Engine
Detroit Series 60
Total Power
400hp
Engine Hours
3850
Class
Motor Yachts
Length
68ft
Year
2011
Model
68
Capacity
-
Windflight is LLC owned, incorporated in Washington State
The aft pilothouse version of the Nordhavn 68 strikes a majestic profile and results in the added interior volume of a lower deck in addition to the main and pilothouse decks. The Nordhavn 68 Aft Pilothouse has all the proven capability that continues to validate Nordhavn’s reputation as the premier producer of transoceanic passagemaking motoryachts.
Windflight is equipped to cruise comfortably at all latitudes with diesel heat in addition to reverse-cycle air-conditioning, ample cold storage, water-making, fuel capacity, and either 50 or 60hz electrical environments.
Windflight is an Aft Pilothouse “walk-around” (port and starboard side decks) model of the Nordhavn 68 series. The cockpit, side decks, Portuguese bridge, upper aft deck, flybridge, and swim step all are fitted with a teak plank overlay, which is the most effective non-skid surface when wet.
The Nordhavn 68 series lends itself very well to owner-operation by a couple, especially as she is equipped with a full hydraulic system that includes powerful bow and stern thrusters.
Windflight is the second of two Nordhavns built by the owners who have logged many thousands of miles in both sail and power boats. Their experience will be evident as reflected in the list of build specifications that follows.
Windflight’s interior motif is of classic custom joinery beautifully crafted by the Ta Shing Yacht Yard in Taiwan, with whom Pacific Asian Enterprises/Nordhavn Yachts has partnered for nearly 50 years. Custom furniture in the salon harmonizes with the interior joinery beautifully. Crown cut panel veneers are book matched throughout the interior.
The interior layout itself has a comfortable flexibility to it. From the pilothouse with its two Stidd helm chairs, U-shaped settee and burl inlaid dining table, solid marble work desk surfaces, and navigation electronics display, down through the main deck salon, galley, and full beam owner’s stateroom, to the lower deck with VIP guest stateroom, second guest stateroom with large desk convertible for sleeping and access to the stand-up engine room, Windflight’s interior is a place to enjoy time spent aboard.
The systems throughout - mechanical, electrical, and electronic - are meant to be as easily accessed, maintained and as stable as possible. The owners are believers in carrying that concept through. For example, there is minimal integration among nav/com components designed to minimize the effect of one malfunctioning component on the others. Yet, there is also back-up redundancy designed throughout Windflight’s systems.
There is plenty of comfort and functional efficiency, however. She is equipped with a 140k btu heating system with an integrated boiler for the hot water system supplying unlimited hot water, in addition to the reverse cycle air-conditioning and heating system.
Adding to comfort and ambiance onboard are three TVs – in the salon with surround sound, owner’s stateroom with exterior speakers, and guest stateroom with DVD.
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Accommodations
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INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS & LAYOUT:
Salon and Main Deck
Entering the salon from the aft cockpit, the Pacific Marine entry door has both upper and lower glass panels that add to the natural light provided by the port and starboard side windows. The entry door is fitted with dogs and heavy gasketing for water-tight integrity. This and all exterior cabin doors are also fitted with “Phantom roller screens” integrated into the door frame valences. The interior faces of each of the exterior doors are fitted with teak paneling.
Teak cabinet joinery including door and drawer faces of crown cut frame panels are incorporated throughout the interior. Above, the overhead is a combination of white bead board panels framed in teak beams. Teak overhead handrails run fore and aft along the centerline. A custom dining table and coffee table of teak with maple burl inlay complement the interior joinerwork. The cabin soles are of teak and ebony, with oriental style area rugs placed on them, all of which creates an elegant dining and entertainment area.
On the port side a lounge settee is positioned for screen viewing and has a custom coffee table, with foot stool storage integrated into it on each end. The coffee table has an inlaid maple burl top framed in teak.
Forward on the port side a staircase ascends to the pilothouse. The stair railings are supported by fluted posts of teak, and the wainscoting panels are of molded teak.
Back to starboard, the galley is laid out at the forward salon transition. The galley is practically apportioned with plenty of working space for two. The appliances are very high quality, and there is plenty of storage for extended time onboard with guests.
