2009 Nordhavn 56MS Boat for Sale in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canadaon the market since 17 days
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56' Nordhavn 2009 The Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer is a Masterpiece of Quality and Long-Range Capability
“Buena Love” has spent the past two and half years traveling from Florida to Maine, then through the Panama Canal to Costa Rica and back. She is now located in Shelter Bay on the North side of the canal close to Colon.
Built by Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE), renowned for their ocean-crossing passagemakers, this motorsailer blends the rugged reliability of Nordhavn’s legendary trawlers with the added appeal of sail. If you’re seeking a yacht that delivers unmatched quality, long-range functionality, and the freedom to explore the world’s most remote destinations then this is the vessel for you.
Notable Features and Upgrades
165Hp Lugger Diesel Engine
Bow and Stern Thrusters
Variable Pitch Propeller
2 New Raymarine Chart Plotters
Starlink Data Streaming
New Isotherm Fridge/Freezer in galley
New Force 10 LPG Oven
4 new Air Conditioning Units plus Raw Water Pump
Telescopic Table Leg in Salon for extra bunk
Cockpit Security Camera in galley
Recently painted mast and boom
Full engine and gen services April 2025
All Batteries replaced 2025
Rebuilt steering cylinder
Rebuilt boom vang in 2024
The Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer stands out for its exceptional build quality, from the robust fiberglass hull to the luxurious wood interior. Equipped with a 165hp Lugger diesel engine and a Hundested variable-pitch propeller, she offers unparalleled efficiency, achieving a 3,000-nautical-mile range at 6.5 knots under power alone, with fuel capacity for 800 gallons. The powerful 1,200-square-foot sailplan enhances fuel economy and provides a reliable backup propulsion system, ensuring safety and flexibility on extended voyages. Whether motoring across oceans or harnessing the wind, this motorsailer delivers a stable, comfortable ride, with sails that steady the vessel in challenging seas.
What makes this Nordhavn 56 so attractive is its unique ability to bridge the worlds of power and sail, offering the best of both. The spacious saloon, modern pilothouse, and well-appointed staterooms provide liveaboard comfort without compromising offshore capability. Features like the Bow and Stern thrusters, Maxwell windlass, and advanced navigation systems make handling a breeze, while the trawler-style aft deck and forward sailing cockpit create versatile spaces for relaxation and operation. This is a yacht designed for adventure, whether you’re cruising the Caribbean, exploring the South Pacific, or circumnavigating the globe.
As one of only a handful of Nordhavn 56 Motorsailers built, this yacht is a rare gem, combining Nordhavn’s transoceanic heritage with the elegance of sail. Its proven track record underscores its reliability and seaworthiness. “Buena Love" is ready to carry you to distant horizons with confidence and style. For those who demand the finest in quality, functionality, and long-range cruising, this Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer sets the standard—an exceptional vessel ready for your next great journey.
Contact me today to learn more or schedule a viewing. 56' Nordhavn HIGHLIGHTS Yacht Details: 56' Nordhavn 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Engines: Lugger L106T 165.00hp Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 Asking Price: $725,000 Max Draft: 7' 0" Stock Number: B94515 56' Nordhavn additional information Specifications Beam: 16' 7" Hull Material: Fiberglass Max Draft: 7' 0" Displacement: 95000 lb Fuel Tank: 800 gallon Fresh Water: 250 gallon Holding: 75 gallon Cabins: 2 Heads: 2 Deck And Hull
Maxwell windlass
105 lb. stainless steel Aritex anchor
400 ft. 3/8" chain
Chain stopper
Secondary Delta anchor with 30' of chain and nylon rode
Aquapro 11 '5" #DMOR1101 dinghy with Honda 20hp outboard. Electric start and tiller steer. Vented dinghy cover included. Dinghy chalks and tie downs.
