by electric water pump. Hot water from 40l insulated hot water heated by engine or shore supply. Electric shower pump out. Two holding tanks, 80 and 65 Litres. Automatic bilge pump.
Interior works
Matt finish varnished top quality mahogany. All lockers are, insofar as possible, ventilated at the top and bottom and lined with varnished plywood. Floors are varnished teak on ply with inlaid stripes. White foam backed vinyl headlining with solid mahogany trim. Curtains in front of all windows. 40 Kg foam upholstery and high quality cushions and curtains to choose from pattern. The boat has an open and functional aspect and offers optimal living conditions.
Interior customization possible.
Deck saloon
Deck saloon with generous U-shaped 6 seater sofa and saloon table with drinks cabinet. Panoramic views from this area which is very light and airy because of the large windows around. Large chart table with room for extra instruments to starboard.
The navigator has an adjustable steering stool which also allows good forward visibility. Optional internal steering position with remote control or hydraulic steering and duplicate engine controls. Switch panel to starboard. Wet locker in aft saloon. Fire extinguisher under chart table.
Galley
White laminate work surface with fiddles. Inset deep double stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressurised water. Waste bag holder in cupboard under sink. Twin burner gas oven on lockable gimbals with worktop infill. Well insulated 110 litre marine fridge with icebox. Mahogany decor panel to fridge front. Optional 110 litre (sea cooled) refrigerated cool box can be set into work surface at galley. Ample storage in drawers and cupboards. Crockery and glasses for 6 people.
Guest cabin
Large double berth. Hanging locker. Ample stowage. Cabin sides lined with mahogany.
Forecabin
Large double berth. Hanging locker. Stowage compartments above berth. Ample under berth stowage. Book shelves. Cabin sides lined with mahogany.
Walk way to aft cabin / Aft saloon
Walkway to starboard side with two armchairs separated by a chest of drawers and removable book shelf (berth conversion). Seat opposite. (This is a good place to install and watch a television).
Aft cabin
Large island double berth. Hanging lockers. Storage compartments above berth. Ample under berth stowage. Cabin sides lined with mahogany. Door to ensuite toilet compartment.
Toilet compartments
1) Spacious compartment to port in the aft with toilet and shower. White laminate bulkheads with mahogany trim and door. Wash basin set in laminate worktop with hot and cold water. Large cupboards over and under. Large mirror. Toilet connected to 80 Litre stainless steel holding tank, with deck and sea discharge. Connecting shower area with small teak seat and shower curtain. Ceramic tiles to shower floor. Electric shower pump out. Limited access to electrical installation/equipment compartment.
2) Toilet compartment to port between the forecabin and guest cabin. White laminate bulkheads with mahogany trim and door. Toilet connected to 65 Litre stainless steel holding tank which has both deck and sea discharge. Optional shower fitting. Wash basin set in laminate worktop with hot and cold water. Large mirror.
Further equipment
4 fenders, 4 warps, ensign staff, 2 winch handles, emergency tiller, boom cover and 4 fire extinguishers.
This specification is subject to change without notice.
April 2005
NORSAIL YACHTING
PO BOX 4059
HARDYS BAY NSW 2257
TEL.02 4360 2052
WEB SITE www.norsail.com.au