Cruising sailboat Noordkaper Noordkaper 43

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Overview
Enksail Noordkaper is a steel-built touring sailing yacht designed for long-range cruising. The model is produced as a semi-custom series, allowing owners to influence equipment, interior layout and styling. The type has been built since 1999 to designs by Martin Bekebrede and is offered in lengths typically spanning approximately 43 to 52 feet (examples shown: NK 43, NK 46, NK 52). The design is intended for extended passages and long-term stays aboard; owners have used Noordkapers on voyages to the Caribbean and to the North Cape.

Key features

• Semi-custom production with steel hull construction
• Designed for long-distance cruising and extended liveaboard use
• Available in variants NK 43, NK 46 and NK 52 with CE design category A
• Large tank capacities to support extended range (fuel and water)
• Moderate draft with variable draft options for different cruising areas

Variants and technical tables
ENKSAIL NK 43
CE design category: A
Hull length: 13,0 m
Length overall: 14,0 m
Beam: 4,35 m
Displacement: 19 ton
Draft: 1,9 m
Variable draft: 1,4 – 2,6 m
Sail area: 115 m²
Fuel tank: 1100 L
Water tank: 550 L
Black/holding tank: 160 L
Engine: Yanmar 4JH
Power: 110 PK

ENKSAIL NK 46
CE design category: A
Hull length: 13,85 m
Length overall: 14,85 m
Beam: 4,5 m
Displacement: 24 ton
Draft: 1,9 m
Variable draft: 1,5 – 2,7 m
Sail area: 136 m²
Fuel tank: 1300 L
Water tank: 700 L
Black/holding tank: 180 L
Engine: Yanmar 4JH
Power: 150 PK

ENKSAIL NK 52
CE design category: A
Hull length: 15,75 m
Length overall: 16,75 m
Beam: 4,8 m
Displacement: 27 ton
Draft: 2,0 m
Variable draft: 1,6 – 2,9 m
Sail area: 153 m²
Fuel tank: 1500 L
Water tank: 800 L
Black/holding tank: 200 L
Engine: Yanmar 4LV
Power: 170 PK

Notes
All Enksail Noordkapers are delivered as semi-custom builds; interior layout, equipment level and styling can be adapted to owner requirements and intended cruising areas.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Series: ENKSAIL NK (examples NK 43, NK 46, NK 52)
• Construction: steel hull, semi-custom build
• Intended use: long-range cruising / explorer yacht
• CE design category: A for all shown variants
• Tank capacities (examples): fuel 1100–1500 L; water 550–800 L; holding tank 160–200 L
• Typical propulsion: Yanmar 4JH / 4LV, power ~110 PK to 170 PK depending on model