The Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009 vs Nordship Yachts Nordship 380 DS 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009 at 36,1 ft versus Nordship Yachts Nordship 380 DS 2007 at 38,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nordship Yachts Nordship 380 DS 2007 tips the scales at 19 842 lbs — 5 512 lbs less than the Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009 at 14 330 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009 carries a rated maximum of 38 hp. Engine data for the Nordship Yachts Nordship 380 DS 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nordship Yachts Nordship 380 DS 2007 carries 77 gallons versus 53 gallons in the Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Nordship Yachts Nordship 380 DS 2007 displaces 19 842 lbs — a 5 512-lb difference over the Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009 at 14 330 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 5,1 ft and 5,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009 uses Sloop rigging. The Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009 has a documented auxiliary engine of 38 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 7,8 knots for the Nordship Yachts Nordship 380 DS 2007 and 7,6 knots for the Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009.
Bottom line: The Nordship Yachts Nordship 380 DS 2007 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 19 842 lbs displacement and 38 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Nordship Yachts Nordship 360 DS 2009 at 14 330 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.