Opposite the galley to port there is an alcove with a Dutch door out to the port side deck and a pantry. Just aft of the alcove is a series of steps leading up to the pilothouse, and just forward is another series of steps leading down to the two guest cabins, utility room, and engine room. A passageway forward of the galley to port leads down an easy four-step transition to a landing, then down to the lower deck, and also forward to the full beam owner’s stateroom. The owner’s head is forward of the owner’s stateroom.
Down one deck, and generally between station 3 and station 6, there are two guest cabins, one with head ensuite and the other with head and shower forward in the hallway. The entrance to the engine room is through the port guest cabin, which is designed to be an office or guest cabin, with a work desk convertible for sleeping.
Access to the pilothouse is from the port side of the salon/galley area up a stairway. The pilothouse includes two Stidd helm chairs, command console and a raised U-shaped dinette aft of the helm chairs and day head. Inside the pilothouse to port, steps up provide interior access to the flybridge.
Interior Comfort Detail:
As in the standard Nordhavn approach, there are extensive noise control and sound attenuation measures incorporated into the construction throughout, including noise dampening in the hull in the area of the propeller, 3" lead/foam insulation in the engine room overhead, and 2" in its sides. Insulation is covered with Soundown aluminum panels. The salon and galley soles also have a 2" Nida-core system between top and bottom layers of ¾" plywood. There are also insulated bulkheads in living areas and rubber gaskets fitted to laminated interior doorjambs.
The main engine dry exhaust system results in engine sound reduction on deck as well as in the interior living spaces.
Main Salon:
Immediately starboard aft in the salon are a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer separated by a bank of drawers with custom glass storage. Storage lockers line the starboard side except for the center TV lift area.
A beautiful custom dining table and six teak chairs are situated to starboard.
A settee lounge and coffee table are located to port. The salon layout creates a wide-open feeling. The teak and ebony sole is accented with oriental area rugs. There are custom roller shades for UV protection tucked up into the teak valances on all windows. There are also Roman Shades for décor in addition to the roller shades.
A Sony 42" flat screen TV is installed on a lift in the joiner work on the starboard side. A custom sound system completes the salon entertainment components.
Galley:
The accompanying photo depicts a galley layout with plenty of workspace. Its position relative to the salon provides a very social connection between the two areas, although the terraced counter conceals the work surfaces behind it when viewed from the salon.
The galley is well appointed with the following high-quality appliances and equipment:
- Custom granite counter tops with radiused edges
- Sub-Zero #700 TCI refrigerator with refrigerator drawers incorporated as well, teak panel faces, and custom positive latches for one-handed operation
- Dacor Epicure 30 dual fuel gas range and electric oven
- Stainless steel pot fiddles around stove top
- Dacor microwave convection oven with exhaust blower above range
- Miele trash compactor
- Full size Miele Premier dishwasher
- Elkay double stainless steel sink
- Insinkerator ¾ hp garbage disposal
- Pantry with pull-out shelves
- Sub-Zero freezer drawers under steps leading up to pilothouse
- Grohe faucet with pull out sprayers
Owner’s Stateroom and Head:
It is an easy transition from the salon and galley area to the full-beam owner’s stateroom and head. The king-size bed is on centerline and there is unimpeded access all around the bed, and to the storage areas. The owner’s stateroom includes the following features:
- Custom mattress by Seattle Mattress Company
- Night stands on either side of bed with maple burl tops
- White beadboard overhead panels framed in varnished teak beams
- 32" Plasma screen TV mounted in an alcove forward in the stateroom
- Stereo sound system with Apollo speakers and sub-woofer
- Full length dressing mirror
- Edge-bound carpet on the sole
- Bookshelves on either side of bed enclosed in beveled glass divided light doors
- Large storage volume in drawers and lockers
- Lots of natural light through three deck hatches and oversize stainless steel rectangular ports
- Fabric Roman shades over all portlights
- Furuno F150 data display next to bed
The owner’s head features:
- Large stall shower with 6' 8" headroom, tile floor, and marble top seat
- Kohler oval sink
- White marble countertop
- Air condition vents
- 2ea. exhaust blowers
Guest Staterooms and Heads:
Two guest staterooms are located on the lower deck down from the salon. The port one has a large work desk convertible to a (queen) size bed using a storage cabinet insert into the seating area.
Also included in the port guest stateroom layout are the laundry facilities including full-size Meile washer and dryer and overhead hanging clothes rod, all concealed behind louvered doors.