Teak decks in aft cockpit
Six-man Ocean Master liferaft
Magma LPG BBQ
LED deck lights
LED running lights
All fenders and lines
Electrical System
Northern Lights 12kW generator with approximately 4,094 hours with sound enclosure and gen-sep system (gas and water separator)
Spare filters, oil and impellors for the generator
Outback 24-volt power inverter/charger
Inverter bypass switch
Newmar PT95U 95amp battery charger
Two shore power outlets
50amp Marinco shore power cord
Two (2) 30amp Marinco shore power cords
50-amp to 30amp Marinco shore cord adapter
Two (2) 30amp to 50amp Marinco reverse "Y" adapters
50' 15amp extension cord
Two (2) AGM Lifeline 8-D batteries for the bow thruster (replaced 2021)
Two (2) AGM Lifeline 8-D batteries for the stern thruster (replaced 2021)
Six (6) AGM Lifeline 8-D batteries for the house (replaced 2021)
Two (2) AGM Lifeline 4-D batteries for the engine (replaced 2021)
12v AGM com battery (replaced 2021)
Two (2) GPL31 T Lifeline AGM generator batteries (replaced 2021)
Separate engine starting batteries
Wired for TV and telephone
Zinc bonding system
Machinery And Equipment
165hp Lugger diesel engines with approximately 3,210 hrs.
Hundested propeller and propeller shaft (variable pitch prop) model #VP 4 FR-ELG, with spare grease tubes
Sidepower 24V bow thruster 1 Shp
Sidepower 24V stern thruster 1 Shp
Sidepower wireless remote control for the bow and stern thrusters
Kobelt hydraulic steering system with two helms (pilothouse and forward cockpit)
Fuel transfer system with fuel polishing
800 gallons diesel fuel in three fiberglass tanks with an aluminum supply reservoir feed tank
Standard wet exhaust
Electric and manual emergency bilge pumps
Reverse oil change system for engine, transmission and generator
Spare filters, oil and impellers for the engine
Sailing Equipment
Mast and boom built by Forespar
"Leisure Furl" in-boom hydraulic furling system for mainsail
Head sail roller furling system is a Harken hydraulic unit
Sails built by North Sails
Full batten mainsail 8.5 oz
130% cruising genoa - UV leech and foot 9.5 oz
Norlon 150% asymmetrical gennaker
Self-tailing spinnaker winches in cockpit
Lewmar self-tailing genoa winches
Lewmar Commander 400 system to power all hydraulic winches
Winch handles
Pilothouse And Electronics
Stidd "Admiral" helm chair
Furuno 4kW Radar with 3.5' open array antenna
Two (2) Furuno Navnet TZtouch 14"monitors
Furuno FASO AIS System Class B (in and out)
Navnet 3D C-Map vector charts, Central America and the Caribbean
Simrad AP 2801 autopilot
Simrad HPU 200 autopilot pump
Simrad wireless remote-control unit #WR20
ICOM M504 VHF radio
Furuno FM 3000 VHF radio
Handheld (portable) Uniden VHF radio
Furuno GPS
Furuno fish finder
Furuno wind instruments including masthead fly Windex
Furuno boat speed instruments
Furuno FM 3000VHF radio
Raymarine CCTV cameras in the aft cockpit and engine room
Sirius XM satellite weather receiver
Sirius XM satellite radio receiver
lntellian i4 US marine satellite TV system
Direct TV H24 HD satellite TV receiver
Ritchie compass in pilothouse and globe compass mounted on binnacle in forward sailing cockpit
Foredeck speakers
Aft deck speakers
Furuno F1501 wind display and F1503 at foredeck station
Newmar 40-watt hailer/horn
Plumbing, Galley & Laundry Equipment
U-Line refrigerator
U-Line freezer
Additional U-Line freezer in lazarette
Force Ten three burner stove LPG with oven- gimbaled
LPG gas sniffer in galley
Two aluminum propane tanks and one FRP tank (located in cockpit locker)
GE microwave
GE trash compactor
Jabsco fresh water pump
11-gallon Atwood water heater
600 gallon-per-day watermaker
Asko clothes washing machine
Asko clothes dryer
