Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nordhavn 51 2022 vs Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nordhavn 51 2022 vs Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot 2022 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Nordhavn 51 2022 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 58,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nordhavn 51 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail50.75 ft
Length overall - Detail58.75 ft
Length - Feet50.75
Length - Feet58.75
Length overall - Meters15.47
Length overall - Meters17.91
Length overall - Inches609
Length overall - Inches705
Draft [max] - Detail4.75 ft
Draft [max] - Detail5.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Meters1.52
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inches60
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal145
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5488.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4163.95
Operational Info
Water capacity3
Water capacity444
Holding tank capacity - Gal85
Holding tank capacity - Gal88
Holding tank capacity - Liters321.76
Holding tank capacity - Liters333.12
Boat typePower
Boat typePower