The associated head is located just forward in the lower hallway and includes a shower, tile floor, granite countertops and exhaust blower.
To starboard, the (VIP) guest stateroom has a queen bed, with head and shower ensuite.
There is a TV and Blu-ray DVD player in the port guest cabin. Each stateroom incorporates the classic joinery detail of the salon and pilothouse. Each stateroom contains its zone heat and air conditioning controls.
Engine Room:
Engine room and mechanical spaces are typically Nordhavn – efficient engine and systems layouts with easy inspection and service access including walk-around access to the main engine, and walk-up access to the wing engine and generators. There are engine and systems monitoring modules, a DDEC engine control, and a workbench with sink, vise, and a built-in five-drawer tool chest.
The engine room connects with the cockpit lazarette through a gasketed aluminum door for all-conditions access to steering gear, mechanical and electrical systems, battery banks, and gear that may be stowed in the large volume of space there.
Engine room ventilation systems include: (2) 230vac intake blowers, exhaust blower, Delta fire/smoke dampers, and auto shutdown for blowers and closure for dampers by Seafire actuation. The lazarette is well illuminated by AC fluorescent and DC overhead lighting.
The engine room is also fitted with its own air conditioning unit, making the environment comfortable while carrying out service and maintenance work
Other engine room features:
- 5-drawer stainless steel toolbox
- Stainless steel topped work bench
- Custom Pacific Coast Marine dogged doors for forward entry and aft lazarette for sound attenuation
Lazarette:
- High Current DC bus and battery isolation switches
- 2ea. Outback Inverters
- 2ea. Victron Centaur multi-voltage, 50/60 hz battery chargers
- 12kva isoboost transformer
- New and used oil tanks
- Village Marine 85 gal/hr. watermaker with freshwater flush, UV sterilizer large media (sand) filters and remote panels. Media filters reduce pre-filter changes dramatically, especially in Pacific Northwest and Alaskan waters.
- Upgraded watermaker pressure pumps
- Steering gear, including ram cylinders and emergency tiller
- New AGM house and start batteries 2021
- Dual cockpit access hatches
Pilothouse:
The pilothouse is intended to be an efficient and comfortable gathering place during extended operation.
Features:
- Easily viewable instrument console
- (2) Stidd adjustable helm chairs with chrome pedestals, stainless steel bases, and leather fabric
- Raised dinette seating aft of the helm chairs
- Dinette table has maple burl inlay top
- Work desk aft of the dinette settee
- Inside access to the flybridge
- Numerous bookshelves and drawers, including four large chart drawers
Pilothouse head:
- Convenient for watch standing
- Large stone counter with Kohler sink
- Granite countertop, air conditioning outlets, and deep storage cabinets extending under the dinette settee
Pilothouse office:
The pilothouse office is situated in the port aft corner, where it is surrounded by windows, and has the following features:
- Granite topped work desk
- Swivel chair
- PC connected to all com systems: V7 Satellite dome, Starlink, VHF amplifier
- Two Sub-Zero freezer drawers beneath stairs up to flybridge.
Flybridge
There are stairs inside the pilothouse up to the flybridge. The flybridge has the following features:
- Hardtop
- Stidd helm chair
- Main engine controls
- Furuno MFD12 multifunction display
- Furuno RD33 N2K multifunction display
- Autopilot control head
- Chest freezer in custom enclosure
ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:
Pilothouse:
- Furuno SC70 satellite compass
- Furuno FAR2117BB/DC radar
- Starlink satellite system
- Furuno GP320B
- Furuno TZTBB (black box multi-function system processor)
- 3ea Hatteland 19" screens
- Furuno multifunction keypad
- 2ea Comnav autopilots
- 3ea. Comnav follow-up steering levers – one on flybridge, one ea. on port and starboard wing stations
- Comnav P2 color display
- 2ea. HPU 212 autopilot pumps
- ICOM M604 VHF radio
- ICOM M424 VHF radio
- Furuno FA150 AIS
- Furuno RD33 remote display
- Furuno FI501 digital multi-display
- 3ea. Furuno FI504 digital multi-display
- FLIR infrared and thermographic camera control
- 2ea. Furuno FI503 digital multi-display
- ICOM 802 single sideband radio
- Navigation PC - separate from office PC although both PCs are connected to all communication systems
- KVH V7 for satellite communications
- KVH Trac system for TV reception
Flybridge:
- Furuno MFD12 multi-function display
- Furuno RD33 N2K multifunction display
Pilothouse Office Area
- PC with separate monitor and keyboard
- Furuno 150 multi display
- VHF amplifier
Owner’s Stateroom
- Furuno 150 N2K multifunction display
Entertainment:
Main Salon
- TV on a lift to starboard
- TV feeds from TRAC satellite system
- 5.1 Surround Sound system powered with an NAD amplifier, and including CD, DVD, DVD Blu-ray, and AM/FM tuner
Owner’s Stateroom
- TV
- Stereo sound system with Apollo speakers and sub-woofer
PLUMBING SYSTEMS:
Fresh water, black water, and grey water tanks are all constructed of vinylester resin laminated fiberglass formed over male molds to ensure that the interior surfaces are smooth to avoid trapping contaminants. Each tank is fitted with a large inspection port and interior baffles.
