43-18
The Nordhavn 43 is a production boat, which means the fiberglass hull is formed from a re-usable mold. The hulls on all the model 43 boats are exact copies. However there are many options with a Nordhavn and no two are exactly the same when they are completed. As hulls are built the are referred to by their hull number. So before she becomes Kosmos, our boat is hull number 18 of the Nordhavn 43 foot model powerboat, or simply 43-18.
Factory Ship Date: Jan 29, 2006*
Boat Done: Around April 2006 sometime.
* The boat yard factory is in Taiwan. Once completed the boat is put on a cargo ship and sent over to Dana Point California, which takes about 2 weeks. In Dana Point the boat needs to be commissioned. This is a lengthy process. During commissioning they check out all the numerous boat systems and put on final equipment. For example some equipment installed in Dana Point will be the pilot chair, paravane stabilization, the mast and smokestack, and various electronic pieces. Even a custom manual is created for the boat during this time. A proper commissioning process is one of the reasons we really trust our Nordhavn.
Under Construction
43-18 photos from Oct 26, 2005 at the boat yard in Taiwan
