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Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.

The 34.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordlund Boat Company. Inc. (Company)">Nordlund</a> sportfisher yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chiron34.8m (114'2&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.2001">Chiron</a> has joined the market with Kevin Kramer and Christian Bakewell of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358260/image/large-1a9a42938b0e58fa92d4e8af6aad5a2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358260"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358265/image/large-fe11bcb83731c2fede3ea704f4b600f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358265">Delivered in 2001 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordlund Boat Company. Inc. (Company)">Nordlund Boat Company</a>, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/chiron/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Chiron for sale</a>, formerly known as Lauren C, features exterior design and naval architecture both crafted in-house by her American builder. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chiron34.8m (114'2&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.2001">Chiron</a>’s interiors are the result of a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pokela Design (Company)">Pokela Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mary Flores (Company)">Mary Flores</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358279/image/large-96feab1829ba9a284b90eb0a42fd1cab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358279"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358261/image/large-d3cc89b73d0a257d68589c31c1530ad4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358261"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358280/image/large-a8a323fcfd26b2a38501c553240e6fd7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358280">At a volume of 190 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is able to host as many as six guests across a three stateroom layout, comprising one double stateroom and two twin staterooms. Further accommodation is available to support a crew of up to six members onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358263/image/large-1f02539d67749ba051aa62f3bd7c3967.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358263"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358281/image/large-7a2e86205044e84d76cda6a0bc28e707.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358281"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358282/image/large-46d45bbaf18b663999fa218fecd87309.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358282"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chiron34.8m (114'2&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.2001">Chiron</a>’s standout, full-beam master suite can be found on the lower deck, boasting an ensuite bathroom with dual sinks and a spacious shower. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>’s main deck saloon offers plenty of sumptuous seating options, along with a dining table flanked by a wraparound bench. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358275/image/large-59ff0112c40abfcdbc1dbf6e3f834d96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358275"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358277/image/large-b0eb7a2997d9d742c9dc032841a0444c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358277"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358276/image/large-3a73a105aa02dc4600a08cb86b531886.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358276">Moving outdoors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chiron34.8m (114'2&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.2001">Chiron</a>’s flybridge is home to a secondary helm station, two wraparound lounges for alfresco dining, and admiring 360-degree panoramic vistas. Furthermore, those onboard are invited to dine alfresco or socialise on the main deck aft, where they can also observe the dedicated fishing cockpit below.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358267/image/large-ac4915873aa4b134d5ca82b51931789c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358267"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358272/image/large-c3dce284622bce76a5b2eda002f9399b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358272"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358262/image/large-f400be98c1a225986cf7105a42a01435.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358262">When it comes to her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/nordlund-boat-company-inc/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Nordlund yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 21 knots, with a range of 2,200 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358285/image/large-189a66ffb97ee2dcbfdbdb2163d1c7e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358285"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358258/image/large-ac8d4c0e24df9d45644ec94eddd14ed4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358258">

35m Nordlund yacht Chiron for sale 

The 34.8-metre Nordlund motor yacht Chiron has joined the market with Kevin Kramer and Christian Bakewell of Burgess. 


35m sportfisher yacht Chiron for sale 

The 29.26-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordlund Boat Company. Inc. (Company)">Norlund</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patience29.26m (95'12&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1995">Patience</a> sold in a deal with Jeff Stanley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2933" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gilman Yachts (Company)">Gilman Yachts</a> representing the buyer and Leonce Richard with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a> standing in for the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237047/image/large-f896b0892c77319811e8e7a0a24598c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237047">The American-built yacht was delivered in 1995 and has been meticulously maintained with a recent refit in 2021. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patience29.26m (95'12&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1995">Patience</a> features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Murray & Associates L.L.C. (Company)">Murray &amp; Associates L.L.C.</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ed Monk Yacht Design (Company)">Ed Monk Yacht Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214566/image/large-f85bdc8908c4efb6a6d5719e23fc139d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214566"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214556/image/large-1eb2aa0c52bf40cf3ed6b7180cb6ca24.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214556">The yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patience29.26m (95'12&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1995">Patience</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four sumptuous staterooms with a full-beam owner’s suite adorned with mahogany cabinetry and crisp, white, and blue furnishings. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patience29.26m (95'12&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1995">Patience</a> is characterised by her sleek interior design with mahogany, maple and teak flooring and cabinetry throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214565/image/large-b75af1cc956a0e9438193ddf59455ade.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214565"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214553/image/large-e341e4836fd6f60081fdb439d9a35bad.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214553">The 139 GT yacht includes a raised pilot house with brilliant views and a simple dash layout. Her flybridge is protected by a hard top and is home to a Jacuzzi and sun bed aft with comfortable guest seating port.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patience29.26m (95'12&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1995">Patience</a> is equipped with twin 1,500 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C30 engines that propel her to a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 21 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of $1,899,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/120796/image/large-e057fd808f5156ab20b1df41d412c791.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120796">

