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1989 Nordhavn 46 “Blue” New arrival

46 ft · Oxnard, CA

$419,900

Listed by Peninsula Yacht Sales THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH PENINSULA YACHT SALES (805) 984-8550 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY FYI YACHTS. FYI Yachts is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht anchored near rocky coastline with kayak nearby.

Description

1998 Nordhavn 46 – Vessel Description

The 1990 Nordhavn 46 is a classic long-range cruising motor yacht designed for serious offshore and coastal passagemaking. Built by Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE) and designed by Jeff Leishman, the Nordhavn 46 has earned a worldwide reputation for exceptional seaworthiness, efficiency, and reliability.

CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
The Nordhavn 46 features a full-displacement hull constructed of solid fiberglass below the waterline, providing strength, durability, and a comfortable motion at sea. Her traditional trawler profile includes a Portuguese bridge, wide side decks, and a protected aft deck, all designed with safety and practicality in mind for extended cruising.

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
Length Overall (LOA): approximately 45 feet 9 inches
Beam: approximately 15 feet 5 inches
Draft: approximately 5 feet 5 inches
Displacement: approximately 60,000 pounds
Fuel Capacity: approximately 1,000 gallons
Water Capacity: approximately 280 gallons

PERFORMANCE
Powered by a single diesel engine, the Nordhavn 46 is optimized for economical long-range travel rather than speed. Typical cruising speeds range from 7 to 8 knots, with a top speed of approximately 9 knots. At cruising speed, the vessel offers exceptional range, making it capable of extended offshore passages and long periods away from port.

MACHINERY & SYSTEMS
This 1990 Nordhavn 46 yacht is equipped with a Lugger diesel engine, paired with a dry-stack exhaust and keel-cooling system for reliability and quiet operation. This vessel also includes an auxiliary “wing” engine to provide redundancy and enhanced maneuverability in close quarters. Robust electrical systems, a generator, inverter/charger, and ample tankage support long-term liveaboard cruising.

INTERIOR & ACCOMMODATIONS
The interior of the Nordhavn 46 is designed for comfort and functionality during extended voyages. The raised pilothouse offers excellent visibility and direct access to the decks. The main salon is warm and inviting, typically featuring a well-equipped galley, comfortable seating, and abundant storage.

Accommodations consists of two staterooms, providing sleeping arrangements for up to four owners and guests. The layout consists of an owner’s stateroom amidships with a walk-around queen size bed. The second stateroom is forward with a full size bed and sofa. Both The interior is finished in traditional teak, creating a warm and timeless aesthetic.

OVERALL IMPRESSION
The 1990 Nordhavn 46 is a proven ocean-capable trawler yacht built for owners who prioritize safety, comfort, and range. With its rugged construction, conservative performance profile, and thoughtful layout, the Nordhavn 46 remains a highly respected choice among passagemaking enthusiasts and long-distance cruisers.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$419,900
Year
1989
Make
Nordhavn
Model
46
Condition
Used
Type
Trawlers, Pilothouse
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Oxnard, CAApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
46 ft (14 m)
Beam
15.42 ft (4.7 m)
Draft
Drive up 5.42 ft (1.65 m)
Displacement
60,000 lb (27,216 kg)
Ballast
6,600 lb (2,994 kg)

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
130 hp
Total Hours
5,711 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine 1 (Center)
LUGGER 668D · 130 hp · 5,711 hrs
Engine 2 (Center Port)
VOLVO PENTA Wing Engine

Equipment & Systems

Windlass
Electric

Photos (41)

  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht cruising on open sea under clear blue sky.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht anchored on calm blue sea under clear sky.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht on dry dock, showcasing blue hull and white stripe.
  • Close-up of a Nordhavn 46 propeller inside a blue tunnel, 1989 model.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht deck view, showcasing sleek design and dockside setting.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht with wooden deck, docked in a serene marina setting.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht deck with wooden railings and white cabin door.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 boat deck with polished wood and stainless steel fittings.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht illuminated at night with colorful deck lights.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht illuminated at night with blue lights in a marina.
  • Bow view of 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht docked at marina.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht docked at marina, showcasing sleek deck design.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht deck with coiled rope and cabin view.
  • Inflatable dinghy on 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, equipped with an outboard motor.
  • Covered boat on 1989 Nordhavn 46 deck, marina background, blue rope detail.
  • Inflatable boat with Honda motor on 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, docked in marina.
  • Outboard motor on a 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, featuring a silver casing with a "5" label.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 vessel USCG examination sticker, valid until 2026, for uninspected passenger vessels.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht kitchen with wooden cabinetry, dual sink, and coffee maker.
  • Cozy kitchen area in a 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, featuring a stove and storage.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht kitchen with wooden cabinetry, appliances, and seating area.
  • Bathroom interior of 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht with shower and wooden accents.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht bathroom with wooden accents, mirror, and compact design.
  • Cozy cabin interior of 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht with bed and seating area.
  • Luxurious 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht interior with cozy cabin, bed, and seating area.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht docked at night, illuminated by colorful lights.
  • Interior of 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, featuring a bathroom and staircase.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht anchored near rocky coastline with kayak nearby.
  • Bathroom in Nordhavn 46 boat, year 1989.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht cruising on open sea under clear blue sky.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht on calm sea under clear blue sky.
  • 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht in dry dock, showcasing its sleek blue hull.
  • Engine room of a 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, featuring a Volvo Penta engine.
  • Engine of a 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, showcasing detailed mechanical components.
  • Engine room of 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, showcasing mechanical components and exhaust system.
  • Engine room of a 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, showcasing mechanical components and wiring.
  • Engine room of 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, showcasing mechanical components and equipment.
  • Engine room of a 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, showcasing mechanical components.
  • Engine room of a 1989 Nordhavn 46 yacht, featuring machinery and equipment.
  • Engine compartment of a 1989 Nordhavn 46, featuring control panel and fuel system components.

