Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nordhavn 71 2022 vs Nordhavn 72 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nordhavn 71 2022 vs Nordhavn 72 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 72 2022 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Nordhavn 71 2022 caps at 21. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nordhavn 72 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nordhavn 72 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 22 passengers and at 72,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nordhavn 71 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 21 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail71.83 ft
Length overall - Detail72.25 ft
Length - Feet71.83
Length - Feet72.25
Length overall - Meters21.89
Length overall - Meters22.02
Length overall - Inches862
Length overall - Inches867
Draft [max] - Detail6.67 ft
Draft [max] - Detail7.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.03
Draft [max] - Meters2.29
Draft [max] - Inches80
Draft [max] - Inches90
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal483
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters18283.53
Fuel tank capacity - Liters15520.18
Operational Info
Water capacity6
Water capacity8
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Liters567.81
Holding tank capacity - Liters757.08
Boat typePower
Boat typePower