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Considering a North Pacific 45

• Thread starter SANAUH
• Start date Oct 24, 2021
• Oct 24, 2021

Seems to be a lot of happy NP45 owners on this site. Looking for input form those with first hand experience owning one of these nice looking yachts. My wife and I are considering a NP45 for our retirement. Plan would be to do a couple of laps around the Great Loop, maybe a little bit of time in the Bahamas, and then settle down in the PNW. We are now talking with Trevor and looking at maybe purchasing 4521 or 4522. Delivery would be spring of ‘23 to coincide with our return to the US (currently working in Abu Dhabi). Apparently NPY has sold quite a few 45’s of late! Interested to here other owners experience with buying and owning a NP45. What advice do you for someone just starting the process of buying a new NP yacht. What what have you learned that you wish you knew up front? Which options are must haves and which did you really not need? Open to any and all suggestions. For example, as we will be using the boat in warmer climates for the first few years, AC is a must have. So, is a reverse cycle AC unit enough, or do we also want a more efficient heater option for when we are cruising FT in the PNW? What engine size did you go with and why? Dingy on top or off the stern? Do you have/need stabilizers and if so what kind (wife was always queasy first few days out on our Lagoon 450 catamaran)? Standard AGM battery package or did you upgrade to solar and lithium? Again, any advice is welcome.  

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Howdy, I have a 2019 NP 45. Love it. Comes with everything, premium quality and furnishings. Message me and I’ll give you my number if you want further details.  

I would love to see a NP explosion here like the Helmsman one as we have many owners and all seem to be quite happy.  

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Welcome aboard.  

Constellation1

We are very happy NP43 owners. Trevor is a joy to deal with, always, pre and post sale he NEVER leaves you hanging. The boats are well built and well thought out with great accessibility to everything - wiring, plumbing etc. If you like the boats, you can’t go wrong. We would love an NP49 Euro.  

Hello Sanauh, We are the happy owners of NP 4514. Delivery was June of 2020. As you are finding Trevor is a man of utmost integrity and very accommodating. Our layout is an L shaped dinette. Space for two easy chairs opposite the dinette with a cabinet between the chairs. We also had an HDMI cable run from the cabinet to the TV to make connecting devices easy. The guest cabin is set up as a "study" but will still sleep two in a double and one more in a transverse bunk. We opted for the single head as we usually cruise as a couple and wanted the space in the master. The second head takes space from the guest and master. No stabilization but I did have the mounts and wiring done for a Seakeeper. Also had prep done for a water maker. Reverse cycle is fine for us in New England but you may want a better system in the Northwest. I did opt for a bus heater so late or early season trips would be more comfortable. This was for the pilothouse. We back into our slip with no fingers so the crane is perfect for us. Dinghy is an AB 10 AL Lamina, 10' 6" long. About the biggest dinghy for the flybridge. Please feel free to PM me for more details. Working with Trevor was a very positive experience. This is our second North Pacific. Rob  

Trevor answers his phone 7 days a week and remembers every boat.That is one of the main reasons for purchasing. We did look at other boats. Both Nordic and American tug are 45 minutes from us but i still liked the feel i got with Trevor. We have diesel heat and it works well for quick heat ups in the PNW. We are going into the shipyard on the first to add keypower stabilizers. The boat does fine without them and nobody has ever gotten sick but i want to stretch our adventurers out next year and running with beam seas for a few hours could get old. Our dingy is on top. I dont want anything blocking the swimstep since thats crabing,shrimping and fishing space.  

• Oct 25, 2021

Great boat. Are you going to sell the vessel prior to going to PNW ? If your plan is to use it there what is plan to get it there?  

I don't own one, but have been aboard an older model. Nice boat. Appealing layout inside. It is a tall boat. One of your use requirements is to do the loop. There is an air draft maximum for the loop. The NP website doesn't show the air draft but I would investigate what it is, and whether / how the hard top can be lowered to make it useable for the loop.  

