Nordhavn 43 MovinOn

Overview:

MovinOn is hull number one of the acclaimed Nordhavn 43 series, a model developed in the wake of the groundbreaking 2000–2001 Nordhavn 40 circumnavigation. Designed as a worthy successor to the legendary Nordhavn 46, the N43 was built with the serious passagemaker in mind—an ideal two-stateroom, two-head trawler purpose-built for owner-operators seeking comfort and autonomy on long-distance voyages.

With her striking profile, MovinOn stands out thanks to her flybridge and dual stabilization systems, including paravanes and NAIAD active fins. Redundancy is a theme throughout—twin propulsion systems (Lugger main engine with dry stack exhaust and a Yanmar wing engine), backup electrical systems (AGM batteries with inverter and charger), and generous fuel capacity (1,200 gallons across twin fiberglass tanks with sight glasses) that delivers an impressive 3,000 nautical mile range.

Onboard comfort is equally prioritized. A Northern Lights generator and air conditioning support livability, while refrigeration needs are met by Sub-Zero and Vitrifrigo units. Laundry is handled by a Splendide combo washer/dryer, and a high-capacity watermaker keeps freshwater topped up for extended time offshore.

The entry-level saloon and galley area are welcoming and well-appointed. Large windows brighten the space, with settees on both sides offering storage below. A custom teak dining table is the centerpiece. The galley is intelligently laid out and fully equipped with a propane stove/oven, microwave, trash compactor, and abundant storage.

The pilothouse, accessed via a short staircase, is a hub of navigation and comfort. A Stidd helm chair faces a thoughtfully arranged dash of navigation and communications equipment. A settee and watch berth aft make this a prime space for both command and company. Dutch doors to port and starboard provide direct access to the decks.

Below, accommodations include a forward guest stateroom with three berths and a shared head, while the midship owner’s suite—located in the vessel’s most stable area—features an island berth, ensuite head with separate shower, and ample storage.

The engine room is accessed from the owner’s cabin and offers excellent headroom and maneuverability for inspections and maintenance. The lazarette, entered via the cockpit, houses steering gear, batteries, watermaker, inverter, and more.

Outside, MovinOn continues to impress. A custom extended swim platform makes boarding easy, while the cockpit provides access from three sides and includes a freshwater shower, storage, and rod holders. The side deck leads to the Portuguese bridge and foredeck, where ground tackle is easily managed via a robust Maxwell windlass and Bruce anchor. The boat deck, accessed via steps on the port side, includes a Highfield RIB with Honda outboard, paravane rig, and electric boom winches.

Up top, the flybridge offers dual helm chairs, a folding Bimini, and full navigation and engine controls for commanding the vessel in fair weather.

The Nordhavn 43 is a full-displacement trawler engineered for serious ocean-crossing capability. Designed with purpose and practicality, her systems and layout support long-term, self-sufficient cruising. The interior showcases Nordhavn’s hallmark craftsmanship—beautiful teak joinery, granite countertops, and a classic blend of white laminate accents and teak-and-spruce soles. Large windows, overhead hatches, portlights, and dorade vents bring in light and fresh air, while air conditioning throughout ensures comfort in all climates. MovinOn’s layout offers a smooth, intuitive flow from one living space to the next.

Exclusions: Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be true and correct but cannot be guaranteed. Items excluded include, but are not limited to Paintings, tools, handheld nav gear and binoculars. Owner’s personal effects and clothing will be removed prior to closing.

Salon

Entry to the salon is through a sturdy Diamond SeaGlaze Dutch door from the cockpit. This level blends seamlessly with the adjacent galley to port, forming a practical and sociable living space. Ultra Leather settees to port and starboard provide both seating and additional sleeping options, with storage beneath. Teak-and-spruce floors are protected by removable carpet tiles, and a large teak table with a starburst inlay serves as the saloon’s centerpiece—ideal for dining or relaxing at anchor.

Aft to port, a flat-screen UHD smart TV and Denon surround sound system create a cozy media nook. Just forward, tucked beneath the pilothouse stairs, is a locker housing the Splendide vented combination washer/dryer. New Hunter Douglas blinds (installed July 2025) add both privacy and style.