Fresh Water System:
Fresh water capacity of 673 US gals. is split between two tanks and water distribution is directed via a stainless steel manifold in the forward machinery space. The system has also been retrofitted with a very robust commercial pressure pump.
The galley is fitted with a Seagull X-1F water filter. The system also includes a UV treatment system.
The system is also fitted with a polishing loop by which water can be filtered by circulating it from one tank to another, or back to the original tank, through a filter.
The hot water side of the system includes a 50 gal. Torrid water heater fitted with two heating elements - one at 1,500 watts and one at 4,000 watts, in addition to the ability to heat water via engine waste heat, and Olympia boiler system heat running through the hot water tank heat exchanger.
The hot water system also has an integrated re-circulation pump system to minimize the time and water usage required for delivery to each fixture in the living spaces.
Gray Water System:
The gray water tank capacity is 150 gallons. It is plumbed to accept shower, sink, and other water where required, or may also be discharged overboard where permitted.
Black Water System:
The toilets throughout the interior are Tecma “Silence-Plus” macerating type. Normal operating configuration would have the valves aligned to direct the discharge into the black water tank, which has a capacity of 150 gals. In addition, the plumbing is configured so each toilet can also be discharged directly overboard where permitted. The contents of the black water tank may also be configured to discharge overboard where permitted.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
The electrical system has been well engineered to meet wire size, buss bar ampacity, and fusing requirements, among other elements for system demands.
- Northern Lights 25kW generator (600 hrs.)
- Northern Lights 12.5kW generator (1300 hrs.)
- Victron Centaur 24/16 charger dedicated to generator start batteries
- 2ea. 24-volt Victron Centaur battery chargers accept 50/60hz - 90-265 volts AC
- 2ea. 3,500-watt Outback inverter/chargers
- (2) 240-volt 50-amp shore power services aft with 100-foot cords and Glendinning reels
- (2) 240-volt 50-amp shore power services forward (house and air-conditioning)
- 50-amp power cord splitter
- 12kVA step-up isolation transformer - isolates 240vac input
- 2ea. Outback inverters generate 240 VAC to main distribution panel
- Gauged generator control panels are located at main electrical distribution panel
DECK & FLYBRIDGE EQUIPMENT:
- Teak decks on cockpit, side decks, and flybridge
- Aft upper deck hardtop
- Flybridge hardtop
- Covered seating area with table aft and outside of pilothouse
- Fire Magic BBQ mounted on cockpit console
- Custom deck box outboard of davit boom on foredeck
- Dual bow anchor rollers
- Maxwell VWC 4500 hydraulic windlass with hand brake and chain counter
- Maxwell VWC 4000 electric (back-up) windlass
- Dual 400' x ½" HT anchor rodes
- Dual Freeman anchor locker access hatches
- Dual anchor wash nozzles with hydraulic pump for each
- (2) ½" x 400' HT chain anchor rodes
- 300 lb. genuine CQR anchor
- 140 lb. genuine CQR anchor
- Steelhead CT2500 lb. capacity 240-volt/hydraulic davit with 21-foot extension range, mounted on foredeck. Dinghy can be launched port or starboard.