We would keep the boat and most likely have it shipped from east coast to west coast. Moving it ourself is an option we may consider, but not something the wife is interested in right now. As for the delivery captain option, not worth wear and tear plus operating cost when compared to having it shipped.  

Minimum bridge clearance is 19’ 6” (at Chicago). There are other limits, but everything else can be bypassed. Top of the fixed FRP bimini over the flybridge is just over 17’. May require removal of antennas/instrumentation for that one bridge. I do know of other NPY yachts which have made the loop, including a 49 (which is “taller”). I did consider a hinged arch with canvas bimini, but a solid bimini feels like a better long term decision.  

SANAUH said: We would keep the boat and most likely have it shipped from east coast to west coast. Moving it ourself is an option we may consider, but not something the wife is interested in right now. As for the delivery captain option, not worth wear and tear plus operating cost when compared to having it shipped. Click to expand...

ksanders said: I really like folks thinking realistically about Yacht Transport. The last time I checked Seven sear wanted in the neighborhood of 25-30K to go between Ensenada and Florida. This is something I might consider depending on if I get bored cruising the pacific side. Click to expand...

BandB said: Wifey B: Our preference is always to transport ourselves on the water. However, if one can't or doesn't choose to do that, yacht transport is a very good option. Not cheap, but then neither is having a crew transport it when you consider all costs plus wear and tear. Right now we have a boat on DYT Yacht Transport on it's way home from Italy but it just isn't an ocean crossing designed boat. Click to expand...

SANAUH said: Minimum bridge clearance is 19’ 6” (at Chicago). There are other limits, but everything else can be bypassed. Top of the fixed FRP bimini over the flybridge is just over 17’. May require removal of antennas/instrumentation for that one bridge. I do know of other NPY yachts which have made the loop, including a 49 (which is “taller”). I did consider a hinged arch with canvas bimini, but a solid bimini feels like a better long term decision. Click to expand...

ksanders said: Many or most of the recreational boats here on TF could make the passage safely through the Panama Canal from a fuel standpoint. The problem then becomes ones weighing of the risks of passage through some of the less stable countries in Central America. It takes a boat that is offshore capable, meaning that it is safe to travel outside the standard 72 hour accurate forecast window to bypass countries where safety is a risk that a cruiser is unwilling to accept. That is where for many, Yacht Transport makes for a viable alternative. Crossing oceans is another issue as you mentioned altogether. One might for example want to cruise a distant area or continent but their boat just does not have the capability to get there. Click to expand...

• Oct 29, 2021

We are the very satisfied owners of 4516. All the comments about Trevor are true. The fit and finish all high end. We were able to customize a bit as well such as offset of the cockpit door to allow more sitting area for the L settee and gallery cabinets. This is our 1st boat - easy to handle, etc for a true newbie like us. Lots of support. Variable speed thrusters are a key. No Seakeeper but where we have gone, not yet needed. We are not a live aboard but could see extended time on the 45. If affordable, the new 49 Euro might be excellent although not sure if one can do the Great Loop due to height restrictions. Welcome!  

We take possession of 45017 next week and must echo previous comments about Trevor... He is a world class professional with the highest level of integrity! I'm a ABYC certified marine tech who know's what "right" is and can say that NP does it "right"! I'm totally impressed with the quality of the NP's workmanship... They build to ABYC standards, use top quality equipment and do a great job providing easy access to the various onboard systems... Can't wait to get aboard 45017 next week!!!  

Jhenault said: We take possession of 45017 next week and must echo previous comments about Trevor... He is a world class professional with the highest level of integrity! .. Can't wait to get aboard 45017 next week!!! Click to expand...