Salon Features:

• Dutch door entry from cockpit
• Settees finished in Ultra Leather with storage below
• Dining table accented with starburst inlay and protective cover
• Teak and spruce flooring with custom carpet overlay
• UHD smart TV (wall-mounted, port aft)
• Denon S540BT AV receiver with full surround sound
• Splendide 2100XC vented combo washer/dryer
• Teak storage racks and forward locker for laundry
• Manual fire suppression pull-handle (engine room)
• Opening and fixed windows port and starboard
• Air conditioning throughout

Galley

Located forward to port, the galley is efficiently designed for preparing meals underway or at anchor. It features a full suite of appliances, plenty of countertop space, and abundant storage in lockers and drawers. All refrigeration has been upgraded for modern efficiency, including Sub-Zero and Vitrifrigo drawer-style units and a dedicated chest freezer on the boat deck.

Galley Features:

• Seaward Princess Gourmet II 3-burner propane stove and oven with broiler
• GE Profile microwave (new)
• Krusher K012 trash compactor (new)
• Sub-Zero 24R-SS stainless steel 2-drawer refrigerator (new)
• Sub-Zero fridge/freezer with icemaker in stairwell to pilothouse. ** Additional refrigeration outside of Galley includes: (2) Vitrifrigo 2-drawer stainless refrigerator/freezers in pilothouse + Chest freezer on boat deck (new)
• Double-basin stainless steel sink outfitted with Grohe faucet
• Carbon/particle filter with UV water purification at sink
• Xintex propane control system with new controller and sensors (2025)
• Abundant cabinetry and storage (lockers, drawers, overhead bins)
• Opening portlight for ventilation
• Teak and spruce flooring

Pilothouse

Ascending from the main level, the pilothouse serves as MovinOn’s command center—designed for safety, visibility, and comfort whether underway or on watch at anchor. The Stidd helm chair offers an ergonomic vantage point over a logically arranged dash housing the vessel’s full suite of navigation, communication, and operational systems. All controls are clearly labeled and within reach, with breakers and displays smartly positioned for efficiency.

The pilothouse is also a favorite gathering spot. Aft of the helm is a built-in settee and a fixed teak table, ideal for companions to share the journey or enjoy a quiet watch. A sliding berth converts this space into a functional off-watch rest area. The atmosphere is climate-controlled via air conditioning, and two Diamond SeaGlaze Dutch doors offer immediate access to the side decks.

For added provisioning capacity, two stainless-steel Vitrifrigo drawer units are conveniently located under the watch berth.

Pilothouse Features:

• Stidd adjustable helm chair
• Ultra Leather upholstered settee with fixed teak table (includes drink holders)
• Watch berth with pull-out extension
• Dual Diamond SeaGlaze Dutch doors for exterior access
• Cruisair air conditioning with DMX controls
• Vitrifrigo 2-drawer stainless refrigerator/freezer unit
• Teak chart drawer and cabinetry
• CCTV system (engine room & cockpit cameras)
• Comprehensive breaker panel with digital displays
• Inverter controls, battery monitor (Xantrex Link Pro, new)
• Racor water-in-fuel alarm and bilge pump counter (Aqualarm, new 2025)

Navigation and Electronics:

• Furuno TZT2 15” multifunction displays (2)
• Furuno 12" TZ Touch display at flybridge
• Apple iPad Pro 12.9” (2nd Gen) with Furuno display app and Garmin GPS fob
• Starlink high-performance flat panel antenna (internet)
• Furuno SCX-20 Satellite Compass (new 2024)
• Furuno Axis IP cameras (engine room and cockpit)
• (2) Furuno GP32 GPS WAAS Navigators
• Furuno DRS radar (96nm)
• Furuno 711C Autopilot (primary)
• Simrad AP22 Autopilot (backup)
• Furuno FI-50 wind/depth repeater and analog wind instrument
• Sirius/XM weather and radio modules
• Fusion Apollo stereo system with Sirius tuner
• (2) Icom VHFs – IC-M502 and IC-M510
• Newmar PA40/30 loudhailer
• Side Power bow/stern thruster controls
• Maxwell windlass remote toggle
• Naiad Multisea II stabilizer control panel with cooling pump switch
• Ritchie compass
• Lugger and Yanmar engine panels with analog gauges
• Northern Lights generator panel
• EPIRB (ACR), air horn, Weems & Plath clock/barometer

Lower Level: Staterooms & Heads

Staterooms Overview:

Below deck, MovinOn offers two well-appointed staterooms and two heads, designed for both privacy and comfort on extended cruises. The guest quarters are located forward, while the owner’s suite is positioned amidships—an optimal location for motion comfort while underway. Each cabin includes ample storage, ventilation, and classic teak-and-spruce soles.

