Overview
About this vessel
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.
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. 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.