• Oct 30, 2021

SANAUH said: Seems to be a lot of happy NP45 owners on this site. Looking for input form those with first hand experience owning one of these nice looking yachts. My wife and I are considering a NP45 for our retirement. Plan would be to do a couple of laps around the Great Loop, maybe a little bit of time in the Bahamas, and then settle down in the PNW. We are now talking with Trevor and looking at maybe purchasing 4521 or 4522. Delivery would be spring of ‘23 to coincide with our return to the US (currently working in Abu Dhabi). Apparently NPY has sold quite a few 45’s of late! Interested to here other owners experience with buying and owning a NP45. What advice do you for someone just starting the process of buying a new NP yacht. What what have you learned that you wish you knew up front? Which options are must haves and which did you really not need? Open to any and all suggestions. For example, as we will be using the boat in warmer climates for the first few years, AC is a must have. So, is a reverse cycle AC unit enough, or do we also want a more efficient heater option for when we are cruising FT in the PNW? What engine size did you go with and why? Dingy on top or off the stern? Do you have/need stabilizers and if so what kind (wife was always queasy first few days out on our Lagoon 450 catamaran)? Standard AGM battery package or did you upgrade to solar and lithium? Again, any advice is welcome. Click to expand...

• Nov 5, 2021

np sales were number for 4 for 2020 1-fleming 2-swift trawler 3-grand banks-4np-5 outer reef 6-nordhaven 7marlo explorer. Interesting  

magna 6882 said: np sales were number for 4 for 2020 1-fleming 2-swift trawler 3-grand banks-4np-5 outer reef 6-nordhaven 7marlo explorer. Interesting Click to expand...

i cant validate nor do i really care who sells the most or least boats. Just interesting reading.  

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magna 6882 said: i cant validate nor do i really care who sells the most or least boats. Just interesting reading. Click to expand...

Not a NP45 owner but…. I bought a used NP 43 through Trevor about 5 years ago. Everything that folks say about Trevor are true. I trust him completely. NP boats are well designed and well built. My NP 43 is a 2010 boat. I’ve been on a number of NP 42s and 43s, and have been on a NP 45. One of the things that I’ve noticed are steady design improvements over the years as Trevor has taken ideas and suggestions from his owner base. If I was to buy a new boat in the mid 40’ size range, it would be the NP 45. Any design is a series of compromises. think the NP45 is the best design for my purposes of any boat in its size range at any price. As you can tell, I’m a huge fan. If the NP45 fits your needs and plans, I don’t think you could any better.  

As an owner of a NP45, I’d also say the boat comes with everything you need; AC, generator, full electronics, awesome lighting, and the list goes on.  

• Nov 6, 2021

Six years ago when we did the NP45 video review, I was summarily impressed by both the boat and Trevor. Considering the boat we used in the video was hull number one (which I loved), I've since been on subsequent builds and he keeps improving things, typically based on owner feedback. In the price range, I don't think you can go wrong if you choose to have a new NP45 built.  

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Exploring the Salish Sea… Slowly

Updated 17-Apr-2023

We’ve owned our North Pacific since the summer of 2020. As of this writing, we have 415 hours on the main and have covered roughly 2,800 miles up and down the south and central Salish Sea. We’ve learned enough about the boat to write what I feel is an informed review. I’ll be expanding and updating this as we continue to cruise, the boat settles in, and we learn more about how she ages.

The NP45 is a comfortable, capable, long-range coastal cruiser. However, I’d recommend a survey to uncover less-obvious issues so that North Pacific can resolve them. We have had several issues with Turtle, most of which have been addressed to our satisfaction. However, there are three “ existential issues ” that have been long-term, ongoing headaches. Two of the three are still open.

Over-all, the North Pacific 45 is a well-thought-out coastal cruiser. The interior design is spacious and clean and the exterior is low-maintenance and reasonably tough. The entire vessel is designed for easy service, with far less “boat yoga” required for routine maintenance and troubleshooting than on other boats. The hull design enables efficient cruising up to about eight knots and she shrugs off waves up to about 3’, unless they’re directly on the beam. The base/recommended systems are all high-quality (Cummins diesel, Rocna anchor, Garmin electronics, ITR Hurricane Chinook heater, FCI Water Maker) and the default configuration favors simplicity (e.g. the charging system “just works” without much fiddling).

