Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nordhavn 51 2022 vs Nordhavn 76 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nordhavn 51 2022 vs Nordhavn 76 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 76 2022 is rated for 23 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 76 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nordhavn 76 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 76,3 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 - Detail76.25 ft
Length - Feet50.75
Length - Feet76.25
Length overall - Meters15.47
Length overall - Meters23.24
Length overall - Inches609
Length overall - Inches915
Draft [max] - Detail4.75 ft
Draft [max] - Detail7.67 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Meters2.34
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inches92
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal145
Fuel tank capacity - Gal407
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5488.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters15406.62
Operational Info
Water capacity3
Water capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Gal85
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Liters321.76
Holding tank capacity - Liters567.81
Boat typePower
Boat typePower