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LLC Owned – Blue Ocean Enterprises, LLC

SALON

  • Teak and spruce floor w/new varnish
  • New settee cushions w/Ultraleather upholstery
  • Reclining bucket chairs (2 ea.)
  • Window blinds
  • Telescoping table pedestal allowing for converting settee into extra bed
  • Custom teak “bar”
  • Air conditioning
  • 32-inch smart TV

GALLEY

  • 3 burner Force 10 stove/oven
  • New Isotherm refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave oven
  • Drawer storage and louvered locker doors
  • Double stainless-steel sink

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION SYSTEM

  • Simrad NSS evo3 (dual 12” displays) w/ Navionics software
  • Simrad HALO pulse compression radar - 48” array (new pedestal and upgraded software)
  • Simrad AP48 autopilot
  • Simrad wireless autopilot controller
  • Simrad NAIS-500 Class B AIS transceiver
  • Simrad HS60 GPS compass
  • Simrad IS42 multifunction displays (located in galley & master stateroom)
  • Simrad transducers for depth, StructureScan 3D, SideScan & DownScan
  • Wessmar HD 800 sonar
  • Maretron FFM100 Fuel Flow Monitor
  • VBO analog gauges
  • ICOM 506 VHF radio
  • ICOM 604 VHF radio
  • 2ea. Hailers w/fore and aft speakers – for listing in pilot house
  • Starlink antenna and router
  • 2 ea. VHF radio antennas
  • AIS antenna
  • AM/FM radio antenna
  • Sirius/XM antenna
  • Network TV antenna
  • GPS antenna
  • Standard Horizon HX870 handheld VHF
  • Fusion MS-UD/AV755 media player (4 zone)
  • Polk speakers (pilot house & saloon)
  • Sterio speakers (forward deck & stern)
  • Rockville Phenom Marine Series 250-watt amplifiers (2 ea.)
  • Jabsco 6” stainless remote-control searchlight
  • 24” TV/monitor (pilot house)
  • 24” TCL smart TV (salon)
  • 42” TCL smart TV (master berth)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Northern Lights 6KW generator w/Soundshield (33 hrs.)
  • Generator full service (raw water impeller, fuel & oil & filters)
  • Remote generator control in pilot house
  • Kyocera KD135SX-UPU solar panels (2 ea.)
  • Victron SmartSolar charge controller
  • ProMariner battery charger (genset & wing engine batteries)
  • Magnum 2800-watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter/ Charger (house, main engine & bow thruster batteries)
  • Magnum ME-BMK Battery Monitor w/shunt
  • Magnum ME-RC Remote Control (located in pilot house)
  • Separate and isolated batteries for main, wing & generator
  • ML-Series remote control switches for each battery bank located in pilot house
  • ML-RBS remote battery switch w/manual control for each battery bank
  • 2 ea. AGM Group 31 batteries (generator & wing engine)
  • 2 ea. AGM 4D batteries (bow thruster & windless)
  • Victron 12V to 24V converter for bow thruster
  • 2 ea. AGM 8D batteries (house)
  • 1 ea. AGM 8D battery (main engine)
  • Protective 400-amp class-T fuses on all batteries
  • Dual 50-amp shore power inlets

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT & ENGINE DETAILS

  • Lugger 668D main engine (5,711 hrs.)
  • Main engine is keel cooled w/dry stack exhaust (Walter keel cooler flushed & new antifreeze 2024)
  • Dry stack wrinkle bellies, muffler and exhaust insulation replaced
  • New main PSS Pro Shaft Seal
  • New main shaft cutlass bearing
  • Main propeller removed, cleaned and re-balanced
  • Main engine mounts replaced
  • Main engine vibration dampener replaced
  • Volvo Penta 2003 wing engine
  • New wing PSS Pro Shaft Seal
  • New wing cutlass bearing
  • Transmission overhauled & new seals installed
  • Dual (switchable) Racor 900 filters for main engine
  • Main engine oil & fuel filters changed annually
  • Wing engine raw water impeller, oil & filters changed annually
  • NAIAD hydraulic stabilization, upgraded Multisea II control system ($30K upgrade)
  • NAIAD stabilizer fin seals replaced 2024
  • Side Power E-Vision (8 hp) bow thruster w/proportional control
  • Fuel transfer/polishing system w/Racor 900 filter
  • Electric priming pump
  • LED lights in engine room
  • High water bilge alarm

