Nordhavn Explorer Yacht [LACEY KAY]

96 Nordhavn Yacht Walkthrough [LACEY KAY]
Asking Price: $9,950,000
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

In 2017, Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE) expanded their Nordhavn line with the addition of the Nordhavn 96. Being well received by the exploration yacht community, the Nordhavn 96 won the 2017 International Yacht and Aviation Award. Lacey Kay was the third in this line, just after the launching of Vivierae II. This new design bridged the gap between the large cruising exploration yacht and super-yacht categories. She was designed for the yachting enthusiast who seeks the super-yacht comfort and style in a boat that is still able to be managed with no or minimal crew, and travel big open oceans.

The 96 series is based on the hull of the very successful Nordhavn 86, while incorporating a larger cockpit, lazarette, and better crew space below deck. The greater volume is also felt on the main deck level, in the dining and galley areas, and on the pilothouse deck with a large upper master stateroom. The greater length also allows for a more spacious fly bridge with hot tub.

Lacey Kay was built by her current owner, making frequent trips to the yard during the build process. He opted for the additional fuel tanks, giving her an aggregate capacity of 9,575 gallons. With her increased waterline hull length, her fuel burn was actually slightly reduced from the 86. At her most efficient cruise speed of 9 knots, she burns about 10 gallons per hour per side, plus 5 gallons for the house generator, giving her an approximate 4,000 NM range; well enough for a Pacific crossing. According to Jeff Leishman, PAE's Chief of Design, extending her hull length has allowed Nordhavn to enhance the performance of, and increase stability and comfort in this well-proven hull design.

Kurt Bosshardt
C: 954.478.0356
O: 954.763.3971

0:00 Intro
2:01 Sundeck
2:58 Bridge deck
3:31 Foredeck
4:58 Main Deck Aft
5:35 Salon
6:42 Dining Accommodation
7:41 Galley
8:26 Master Stateroom
9:11 Owner's Suite
10:11 Pilot House
10:37 Engine Room
11:34 Crew Accommodation
12:07 Guest Accommodation
13:30 Outro

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[MrCrystalcranium]

If I was going to take my precious family on a transatlantic cruise from Miami to Nice, this is the boat we would be on. Safe, bulletproof and luxurious. There are some below criticizing its utilitarian looks. I don't know how much more pampered you could be sitting in the salon or waking up in your bridge deck master to a cup of coffee outside watching the scenery disappearing behind you. This boat is flawless.

[clifbradley]

As someone that grew up working on 'wedding cake' yachts, a Nordhavn was the first yacht that made me love trawler style yachts. I remember seeing a 62' back in the day and someone had asked the owner where he was coming from and he said 'Well we were checking out the whales in Norway in the North Sea'. Here I was on a yacht twice that size amd we had just taken it across the Atlantic but it was miserable. I was amazed this guy took his wife and 2 grandkids plus their mom into the North Sea by Norway on a 62' boat. Tough as nails. I have loved these and Flemings ever since. If you love Nordhavn you've likely seen James Knight of Yacht Tech tell you the good, bad and ugly on them so for this owner to hire a survey in advance says something. But this yacht has gone places. Galapagos, Carribean, Mexico, Panama, Alaska. She's been everywhere. This isn't some fast Heesen, Pershing or Mangusta. These are slow moving tanks that will ensure when you get where you are going, you had enough fuel, food, water and if wanted it, a great time and relaxing sleep. This isn't some 38' sailboat you are roasting on everyday because you don't have AC, as you heat water with your engines to take a hot shower and also heat up your 13th can of soup that week either. They aren't the cheapest way to get there, but they are one of the nicest and more affordable options for true passagemakers just like that 38' sweatbox. Nothing against sailors, but sometimes their sacrifices to weight don't appeal to me at all.

[dgrock]

One of my favorite presenters and easily my favorite yacht makers, this vessel is incredible, a dream boat, the capability, comfort and features is very impressive, if I had the money, this is the one for me, very well done walk through 👌

[Yearight-bl]

Nordhavens are my favorite. That's my next boat. I'm currently sporting an 8 ft kayak top speed 4 knots distance 5 miles but I'm looking to upgrade

[carldevries]

I know some don't like her looks; but I love the Nordhaven look. Beautiful, utilitarian, and safe. My only gripe is no steel hull. But would still be proud to own this beauty. Nice presentation.

[samw]

Being most curious about the life-afloat lifestyle, I must confess to my imagination being stoked at the perception I believe I see in this vessel being nothing less than a home on the water...with the advantage being on-demand home relocation. Truly, a most enjoyable walk-through. Many thanks, Kurt.

[Blacknight]

a stunning example of a classic Nordhavn

[SemperFido]

You can't go wrong with a Nordhavn. Great boat.

[lunamaria]

My husband and I are still exploring in our wonderful Beneteau Oceanis, thanks to Denison Yachting! We have seen entire North American Pacific coast and went as far as Hawaii!

I can't wait to move on to a motor yacht! Soon!

[mundlkalli]

Very nice presentation. Well and the !!!!

[waynesilva]

Really good explanation of this boat. I couldn’t see any faults.
The presenter did a very good job .

[I-am-awayTOM]

Few shipyards that I've been to actually deserve my business like Nordhavn!!

[mycontainergarden]

I LOVE IT! Nordhavn...."The Steinway and Sons of Yachts."

[grondhero]

I'm a fan of 150'+ range and steel hulls, but this one does look nice for a close knit family. I can see my dad and brother really enjoying fishing from this beauty. My favorite area has to be the galley.

[thomasw]

Very nice yacht. Nordhavns are great boats, but the one thing that drives me nuts is the utilitarian look in the crew areas.

[ah]

Beautiful looking, but a step down from a Bering. But I am sure it is more affordable also.

[harbourdogNL]

My dream vessel is a Diesel Duck trawler hull/exterior with the interior build done by Nordhavn! As that's not likely to happen I'll keep looking for old under $10, 000 sailboats.

[HopeOfJoe]

Very nice. ❤ Does the Captain and crew stay with the yacht if they choose to?

[SonicGlitchExe]

*WOW* YOU CHANGED THE COWBOY HAT AND THE WAY YOU PRESENTED YACHTS BEFORE / LIKE PROPER ENGLISH WITH OUT THE ACCESNT. I LIKE THIS NEW YOU.

[doug]

Beautiful Yacht !!
Well done video !!👍