Founded in 1973 by Jim Leishman and Dan Streech, Nordhavn Yachts first began as a yacht brokerage before shifting into construction and evolving into a world-renowned yacht manufacturer. By the late 1980s, the shipyard introduced its first powerboat, the Nordhavn 46, marking a shift from sailboats to motor yachts. Inspired by Robert Beebe’s voyaging principles, Nordhavn pioneered the production of full-displacement trawlers, proving that power boats could safely and comfortably cross oceans. Today, Nordhavn is a leader in the expedition yacht sector, with a reputation for unrivalled durability and performance. Dedicated to the construction of yachts capable of circumnavigation, with a design philosophy rooted in safety, reliability, and efficiency, some of the main highlights from Nordhavn’s history include the Nordhavn 40’s circumnavigation in 2002, which saw the US builder become one of the first to take its own yachts around the world, and the launch of the Nordhavn 120, the shipyard’s largest build to date. Nordhavn’s current fleet includes models like the N60, N76, and the flagship N120, each designed for long-range cruising in comfort and style. The Nordhavn 41, the latest model released in its lineup, is a compact yet technologically advanced design.