- Both wired and remote controls for the davit
- Foredeck and aft deck floodlights
- Deck gasoline storage tank and pump for fueling tender
COCKPIT:
- Teak planked
- Beautiful cockpit enclosure with Strata-glass panels for optical clarity, creating the perfect “solarium” effect in cooler climates
- Settee and dining tables with canvas table covers
- Fire Magic LPG barbeque in cockpit console
- Storage console
- Maxwell VC220 vertical capstan/warping winch
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT & ENGINE DETAILS:
Main Engine (3850 hours)
- Detroit Series 60 diesel rated at 400 hp continuous duty, with Twin Disc 3.43:1 reduction gear
- Air-Sep crankcase ventilation system
- DDEC IV electronic controls at (6) stations: pilothouse, flybridge, cockpit, port and starboard on the portuguese bridge, and engine room
- Diagnostic link kit
- Dripless seal on main engine shaft
- Spurs line cutter on main engine shaft
- Has clutched PTO for the hydraulic system
Wing Engine (500 hours)
- Lugger L1064A (140hp) with dedicated shaft and Gori 3-blade folding propeller
- Has clutched PTO for ABT hydraulic system
- Twin disc electronic dual station controls (pilothouse and flybridge)
- 25-gallon dedicated day tank for isolating filtered fuel, may also be run directly from engine room main supply tank
- Spurs line cutter on wing engine shaft
Spares
- Main and wing engine spares
Fuel Tankage
- Four fuel storage tanks of FRP construction coated with fire retardant material
- Nordhavn gravity-feed fuel system to supply tank using Aeroquip hoses and fittings: 1 - 1/2" hose from main tanks to supply reservoir, ¾" from supply reservoir to main engine filters
- Fuel transfer system with inline Racor filters
Oil Change System
- Plumbed to main, wing, and (2) generator engines with Aeroquip hose and fittings
- New oil tank located in lazarette – 50 gallons
- Used oil tank located in lazarette – 50 gallons
Steering System
- Kobelt Hydraulic
- Bypass valve on cylinders
- Emergency tiller
Thrusters - ABT
- 38 hp bow and stern thrusters in 12" tunnels, proportional controls at (5) stations
Stabilizing System - ABT
- TRAC 370 system actuators with 16 sq. ft. fins
- “Flopper stopper” system provided for stabilization at anchor
Air Conditioning System
- Seven independent zones - 72,000 btu to guest cabins, owner’s stateroom, galley/salon, pilothouse, engine room/laundry room
- Exhausts through plenums incorporated into high soffits for reduced noise and maximum dispersion
Heating System
- Kabola diesel heating system - each zone has separate temperature and fan controls, pilothouse also has defrost vents for windscreens; delivers heat pleasantly and quietly from registers low in the living spaces. Especially well-suited to Northwest and high-latitude operation.
Water Maker
- Village Marine Tech 84 gals/hr. with freshwater flush and large media (sand) filters, essential for minimizing pre-filter changes and maintenance in the plankton rich waters of the Pacific Northwest
Central Vacuum System
- Nutone – installed in engine room with sweep outlet in galley
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Fire Suppression:
Engine Room:
- Seafire fixed automatic extinguisher - FE-1500-M with manual cable
- Seafire automatic engine shutdown system for main engine, generators, engine room blowers, fire/smoke dampers
Lazarette
- Seafire model FD-700-A fixed automatic extinguisher
- Seafire discharge alarm
Forward Bilge
- Seafire model FD-300-A fixed automatic extinguisher
- Seafire discharge alarm
Portable Extinguishers
- Located throughout the boat
Life Saving:
- 8-person Elliott life raft
- Lifesling
- EPIRB
Recent Maintenance:
- Bottom stripped, new application of epoxy barrier/primer, new bottom paint
- ABT stabilizers serviced
- Keel cooler, main and wing engine propellers cleaned and coated with “Prop-Speed”
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT:
- Trinka dinghy with 2hp Yamaha outboard and custom cover
- 15'-6" Novurania inflatable tender with 70hp Yamaha outboard and custom cover
- Canvas exterior table covers
- Additional stainless steel grill with rail mount on upper deck
- High pressure freshwater washdown system
- Extensive additional spares
- Nordhavn “as-built” Owner’s Manual, including plumbing and electrical drawings - the best in the industry
- Service logs available
EXCLUSIONS:
Artwork, photos, owner’s stateroom head rug, some small galley appliances and galley equipment, some tools, personal items
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