OverviewThe Enksail Noordkaper is a steel sailing yacht series designed by Martin Bekebrede and built semi‑custom since 1999. Produced in lengths from about 43 to 52 feet, the range is intended for extended offshore cruising and liveaboard use, offering configurations adapted to long passages including high-latitude voyages and tropical passages.
Construction & DesignThe Noordkaper features a steel hull with a classic, functional deck and interior layout. Boats are delivered with owner-specific options for equipment, interior arrangements and systems, enabling adaptation to crew size and intended cruising areas. The design includes a centerboard (retractable keel) variant for shallow waters and coastal access.
Examples & GalleryOperational examples and interior layouts are documented in the gallery, with named yachts such as "Tante Rietje" and "Binky" illustrating typical finishes and arrangements for long-term cruising.
VideosWalking-through and cover videos (including a Yachting World feature) demonstrate on-board arrangements, deck layout and sailing behaviour under way.
Technical specifications- ENKSAIL NK 43
- CE design class: A
- Hull length: 13,0 m
- L.O.A.: 14,0 m
- Width: 4,35 m
- Water displacement: 19 tons
- Depth: 1,9 m
- Centerboard keel: 1,4 – 2,6 m
- Sailing area: 115 m²
- Fuel tank: 1100 L
- Water tank: 550 L
- Waste tank: 160 L
- Engine: Yanmar 4JH
- Power: 110 HP
- ENKSAIL NK 46
- CE design class: A
- Hull length: 13,85 m
- L.O.A.: 14,85 m
- Width: 4,5 m
- Water displacement: 24 tons
- Depth: 1,9 m
- Centerboard keel: 1,5 – 2,7 m
- Sailing area: 136 m²
- Fuel tank: 1300 L
- Water tank: 700 L
- Waste tank: 180 L
- Engine: Yanmar 4JH
- Power: 150 HP
- ENKSAIL NK 52
- CE design class: A
- Hull length: 15,75 m
- L.O.A.: 16,75 m
- Width: 4,8 m
- Water displacement: 27 tons
- Depth: 2,0 m
- Centerboard keel: 1,6 – 2,9 m
- Sailing area: 153 m²
- Fuel tank: 1500 L
- Water tank: 800 L
- Waste tank: 200 L
- Engine: Yanmar 4LV
- Power: 170 HP