One of the biggest benefits of owning a North Pacific is the owner of the company, Trevor Brice. Trevor is everything he appears to be – he’s honest, professional, and values integrity as his most important professional asset. He listens to customers and works continually to earn their trust. “The Cult of Trevor” is a real thing – and he earned it one customer at a time.

We’ve had our share of issues – some common to boat ownership in general, but others specific to Turtle. Notably, a defective Hydronic boiler, cracks and discoloration on the gelcoat, and a chronic issue with losing shore power . There are other cosmetic issues as well. For example, the book-matched cabinets are beautiful. However, the underlying cabinetry shifted slightly out of alignment as the boat broke in, so several of the latches don’t align any more. There was also the bubbling dash . North Pacific has resolved most of these issues to our satisfaction .

There are also some noteworthy tradeoffs made in the design that prospective owners should be aware of. Notably, the design focuses on comfort and simplicity over “saltiness”. For example, the sliding doors are large, heavy, and well-made; and they allow for easy access to the side decks and cockpit. But, they can’t be sealed (i.e. water tight) like the bulkhead-style doors on bluewater boats. Also, the spacious “split level” design has lots of headroom, which adds up to greater over-all air draft across four levels. This height, along with the hardtop and the upper-deck dinghy storage (coupled with light-weight aluminum mesh-framed floors) make the boat a little top-heavy, which can cause more rolling in beam seas than a lower-profile boat in similar conditions. Note that this open design is why we fell in love with the boat. For contrast, look at how cramped the (very salty and tough) Nordhavn 43 is.

North Pacific is a very small company. Working without middle-men allows Trevor to provide a high quality product at a low cost. When you call, it’s Trevor who answers the phone (literally). However, this means support is limited to Trevor’s personal bandwidth. While the personalized service is one of North Pacific’s greatest strengths, it will be tough to scale.

During Covid, Trevor brought on Bill Nieman in Seattle to help with build planning, forming the core of a service and support team – but it’s still small. Dave Rasmussen, the Pacific Northwest commissioner, is a skilled craftsman, but he works out of Blaine , which is literally the farthest northern point in the continental Pacific Northwest (though he will travel for critical repairs). He also works alone, so there’s really no one in the succession plan who can replace him should he ever choose to retire. As the company grows, it will become more and more challenging to provide the same level of personalized service that North Pacific Yachts is known for. Trevor started scaling his team in 2022, adding a service manager and parts manager, so he’s taken these challenges to heart.

There’s also not much of a North Pacific owners community. Nordhavn and Ranger both foster an active and involved community. While we didn’t buy this boat for a social network, being able to connect with other owners on technical issues and travel plans would be nice. Trevor has connected me with several other owners, which is fine for us. But, some people like active communities, and North Pacific does not have the active groups you see with other brands.

• Interior design is spacious and well-thought-out. Very clever use of all available space with minimal “ spandrels ” found in other boat designs. Good blend of traditional “boaty” woodwork and modern lines and appliances.
• Exterior design is all stainless steel and fiberglass. All designed for low maintenance.
• Hull design is very efficient, holding 7 kts at 3 gph. Shrugs off most small-to-medium waves.
• Designed for service. Almost all systems are reasonably accessible.
• High quality default equipment.
• Simple electrical design. Everything is labeled and traceable.
• Personalized service with high integrity.
• Some build issues that wouldn’t surface immediately without a detailed survey.
• The teak/holly floors scratch extremely easily. I would happily replace these with a tougher synthetic floor.
• The stairway to the lower level folds up for access to the front of the engine, but the hollow wood cavity creates a resonance chamber that amplifies engine noise. The main engine room is very well sound-insulated, but these stairs are a weak point. I understand they’ve eliminated the front access in newer NP45s, though I’m not sure I would have made that tradeoff. I like the engine access, but am experimenting with ways to add noise insulation to the stairs.
• The light switches and panel switch choices were made by engineers who have never spent time aboard. Many of them make no sense. For example, the shower fan switch is located on a bank on the farther side of the bathroom, not on the bank next to the shower. The pilothouse light switch is in a place that everyone who comes up the stairs bumps into. The lower level courtesy lights are turned on from a single switch on the main panel (instead of a nearby switch on the wall). There’re a lot of these small layout issues that suggest either placement by someone who doesn’t spend lots of time on the boat – or just ease of cable runs.