Guest Stateroom (Forward)

Configured to sleep three, the forward stateroom is ideal for visiting family or crew. To port are over/under single bunks, while a single berth to starboard provides added flexibility. Natural light and airflow come from overhead hatches and portlights, while a dedicated head with shower is just aft.

Guest Cabin Features:

• Over/under single bunk beds to port
• Single berth to starboard
• Opening portlights (port and starboard)
• Overhead hatches with screens
• Teak and spruce sole with tank access hatches
• Storage lockers and drawers

Guest Head:

• Stand-up shower with curtain
• Undermount sink in granite countertop
• Mirrored medicine cabinet with storage
• Raritan Atlantes electric freshwater toilet
• Y-valve (direct overboard or to holding tank)

Owner Stateroom (Midship)

Positioned at the center of the boat for the most stable ride, the owner’s cabin is a private, quiet retreat with generous headroom and thoughtful storage. The island berth faces athwartships with a custom mattress and nightstands on each side. Two large hanging lockers, numerous drawers, and a mirrored forward bulkhead add to the feeling of spaciousness. An ensuite head and separate shower compartment complete the suite.

Owner Stateroom Features:

• Island berth with custom mattress (sleeps two)
• Two portlights for natural light
• Hanging lockers (2)
• Multiple drawers and nightstands
• Mirrored forward bulkhead
• Teak and spruce sole
• Mounted TV (functional, needs remote)

Owner Head:

• Raritan Marine Elegance freshwater toilet (household style)
• Y-valve for holding tank or direct discharge
• Stand-up shower with bi-fold glass door
• Granite countertop with undermount sink
• Mirrored medicine cabinet
• Holding tank level sensor
• Freshwater tank level sensor

Electronics:

• Furuno TZT2 9” multifunction display (mounted)
• Furuno data repeater for wind, depth, and speed

Engine Room

Accessed via a teak-faced door with viewing window in the owner’s stateroom, the engine room aboard MovinOn is spacious, well-ventilated, and designed for easy inspections and routine maintenance. The layout reflects Nordhavn’s engineering philosophy—prioritizing redundancy, reliability, and access. The keel-cooled Lugger main engine features a dry stack exhaust, while a Yanmar wing engine provides backup propulsion. Fuel is gravity-fed from twin fiberglass tanks into a forward supply tank, with Racor filters and a polished manifold system.

Engine Room Features:

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  Main Engine: Lugger (7,772 hrs) – keel cooled, dry stack exhaust
  
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  Wing Engine: Yanmar (89 hrs) – dedicated aluminum fuel tank
  
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  Generator: Northern Lights 8kW (4,490 hrs) – with sound shield
  
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  Naiad MultiSea II active fin stabilizers
  • New seals (2023), serviced again in 2025
  
  
• Dual fiberglass fuel tanks with sight glasses (600 gallons each)
• Racor fuel filters and manifold system
• Forward supply (day) tank for gravity-fed fuel delivery
• Sea-Fire engine room fire suppression system with remote display
• Rule 3700 GPH bilge pump (new 2025)
• High water alarm and bilge pump system
• Furuno IP camera with video feed to pilothouse
• Furuno engine room temperature sensor
• Storage bins for spare parts, tools, fluids

Lazarette

Entered via a large hatch in the cockpit, the lazarette houses key support systems and offers ample space for spares and storage. This compartment includes steering gear, air conditioning units, the watermaker, batteries, and inverter/charger. The lazarette layout maximizes utility while still allowing for easy access to essential systems.

Lazarette Features:

• Village Marine watermaker – 600 GPD
• Magnum 3,000-watt pure sine wave inverter
• Seaward 11-gallon hot water tank
• Hynautic steering ram with valves
• House battery bank
• Fuse panel and system access
• Emergency tiller
• Cockpit hatch with locking mechanism
• Space for storing cruising gear, tools, and provisions

Swim Platform & Cockpit

MovinOn’s cockpit and swim platform are designed for practicality, safety, and convenience—whether boarding from a dinghy, entertaining guests, or handling lines. The extended swim platform includes a deep-reach swim ladder and transom shower. Boarding is possible from port, starboard, and aft thanks to three gated access points. The cockpit features storage, a varnished teak cap rail, and mounts for fishing gear and a grill.

