Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer 2022 vs Nordhavn 68 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer 2022 vs Nordhavn 68 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 68 2022 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer 2022 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nordhavn 68 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nordhavn 68 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 20 passengers and at 68,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 17 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail57.42 ft
Length overall - Detail68.00 ft
Length - Feet57.42
Length - Feet68
Length overall - Meters17.5
Length overall - Meters20.73
Length overall - Inches689
Length overall - Inches816
Draft [max] - Detail7.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail7.17 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.13
Draft [max] - Meters2.19
Draft [max] - Inches84
Draft [max] - Inches86
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3136
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters11871.05
Operational Info
Water capacity25
Water capacity673
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Liters567.81
Boat typePower
Boat typePower