Fresh water wash down, fore and aft
Sea water wash down fore and aft
Two (2) Tecma fresh water toilets
Optional Features
Port side settee in lieu of standard port side cabinetry
Aritex TV lift in salon
Samsung 40" LED TV in salon
Upgraded Bose sound system in the salon
DVD player in the salon
DirecTV receiver and Samsung Blu-ray player in the salon
Samsung 32" LED TV in the master cabin with high performance wall speakers
Direct TV receiver and Samsung Blu-ray player in the master cabin
Samsung 32" LED TV with additional Blu-ray player in the guest cabin
Upgraded interior fabric - all Ultraleather cushions
Teak and spruce flooring throughout
Extra handrails throughout
Cruisair 53,000 BTU air conditioning throughout with SMX controls and remote mounted compressors
Upgraded granite counter tops
U-Line freezer in lazarette
Teak deck in the cockpit
Aft cockpit console with sink and fold down spigot, includes BBQ and refrigerator
Extensive first aid supplies
All required Coast Guard safety equipment including fire extinguishers, emergency signal flares, horn, life jackets, oil and trash placards
Custom owners' manual with boat specific schematic diagrams for systems
Dyson vacuum
Brownies Huka system with electric compressor, 120' hose (two 20' hoses, two 40' hoses and two regulators
(purchased in 2018)
EPIRB ACR (purchased in 2018)
Two (2) lifelines and harnesses
Exterior canvas and windows covers
Recent Upgrades
Sails were completely gone thru by North Sails
Batteries were replaced with new Lifeline AGM batteries in 2021
Dishwasher was added in 2021
New mattresses were added in 2021
Closure blinds installed in the galley, passageway and forward VIP cabin
Boom winch was replaced with new in 2021
This 2009 Nordhavn 56MS is listed for sale in Vancouver, Colón. With a 56ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB629609 on Rightboat.
“Buena Love” has spent the past two and half years traveling from Florida to Maine, then through the Panama Canal to Costa Rica and back. She is now located in Shelter Bay on the North side of the canal close to Colon.
Built by Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE), renowned for their ocean-crossing passagemakers, this motorsailer blends the rugged reliability of Nordhavn’s legendary trawlers with the added appeal of sail. If you’re seeking a yacht that delivers unmatched quality, long-range functionality, and the freedom to explore the world’s most remote destinations then this is the vessel for you.
Notable Features and Upgrades
165Hp Lugger Diesel Engine
Bow and Stern Thrusters
Variable Pitch Propeller
2 New Raymarine Chart Plotters
Starlink Data Streaming
New Isotherm Fridge/Freezer in galley
New Force 10 LPG Oven
4 new Air Conditioning Units plus Raw Water Pump
Telescopic Table Leg in Salon for extra bunk
Cockpit Security Camera in galley
Recently painted mast and boom
Full engine and gen services April 2025
All Batteries replaced 2025
Rebuilt steering cylinder
Rebuilt boom vang in 2024
The Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer stands out for its exceptional build quality, from the robust fiberglass hull to the luxurious wood interior. Equipped with a 165hp Lugger diesel engine and a Hundested variable-pitch propeller, she offers unparalleled efficiency, achieving a 3,000-nautical-mile range at 6.5 knots under power alone, with fuel capacity for 800 gallons. The powerful 1,200-square-foot sailplan enhances fuel economy and provides a reliable backup propulsion system, ensuring safety and flexibility on extended voyages. Whether motoring across oceans or harnessing the wind, this motorsailer delivers a stable, comfortable ride, with sails that steady the vessel in challenging seas.
