Boat Profile
Serendipity · Nordhavn N86
Serendipity is not a casual bareboat. It is a big, heavy, ocean-capable expedition platform whose official N86 spec sheet gives us a solid baseline for a second simulated profile and a useful contrast against Bonum Vitae.
Operating Profile
Crewed Nordhavn 86 expedition yacht with twin C18 diesels, 4,000 nm range, huge beam, and megayacht-scale systems.
Official N86 dimensions and displacement from Nordhavn
Twin 600 hp Caterpillar C18s per Nordhavn N86 spec
4,000 nm range at 9-10 kn
Crewed charter only on NW Explorations
LOA
86' 7"
Beam
24' 0"
Draft
6' 11"
Displacement
400,000 lb
Cruise Speed
10 kn
Max Speed
12 kn
Est. Vessel Value (USD)
$6,500,000
Engines
Twin Caterpillar C18, 600 hp each
Thrusters
Bow and stern thrusters
Stabilizers
Yes
Fuel
7,000 gal
Water
900 gal
Holding
250 gal black / 210 gal grey
Cabins
3
Sleeps
6
Stern Thruster
Yes
Home Port
Bellingham, WA