Design Tradeoffs

• Top-heavy. In general, the boat is very tall which makes for great headroom and visibility, but can be more rolly in beam seas than a more squat design (e.g. a trawler without a flybridge)
• Large sliding doors make moving around the boat easy, but they are heavy and drafty. I’ve slammed a finger in one and it was painful (a soft-close mechanism might be a nice addition). They also cannot be sealed against heavy seas.
• Comfort over Saltiness. This design prioritizes comfort and simplicity over rough sea performance and redundancy. With everything battened down, she can handle moderate slop. We’ve been out in 4-5’ waves in 50 kt gusts and, despite some slamming while pitching over sets with short periods, we never felt that the boat couldn’t handle it. We quit long before she did. That said, the lack of sealable doors, the slightly top-heavy design, and the very large windows would make me leery about tackling truly rough seas. Your last, best defense against rough seas is a tough boat – but prior to that, pick your weather windows carefully. This boat was built for long range comfortable cruising along the coast. It’s not a blue water tank.
• Plumb bow. The front of the NP45 drops almost straight down into the water. This creates more room in the master stateroom (more effective living space for the LOA). But, in practice, this causes the boat to ride up and down waves taken on the bow, instead of cutting through them (more pitching and slamming in heavy seas). But, on smaller seas, the hard chines placed higher on the hull provide a nice stable ride.
• There is much debate about the lack of a full-walk-around deck on the main level. The primary tradeoff is, of course, you get more width in the main salon, but can’t access the side of the boat directly (especially during docking). For the most part, this has been a non-issue. The one time this presented a challenge was when single-handing through the locks. The large lock requires 50’ lines from the bow and stern, with a hand on each to ease or take them in. To handle both from the side of the pilothouse, I needed to throw the line forward from the stern. As tradeoffs go, I still think the larger cabin is worth it – especially in the Pacific Northwest.

• There are a few design choices that complicate long-term cruising in cold weather. One of these is placement of the water maker (I’ll cover this below). The other is the use of plumbed drains to get water off the deck (instead of scuppers). During our recent extended cold spell, these became frozen and the sea water that broke over the deck wasn’t able to drain. We cleared them by pouring hot water down them.

Configuration Recommendations

Our customizations are on the About page, but I’d emphasize a few items.

• Exchanging the water tanks for fuel was the right choice. We carry just shy of 700 gallons. Our burn rate varies from 2.5 to 6 gph, averaging 3 gph on most days. The difference between 3 and 4 gph can mean arriving two hours sooner on a long day (and not having to dock in the dark or being able to dodge bad weather). While we prefer to run at 2.5 gph / 6.8 kts. (It’s quieter and more comfortable), having the spare fuel to go faster when we need to is super important for year-round cruising. Tides, currents, weather, and the sunset aren’t always in your favor. Also, our generator and hydronic both require diesel, and 700 gallons means we don’t really need to worry about it. The extra fuel means peace of mind. Also, more fuel helps lower the center of gravity in the boat and helps contribute to a more stable ride in rough seas. Mostly-full tanks add 4,500 pounds at the water line.
• The tradeoff was instead of 400 gallons of fresh water, we can only carry 235. This is plenty, if we’re conserving, but when we’re being lazy (long hot showers, thanks Hydronic) it goes quickly. The benefit of this configuration is the smaller tank fits in the bilge, adding more weight lower in the boat and making use of oft neglected space. We also sprung for the 70 gph water maker, so we can to top up reasonably quickly.
• If you’re in a cool climate – spring for the Hurricane Chinook Hydronic system. In addition to five-zone heat, three words: Unlimited. Hot. Water. When our family of four comes back after a wet, chilly day of exploring in the Northwest winter, we can all take hot showers. SeaBits has a review of the system here .