What makes this Nordhavn 56 so attractive is its unique ability to bridge the worlds of power and sail, offering the best of both. The spacious saloon, modern pilothouse, and well-appointed staterooms provide liveaboard comfort without compromising offshore capability. Features like the Bow and Stern thrusters, Maxwell windlass, and advanced navigation systems make handling a breeze, while the trawler-style aft deck and forward sailing cockpit create versatile spaces for relaxation and operation. This is a yacht designed for adventure, whether you’re cruising the Caribbean, exploring the South Pacific, or circumnavigating the globe.
As one of only a handful of Nordhavn 56 Motorsailers built, this yacht is a rare gem, combining Nordhavn’s transoceanic heritage with the elegance of sail. Its proven track record underscores its reliability and seaworthiness. “Buena Love" is ready to carry you to distant horizons with confidence and style. For those who demand the finest in quality, functionality, and long-range cruising, this Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer sets the standard—an exceptional vessel ready for your next great journey.
Contact me today to learn more or schedule a viewing. 56' Nordhavn HIGHLIGHTS Yacht Details: 56' Nordhavn 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Engines: Lugger L106T 165.00hp Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 Asking Price: $725,000 Max Draft: 7' 0" Stock Number: B94515 56' Nordhavn additional information Specifications Beam: 16' 7" Hull Material: Fiberglass Max Draft: 7' 0" Displacement: 95000 lb Fuel Tank: 800 gallon Fresh Water: 250 gallon Holding: 75 gallon Cabins: 2 Heads: 2 Deck And Hull
Maxwell windlass
105 lb. stainless steel Aritex anchor
400 ft. 3/8" chain
Chain stopper
Secondary Delta anchor with 30' of chain and nylon rode
Aquapro 11 '5" #DMOR1101 dinghy with Honda 20hp outboard. Electric start and tiller steer. Vented dinghy cover included. Dinghy chalks and tie downs.
Teak decks in aft cockpit
Six-man Ocean Master liferaft
Magma LPG BBQ
LED deck lights
LED running lights
All fenders and lines
Electrical System
Northern Lights 12kW generator with approximately 4,094 hours with sound enclosure and gen-sep system (gas and water separator)
Spare filters, oil and impellors for the generator
Outback 24-volt power inverter/charger
Inverter bypass switch
Newmar PT95U 95amp battery charger
Two shore power outlets
50amp Marinco shore power cord
Two (2) 30amp Marinco shore power cords
50-amp to 30amp Marinco shore cord adapter
Two (2) 30amp to 50amp Marinco reverse "Y" adapters
50' 15amp extension cord
Two (2) AGM Lifeline 8-D batteries for the bow thruster (replaced 2021)
Two (2) AGM Lifeline 8-D batteries for the stern thruster (replaced 2021)
Six (6) AGM Lifeline 8-D batteries for the house (replaced 2021)
Two (2) AGM Lifeline 4-D batteries for the engine (replaced 2021)
12v AGM com battery (replaced 2021)
Two (2) GPL31 T Lifeline AGM generator batteries (replaced 2021)
Separate engine starting batteries
Wired for TV and telephone
Zinc bonding system
Machinery And Equipment
165hp Lugger diesel engines with approximately 3,210 hrs.