29m Norlund motor yacht Patience sold

The 29m Norlund motor yacht with a last known asking price of $1,899,000.

The 27.13-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordlund Boat Company. Inc. (Company)">Norlund</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lori Lynn 27.13m (89'0&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1995">Lori Lynn</a> is for sale. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/lori-lynn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Lori Lynn, for sale</a>, was built in 1995 for the Pacific Northwest and has been kept in superb condition ever since. She received a recent refit in 2020 which saw new security and navigation systems updated.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219183/image/large-ee8253d36a5fe18b259f33a689639617.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219183">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features a beautiful light and bright ‘retro California” interior with neutral carpeting, tiger maple joinery and various shades of blue interwoven throughout. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lori Lynn 27.13m (89'0&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1995">Lori Lynn</a>, has an abundance of alfresco opportunities with comfortable seating, a barbecue and a wet bar on her flybridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219184/image/large-40a76439e480fc0224e97a4cfb9f5162.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219184">The 123 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, can accommodate six guests across 3 staterooms consisting of a master stateroom, a starboard VIP stateroom and a port guest stateroom. Each room is furnished with LED overhead lighting and cedar lined wardrobes and the master stateroom features an en-suite bathroom with his-and-hers sinks. She can also accommodate a crew of three including the captain across two cabins.&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/nordlund-boat-company-inc/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Norlund yacht for sale</a>, features a plush L-shaped settee and a maple and glass dining table with four chairs in her saloon which can be entered through sliding glass doors. She features expansive storage space, a new Sea-Doo and inflatable towable and a brand-new RIB tender.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219185/image/large-b14ce17e93cf9ab6895c9ab6f3862b50.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219185"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219180/image/large-0ee96fd1bf1a2d8b3be8be9ecc0e3f41.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219180"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219181/image/large-f28bc5ccaa17aa88e2fd1c108657e715.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219181"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lori Lynn 27.13m (89'0&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1995">Lori Lynn</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines which provide her with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 18 knots.

Motor yacht Lori Lynn for sale

The 27m motor yacht Lori Lynn for sale. The Norlund yacht was launched in 1995 and received a recent refit in 2020.

Norlund 27m Lori Lynn is for sale

The 28.35-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dun Diggin28.35m (93'0&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1988">Dun Diggin</a> has now been sold thanks to the efforts of father-son duo Bill Peterson and Will Peterson from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>, representing the buyer and the seller in the deal respectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119489/image/large-c144c76bed35542ebd4c443f90745604.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119489"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dun Diggin28.35m (93'0&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1988">Dun Diggin</a> was built in 1988 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordlund Boat Company. Inc. (Company)">Nordlund Boat Company</a> with in-house interiors and exteriors designed by Washington based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ed Monk Yacht Design (Company)">Ed Monk Yacht Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119491/image/large-099f593dede72345d3030d9850eea7da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119491"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119497/image/large-d1e70c8ef0ca1f875ede20febcd45fbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119497">Her aft deck is fully enclosed making her the ideal choice for cruising throughout the colder weather. On board, she accommodates up to eight guests across four staterooms including a master stateroom equipped with a kingsized bed and en-suite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119494/image/large-7b387042660c1ec8494fcfd70f3122e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119494"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119496/image/large-8b4fcc5164d36354ad104664d95c9ce2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119496"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119495/image/large-fcdb25ea97f4316788ec3be1c30d4694.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119495">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar Inc</a> engines totalling 2100 hp, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dun Diggin28.35m (93'0&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.1988">Dun Diggin</a> reaches a top speed of 17 knots and cruises comfortably at 12 knots. When listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, her last known asking price was $795,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119488/image/large-652c9a5deaa52c9a6891041af9499505.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119488">

New owner for 28m Nordlund motor yacht Dun Diggin

The 28.35m yacht Dun Diggin has now been sold thanks to father-son duo Bill and Will Peterson from Denison Yachting. Discover more on SYT.

