as experienced Nordhavn owner(s), do you think that this N41 is a good boat, at least "on the paper"?
in your opinion, would it be a correct choice for Med coastal cruising and longer passages (i.e. 300/400 Nm) with coast out of sight?
and for Atlantic coastal cruising + Biscayne bay crossing + Channel + North Sea?
or you can suggest a more appropriate choice, staying in the 40ft range?
IMO and only IMO, if you equip the N41 as I earlier, I would not recommend crossing the Atlantic without a buddy boat. If is a fantastic 2 person boat. No one likes to sleep on the saloon pull out but will tolerate it. Plus, if someone it sleep in the saloon pull out, sort of restricts activities in the saloon when there is an off watch sleeping in the saloon
IF you equip a 47 as I recommended before, 2 couples or at least a knowledgable captain, you will be fine IF you get training and experience for a months worth of cruising. Then, still listen to the licensed captain's advice.
Two downsides of the N41 are, ER might be considered a bit crowded and lack of space for stores and hanging clothes. You and I can live in a pair of short and a shirt for a week if necessary, women.... LOL they want lots clean clothes, based upon my experience. Also, LOTS and LOTS of space of TP. I tell the story, my ex was in such great fear of running out of TP, when she left, I didn't have to by any TP for about 18 months.
The second down size it, water draft and air draft. Water draft, if you intend to cross the big pond, around 5 ft. The N46 used the keel FW water tanks as ballast. I never discovered a problem with drinking water on board. The only reason for mentioning air draft is if you have to clear lots of bridges.
Ah, include a small gas grill to hang off the blunt end of the boat. (forgot that)
Some people insist on a gas stove and oven..... you choice. I aint paying for your boat.
2 stand alone, 2 antenna (one antenna on either side of the pilot house roof) VHF plus a couple of hand held VHFs.
Biscayne Bay crossing and out of land site in the N41, people do it regularly in boats smaller than the 41. The Nordhavn will survive more rough weather than you and your guests. Of course that is assuming the pilot house doors and stern door is closed during rough weather.
Another thing to remember, apparently the world has changed how boats are measured. When they say 41 they are saying LOA, they add 2 ft for the swim platform so in reality, we are talking about a 38ft boat. Start considering WLL instead.
I still recommend a single, naturally aspirated ME engine. I ran my Luggar 24 hours a day without a problem. Add a second ME and the engine room might be a bit small for maintenance especially when hot. The large prop is well protected by the keel and skeg.
The wing engine fold prop just sort of hangs out there.
Fly bridge, not on my boats. The A/Cs, head, galley and coffee port are inside for a reason. SMIRK
Okay, I think I am finished again.
Go have fun.