Things I’d Have Done Differently

Placement of the hydronic. It was my choice to put it on the port side, right behind the midship stateroom . I wanted it there because we typically tie to starboard (since there are site lines from the pilothouse to the aft starboard quarter via the stairs) and I didn’t want the 180º exhaust right at kid-height on the dock. Unfortunately, this unit can actually be a bit loud, and the noise resonates in the midship cabin. We’re lucky the kids are heavy sleepers. There’s actually a bit of a Tetris problem here. There are two “equipment slots” in the lazerette and three in the engine room. We have the house battery bank and the water maker in the laz and the hydronic heater and domestic hot water heater in the engine room. If I’d thought it through, I’d have the hydronic and the water maker in the laz. They’re both loud and colocating them would allow the hydronic to keep the water maker warm during below-freezing spells. But, the house bank and the main DC junction panel is in the laz, so I would have needed to specify this early in the build.

More configurable electrical system . For the most part, the electrical system just works. The Magnum charger/inverter and Blue Sea charging relays work fine, the solar panels work fine, and the ProNautica 24v charger… is kind of a piece of crap. If I had it to do over, I would have selected components that talked to each other and could monitor each other. Victron has a pretty good ecosystem here, though that configurability comes with risks (and even systems made by the same company aren’t always well integrated ).

Power Davit. Our dinghy crane goes up and down, but not side-to-side. Again, this is a simple, reliable system – which is how I like it. However, the dinghy weighs ~400 pounds and when the crane is rotated to starboard, the whole boat heels. If we’re in any kind of sea, it’s pretty challenging to pull the dinghy back on to the deck. If I had it to do over, I’d have upgraded with a power-assist on the rotation.

DC Water Maker . We’re big fans of our FCI and use it all the time under way. In two hours we can make 140 gallons. But, the unit is AC, so we need to run the generator to make water. Ultimately, it’s not a big deal, but getting a slightly lower power system that could run off the battery bank may have saved some generator run time.

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Tailored to your personal style, your boat will fit like a custom suit for the ultimate ownership experience.

Proven, capable and luxurious, our vessels are built to the highest standards of quality so your precious time on the water is safe and enjoyable. Our owners cruise in waters here at home and around the world, enjoying the yachting lifestyle with all the comforts and amenities of home.

"Frankly, I think it’s the best purchase we’ve ever made.”

"The only reason we traded our 42 in was that we needed a larger second stateroom and second head and shower. And then, we got the NP49. More than anything we appreciate that Trevor Brice is honest, trustworthy and stands behind his product.”

"Throughout my experience, I’ve been most impressed with the references from older NP boat owners and the fantastic service that I have received from North Pacific on both of my trawlers.”

"Following an extensive search of numerous trawlers, the NP 49 fulfilled our needs and requirements and was the best of the vessels we considered. We would highly recommend the North Pacific Yacht and have found it to provide exceptional live-aboard experience. The service support after the sale has been exceptional as well.”

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North Pacific Unveils New 53 Euro Pilothouse

North Pacific Yachts just introduced its new 53 Euro Pilothouse at the Boats Afloat show in Seattle. It’s an updated version of a low-maintenance, modern, long-range cruiser built for the waters of the Pacific Northwest or just about anywhere else.

Trevor Brice, the president of North Pacific Yachts, wrote me that the 53 (pictured above) is the same as the builder’s 49 Euro Pilothouse except that the cockpit was extended. North Pacific first introduced a 49 Pilothouse model in 2013, and then launched a more modern version, the 49 Euro Pilothouse, in early 2021 (pictured below).

The Euro version has lighter colors throughout, larger windows, an aft galley with easy access to the cockpit, and wraparound windows in the pilothouse, instead of the raked windshield on the traditional 49. It’s a popular boat. Indeed, it won the People’s Choice Award at the Baltimore Trawler Fest last year.