28m Nordlund motor yacht Dun Diggin sold

The American new build sector has been the subject of frequent scrutiny over the past decade since the onset of the 2007 global financial crisis (GFC) having endured challenging years that left the country’s construction book significantly depleted and many key players having departed the market altogether. Back in 2007 and 2008, when the American order book was at its peak with an impressive 30 deliveries a year, it would have been hard to imagine that just a decade later delivery numbers would have dropped to just four yachts delivered in 2017. But, looking to the future there remains plenty to be optimistic about and those still building in the USA remain positive about the potential for American superyacht construction. So, what happened, and what next? &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/28947/image/large-7bb0e00bf7510ca51eefc56a631a0c43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28947"> PAST &amp; PRESENTBefore looking to the future, it is important to look to the past for some context. Historically, American shipyards were always a leading force in the global construction book, having delivered an impressive 763 (704 motor, 59 sail) yachts of 30-metre +, or 13% of the entire superyacht fleet. The top builder by number of 30-metre + (98’)+ yachts delivered is Westport Yachts with 122 deliveries, followed by Broward Marine (94), Palmer Johnson (56), Trinity Yachts (52) and Delta Marine (37). Of these five, just Westport and Delta Marine currently count orders in the construction book.&nbsp;Taking a look at a slightly wider size bracket of 60’+, the top yards by numbers of yachts delivered since 1946 are slightly different, with Burger Boat Company in the lead with 215 deliveries, followed by Broward with 178, followed by Westport with 153 yachts. According to yacht historian Malcolm Wood, an interesting point to note is that of all the 60’+ deliveries made by these top three yards, less than a dozen were built for overseas owners. In other words, historically top American yards were building American yachts for loyal American buyers.Once the GFC hit, customer confidence took a plunge and with austerity a new look the American order book suffered. Where once yards were busy with orders – both from American and international clients – a strong dollar, weak economy and lagging customer confidence all played their part in the downturn. Other major issues also had an impact. “Government regulations were the biggest challenge faced by American yards in the past decade,” says Daryl Wakefield, president of Westport Yachts. “The previous administration had no respect for our industry, had a dim view of yachting and portrayed any wealthy individual as a crook and that severely hurt the yacht and private jet industry.”With the average American-built superyacht 38.5-metres in length, American yards were also competing in the busiest build bracket, but without the price advantage, they once enjoyed. Owner buying trends noticeably changed and clients who once might have built American were turning to core European brands to build their yachts. Not just that, but many leading European yards were investing in USA-offices, focusing their attention capturing a share of this hugely important buying market.&nbsp;Today the American construction book counts 13 projects, representing just 4.5% of the construction book. Given the challenges faced by American builders, it is unsurprising that today’s order book is much reduced on past figures. Those 13 yachts in build are underway at four yards (eight at Westport, two at Christensen, two at Delta Marine, one at Nordlund). While these are the yards with actual orders, it is worth noting that there are additional yards that are actively bidding for work - Burger Boat Company is one example with recent activity counting the 2015 order and 2017 delivery of 32-metre Northland and new orders being actively sought and 26 yards in the USA have delivered at least one yacht in the last decade. In stark contrast to this small 4.5% share of the construction book, 21% of all new build projects are in build for American owners (SuperYacht iQ Report 2017) – a clear reflection in the shifting of buying trends.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/26379/image/large-f5ae01de1abf81ea03f67ec4c15dc40a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26379">The Trinity yacht Aspen Alternative -&nbsp;Photo by Matt Barnette Few people are better qualified to comment on the American new build sector than Ken Denison, whose parents founded Broward Marine and Denison eventually working in the business himself before going on to work as a prolific and highly-respected yacht broker. According to Denison one notable huge change that affected American yards and their ability to remain competitive was a shift in how yachts were being built, with the use of greater numbers of subcontractors affecting profitability. “It’s not uncommon for most European yards to subcontract a large percentage of their work out and keep their payroll small, which is a smart thing, but in America, the opposite was true with most yards doing almost everything in-house,” says Denison. “Overnight that then seemed to change with many former employees starting their own companies and subcontracting and a boat we would once sell for $5,000,000 suddenly cost $7,000,000 to build, which very quickly meant we were on a par in price with Europeans and we found ourselves losing out to them.”&nbsp;Retaining quality workers in the workforce was also a challenge. “Unfortunately the kind of mentality in America is that if you are successful you are a doctor, lawyer or professional and people that labour with their hands and craft are looked down on,” says Denison. “By contrast, Europe admires this type of work, they’ll pass their craft from father to son, whereas I think today many American yards struggle to find qualified people within their own range so they have to subcontract work out, which in turn reduces the profit on a boat.