Swim Platform & Cockpit Features:

• Custom extended swim platform with stainless safety rails
• Deep-reach swim ladder
• Hot/cold freshwater transom shower
• Custom-built cockpit storage cabinet/tackle box
• Varnished teak cap rail with protective cover
• (3) Cockpit access gates (port, starboard, aft)
• Paravane fish storage sockets
• Freshwater and seawater spigots
• Propane locker
• Lockable lazarette hatch
• Rod holders and overhead rod/boat hook racks
• Barbecue mount on transom (Magma grill not included)
• Worktable with transom mount
• Furuno IP camera and temperature sensor connected to pilothouse monitors
• Freeing ports and hawse pipes for efficient drainage and line handling

Side Deck & Portuguese Bridge

Moving forward along the starboard side deck, you’ll find wide, protected walkways with sturdy stainless steel rails. The Portuguese bridge wraps around the front of the pilothouse, offering additional protection and access to the foredeck through a hinged gate. Port-side steps lead up to the boat deck.

Side Deck & Bridge Features:

• Wide side deck with secure stainless railings (starboard)
• Hinged Portuguese bridge gate to foredeck
• Shore power connections outside the pilothouse
• Steps from port bridge wing to boat deck
• Classic Nordhavn wraparound bridge design for safe forward movement

Foredeck

The foredeck is set up for safe and efficient anchoring with a robust ground tackle system. A large Maxwell windlass sits atop a guttered anchor well, and the chain locker is accessed through a Freeman hatch. There’s ample ventilation with dorade scoops and overhead hatches, plus deck boxes and space for a mounted life raft.

Foredeck Features:

• Maxwell VWC 3500 windlass (new 2022)
• 50 kg Bruce anchor with 400’ of 3/8” Peerless ACCO BBB chain
• Additional 150’ of 3/4” poly rode (new 2023)
• Freeman hatch to chain locker (with shelving)
• Two fiberglass storage deck boxes
• Dorade vents for natural airflow to cabins
• Life raft cradle with Viking 4-person raft mounted (service status TBD)
• Two overhead hatches for guest cabin and forward head

Boat Deck

The expansive boat deck offers secure railings, ample storage, and a clever setup for managing both the dinghy and the paravane system. The main mast supports the dry stack exhaust and is fitted with a rotating boom and electric winches. The dinghy is stowed athwartships on raised mounts, leaving space underneath for extra gear. A large dock box and chest freezer complete this functional working space.

Boat Deck Features:

• Highfield 10.5’ RIB (2020) with secure mounts and tie-downs
• Honda 15 HP outboard motor (2020)
• Forespar mast and boom with cable rigging
• Electric boom winches (integrated in mast base console)
• Paravane outriggers with extended spreaders and rigging
• Auxiliary winch for deploying/retrieving paravanes (no mast reconfiguration required)
• Large dock box with locking lid
• Chest freezer (new)
• Stainless steel safety railings
• Starboard deck previously used for bicycle storage (mounts removed)

Flybridge

Up a few steps from the boat deck is the flybridge—a commanding perch for fair-weather navigation or scenic cruising. Two helm chairs and a compact center jump seat provide seating, all shaded by a collapsible Bimini top. Controls mirror those in the pilothouse, allowing for full vessel operation from above.

Flybridge Features:

• (2) Helm chairs with folding jump seat
• Foldable stainless Bimini frame with blue canvas cover
• Angled aluminum helm with turning knob
• Lugger main engine analog gauges and Morse controls
• Side Power bow and stern thruster controls
• Maxwell windlass toggle switch
• Ritchie compass
• Fusion stereo control and flybridge speakers
• Icom IC-M506 VHF radio
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  Dual autopilot controls
  • Furuno 711C (primary)
  • Simrad AP22 (backup)
  
  
• Furuno TZ Touch 12” multifunction display (radar/chart plotter)
• Furuno FI-50 wind/speed/depth repeater