The boat has a solid, hand-laid fiberglass hull. The superstructure and decks are laid up with synthetic honeycomb core. Standard power is a 355-hp Cummins, producing a top speed of about 12 knots and a range of about 1,600 nm at 7.5 knots.

North Pacific has other power options. One potential buyer was talking to Brice about installing twin engines, which would give the boat a top speed in the 16-17 knot range.

Experienced cruisers will welcome the boat’s two doors leading to the side decks from the pilothouse. It also has excellent visibility, twin helm chairs and seating aft that can convert to a pilot berth.

The salon is spacious and comfortable, made for relaxing. Large glass doors open to the cockpit, which on the new 53 has more room for entertaining, lounging, fishing and water sports.

Below, the standard layout calls for two staterooms, although you can have three, and two heads. The master is full-beam amidships, with an en suite head and enclosed shower, and large hull windows for natural light. The VIP cabin is forward, with a walkaround queen-sized bed.

With offices in British Columbia, North Pacific now makes cruisers from 44 to 59 feet. Many years ago, I tested a new North Pacific with Brice in Vancouver, and I was impressed by the craftsmanship and the quality of the boat, inside and out. It was a solid, well-finished cruising boat. Read more:

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North Pacific 49′ Euro Pilothouse

Strong, stable, stunning, sleek: North Pacific Yachts’ newest pilothouse ticks all the boxes this fall.

The profile of North Pacific’s new 49′ Euro Pilothouse, with its slight forward rake and sturdy fiberglass hull, is the epitome of a classic, strong, stable trawler. A peek inside, however, reveals many elegant touches and luxury amenities give it the feeling of a much larger vessel.

The flybridge, for instance, is spacious enough to entertain guests and store a 12.5’ RIB dinghy on the same deck. Open-air seating at an L-shaped dinette aft of the helm station provides spectacular, 360˚ views, plus a barbecue mount and another bench seat to port. The foredeck can be accessed from both the pilothouse and flybridge and includes a molded-in, cushioned seat with a flip-down backrest.

The interior of the highly customizable pilothouse and full-beam salon features satin-finished ash, wenge, and blackwood paneled walls, dovetailed drawers, and solid hardwood flooring. The settees in the salon are custom made and upholstered with fine leather. A common feature for all potential layouts is the placement of large windows and high, 6’10” ceilings throughout that flood the interior with natural light and panoramic views. Aft to port, the galley includes a convection/microwave oven, a refrigerator/freezer, granite or quartz options for countertops, and a four-burner cooktop, which can be ordered in glass-top, propane, or induction models. There’s also room for an optional dishwasher and trash compactor.

The pilothouse helm features a full set of Garmin electronics, including chart plotters, autopilot, radar, a fish finder, and VHF radios, all controlled from either Stidd or Llebroc helm chairs. A stairway beside the helm leads down to the accommodations, which can be configured in a three-stateroom layout or an option with two staterooms and an office. The master, located either forward or amidships, is full beam with a queen-sized berth, a recessed headboard, spacious windows, an en suite head and shower, and nearly 82” of headroom. The guest staterooms can have either queen-sized berths or bunk beds and have easy access to a shared day head and shower.

The voluminous cockpit covers about 74 square feet, but can be extended by two more feet astern. The area is fully covered by the aft flybridge deck and includes an expandable teak table and cushioned seating along the transom. The cockpit and swim platform are both finished with synthetic Flexiteek decks that resemble real teak but require no maintenance.

All of this is powered by the 49’ Euro’s single 355hp QSB 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine, capable of cruising at 7 to 10 knots. Larger engines are available for higher top speeds, as well as twin engines and get-home-engine options.

Specs & Info

LOA 52’ · Beam 15’4” · Draft 4’10”

Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black)

500 gal. / 250 gal. / 65 gal.

Engine Cummins QSB 355hp Diesel

North Pacific Yachts, Inc. Surrey, British Columbia 604.377.6650

[email protected] northpacificyachts.com

Randy Woods

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