Hundested propeller and propeller shaft (variable pitch prop) model #VP 4 FR-ELG, with spare grease tubes
Sidepower 24V bow thruster 1 Shp
Sidepower 24V stern thruster 1 Shp
Sidepower wireless remote control for the bow and stern thrusters
Kobelt hydraulic steering system with two helms (pilothouse and forward cockpit)
Fuel transfer system with fuel polishing
800 gallons diesel fuel in three fiberglass tanks with an aluminum supply reservoir feed tank
Standard wet exhaust
Electric and manual emergency bilge pumps
Reverse oil change system for engine, transmission and generator
Spare filters, oil and impellers for the engine
Sailing Equipment
Mast and boom built by Forespar
"Leisure Furl" in-boom hydraulic furling system for mainsail
Head sail roller furling system is a Harken hydraulic unit
Sails built by North Sails
Full batten mainsail 8.5 oz
130% cruising genoa - UV leech and foot 9.5 oz
Norlon 150% asymmetrical gennaker
Self-tailing spinnaker winches in cockpit
Lewmar self-tailing genoa winches
Lewmar Commander 400 system to power all hydraulic winches
Winch handles
Pilothouse And Electronics
Stidd "Admiral" helm chair
Furuno 4kW Radar with 3.5' open array antenna
Two (2) Furuno Navnet TZtouch 14"monitors
Furuno FASO AIS System Class B (in and out)
Navnet 3D C-Map vector charts, Central America and the Caribbean
Simrad AP 2801 autopilot
Simrad HPU 200 autopilot pump
Simrad wireless remote-control unit #WR20
ICOM M504 VHF radio
Furuno FM 3000 VHF radio
Handheld (portable) Uniden VHF radio
Furuno GPS
Furuno fish finder
Furuno wind instruments including masthead fly Windex
Furuno boat speed instruments
Furuno FM 3000VHF radio
Raymarine CCTV cameras in the aft cockpit and engine room
Sirius XM satellite weather receiver
Sirius XM satellite radio receiver
lntellian i4 US marine satellite TV system
Direct TV H24 HD satellite TV receiver
Ritchie compass in pilothouse and globe compass mounted on binnacle in forward sailing cockpit
Foredeck speakers
Aft deck speakers
Furuno F1501 wind display and F1503 at foredeck station
Newmar 40-watt hailer/horn
Plumbing, Galley & Laundry Equipment
U-Line refrigerator
U-Line freezer
Additional U-Line freezer in lazarette
Force Ten three burner stove LPG with oven- gimbaled
LPG gas sniffer in galley
Two aluminum propane tanks and one FRP tank (located in cockpit locker)
GE microwave
GE trash compactor
Jabsco fresh water pump
11-gallon Atwood water heater
600 gallon-per-day watermaker
Asko clothes washing machine
Asko clothes dryer
Fresh water wash down, fore and aft
Sea water wash down fore and aft
Two (2) Tecma fresh water toilets
Optional Features
Port side settee in lieu of standard port side cabinetry
Aritex TV lift in salon
Samsung 40" LED TV in salon
Upgraded Bose sound system in the salon
DVD player in the salon
DirecTV receiver and Samsung Blu-ray player in the salon
Samsung 32" LED TV in the master cabin with high performance wall speakers
Direct TV receiver and Samsung Blu-ray player in the master cabin
Samsung 32" LED TV with additional Blu-ray player in the guest cabin
Upgraded interior fabric - all Ultraleather cushions
Teak and spruce flooring throughout
Extra handrails throughout
Cruisair 53,000 BTU air conditioning throughout with SMX controls and remote mounted compressors
Upgraded granite counter tops
U-Line freezer in lazarette
Teak deck in the cockpit
Aft cockpit console with sink and fold down spigot, includes BBQ and refrigerator
Extensive first aid supplies
All required Coast Guard safety equipment including fire extinguishers, emergency signal flares, horn, life jackets, oil and trash placards
Custom owners' manual with boat specific schematic diagrams for systems
Dyson vacuum
Brownies Huka system with electric compressor, 120' hose (two 20' hoses, two 40' hoses and two regulators
(purchased in 2018)
EPIRB ACR (purchased in 2018)
Two (2) lifelines and harnesses
Exterior canvas and windows covers
Recent Upgrades
Sails were completely gone thru by North Sails
Batteries were replaced with new Lifeline AGM batteries in 2021
Dishwasher was added in 2021
New mattresses were added in 2021
Closure blinds installed in the galley, passageway and forward VIP cabin
Boom winch was replaced with new in 2021
This 2009 Nordhavn 56MS is listed for sale in Vancouver, Colón. With a 56ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB629609 on Rightboat.