DECK EQUIPMENT

  • New gelcoat on all deck non-skid surfaces
  • Mast & boom with electric winches for launching dingy
  • Wireless controller for mast & boom winches
  • LED deck lights
  • LED running lights
  • Stainless steel dingy cradle
  • Fiberglass storage lockers on sundeck (2 ea.)
  • Dual anchor roller w/custom rollers
  • 88 lb Rocna anchor
  • 400 ft 3/8” high test anchor chain
  • Maxwell 3500 windless (completely rebuilt 2025) with deck foot switches and pilot house controls
  • Custom stainless steel swim ladder
  • Fresh/salt water washdown on forward deck
  • Fresh water hot/cold shower in stern cockpit
  • 20 lb aluminum horizontal propane tanks (2 ea.)
  • Kayak racks (2 ea.)

PLUMBING

  • New Raritan Marine Elegance electric freshwater toilet in master head
  • New Jabsco electric saltwater toilet in forward head
  • 11 gallon water heater (2023)
  • Digital level indicators on both holding tanks
  • Drinking water filters

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

  • Annual USCG OUPV Exam (inspection)
  • Type I PFD’s with lights
  • Type V PFD’s
  • Lifesling
  • USCG Approved life ring w/lanyard
  • 6 person SOLAS life raft mounted on forward deck
  • USCG required sound devices
  • USCG required signaling devices

OTHER FEATURES

  • Inmar 10 ½ ft dingy (2019) w/ aluminum floor
  • Honda 5hp gas engine (20 hrs.)
  • Splendee washer/dryer
  • Large selection of spare and routine maintenance parts
  • Stern cockpit enclosure
  • Steadying sail

EXCLUDED

  • Kayaks
  • Fishing gear
  • Artwork
  • EPIRB
  • Personal safety items
  • Handheld VHF
  • Ice chests
  • Tools

M/V BLUE

UPGRADES AND MAJOR MAINTENANCE

2025

  • Maxwell 3500 windless complete re-build
  • Replaced generator exhaust elbow with upgraded stainless steel unit
  • Upgraded Simrad Halo radar pedestal and software
  • Varnished salon and pilot house floors
  • New gel-coat on all deck non-skid surfaces
  • All external teak re-varnished
  • Entire boat compounded and waxed
  • Digital TV antenna

2024

  • New bottom Paint
  • Installed new Side Power E-vision (8 hp) bow thruster w/proportional control
  • Main prop-shaft pulled & inspected
  • PSS Pro Shaft Seal installed on main prop shaft
  • Main cutlass bearing replaced
  • Main propeller removed, cleaned & re-balanced
  • Wing engine prop-shaft removed & inspected
  • PSS Pro Shaft Seal installed on wing prop shaft
  • Wing cutlass bearing replaced
  • Replaced NAIAD stabilizer seals
  • Replaced non-functioning through-hull valves as necessary
  • New Raritan Marine Elegance electric freshwater toilet in master head
  • New microwave

2023

  • Replaced main engine mounts
  • Replaced main engine vibration dampener
  • Replaced 11 gallon water heater
  • Smart TV’s in salon (24”) & master stateroom (42”)
  • Monitor in pilothouse
  • Isotherm refrigerator/freezer
  • Starlink antenna & router

2022

  • Northern Lights 6kW generator & sound shield
  • Telescoping pedestal for salon table
  • New SOLAS 6 person life raft

2021

  • New Ultraleather upholstery in salon and pilothouse
  • New TV in pilothouse

2019

  • New Electronics suite
    • Dual Simrad NSS Evo3 12-inch displays
    • Simrad Halo pulse compression radar w/ 48” array
    • Simrad AP48 autopilot w/wireless controller
    • Simrad NAIS-500 class B AIS transceiver
    • Simrad HS60 GPS compass
    • Simrad IS42 multifunction display (x2)
    • Simrad transducers for depth, StructureScan 3D, SideScan & DownScan
    • Maretron FFM100 fuel flow monitor
    • VBO analog gauges
    • ICOM 506 VHF radio
    • Antennas
      • VHF radios (x2)
      • AIS
      • AM/FM
      • Sirius/XM
      • GPS
    • Fusion MS-UD/AV755 media player
  • Upgraded NAIAD stabilizers to Multisea II control system
  • ProMariner battery charger for generator & wing engine
  • Magnum 2800 watt pure sine wave inverter/charger
  • Magnum ME-BMK battery monitor w/shunt
  • Magnum ME-RC remote control (mounted in pilothouse)
  • ML Series remote switches for all batteries (mounted in pilothouse)
  • ML-RBS remote battery switch w/manual control for each battery bank
  • AGM Group 31 batteries (x2)
  • AGM 4D batteries (x2)
  • AGM 8D batteries (x3)
  • Protective 400 amp class-T fuses on all batteries

2018

  • Rebuilt dry-stack exhaust system – wrinkle bellies, muffler & insulation
  • Transmission major overhaul w/new seals
  • Rocna anchor (88 lb)
  • Anchor chain – 400 ft. high test
  • New Jabsco electric saltwater toilet in forward head

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.