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/28946/image/large-2e303b86e167a40c0aed33accf007118.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28946"> FUTUREDespite the many challenges, when looking to the future there are still so many positives around the American new build sector. Yards remain and there are still orders and a good reputation for excellence in construction. Ask anyone to name the top most influential countries in the superyacht industry and it would be safe to say that America would always make that list. Other positives include a stronger economy and confidence in the market, meaning buyers are more seriously considering investment in hard assets, complemented by a new administration that is more supportive of luxury sectors.With the economy moving in the right direction, it is important for superyacht builders in the USA to capitalise on this positive movement and remind potential buyers why the prospect of owning an American built yacht is so appealing and emotive. “The goal is to revitalise the industry and it's unfortunate that our industry has not done a better job of making it known that much of what it takes to produce a superyacht is highly skilled and capable people and hundreds of thousands of man-hours per copy, much of which is truly handmade and we need to get that message delivered,” says Wakefield. There is growing action around promoting this message and the United States Superyacht Association (USSA) is one organisation that has played a part in working towards voicing the value and high economic impact of the superyacht sector within America, under their mission statement “To promote and support the US superyacht industry and its members worldwide through advocacy, marketing and education.”&nbsp;Recapturing the market of American buyers, as well as appealing to non-American buyers, should be the biggest proactive goal as this is a source of high potential to rebuild order books for American new build yards. This involves promoting boating as a shared family activity and appealing to the next generation of buyers while also trying to attract first-time yachties. Yards are also fortunate that boating is a huge part of American culture, with nearly 12 million recreational boats registered in the USA.&nbsp;There is no doubt that the potential pool of American buyers is huge, many of whom have an intrinsic love of the sea and boating. The USA is the top country in the world by the number of billionaires (620), with 654 billionaires in North America and New York the top city by the number of billionaires (102) (Wealth-X Billionaire Census 2017). A strong combination of a more stable dollar and robust tech sector means the net worth of US billionaires is growing and the pool of American potential superyacht owners is only going to get bigger.&nbsp;“There are a lot of Americans that take pride in ‘American Made’, and take pride in the product,” continues Wakefield. “They are right to believe this as the USA is capable of building to a standard and quality level matching anything being built in the world today.” Denison agrees, stressing that American yards are, and always have been, capable of incredible things. “Back in the 1980s and 1990s the styling of Europeans outflanked us at every level; American boats were very traditional, you just wouldn’t build anything else. But then Jon Bannenberg came to our [Broward] yard and things changed overnight,” he says. “We hired talented people to do our stylings, like Richard Hein who was fresh from Guy Couach and who took our product and elevated the styling while still keeping the all-important layouts and American essence. Business went through the ceiling. I think the time has come where American yards need to once again look to Europe for styling ideas, whilst still keeping the yacht layouts that so appeal to American clients.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/15345/image/large-4f802b0aa16c5947a6d10659be1b603f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15345">Westport's 39.6m W Creating a product that is not being replicated is also crucial. “If you look at why the successful American yards, like Westport and Delta Marine, are doing well, it’s because they are bringing in craftsmen and retaining those people who have worked for them for years; they are inventing and engineering; they are investing in infrastructure; they also work quickly and efficiently, and that is reflected in the price for the client,” says Denison. “Importantly, no one is building in Europe what they are building.” Understanding the target audience is also key, with American yards traditionally building yachts that are almost wholly driven by the environments they will be used in, particularly excelling in semi-displacement style models suited to shallow cruising grounds such as the Bahamas. The evolution of product ranges is an important aspect of this, with successful yards constantly thinking outside the box and presenting new ideas to market. “Westport has stepped up to also building larger yachts to service our current clients as their requirements continue to grow,” says Wakefield.American yards must also look to remind the world of their capability for driving innovation. “The USA still has a competitive price point over the Europeans and we still have an opportunity in custom yacht building yachts of 40-50m,” says Denison. “We still have a great playbook for a lot of people to look at in the American market and it’s going to continue to be a good spring of innovation in our product sector – I still believe that very strongly. We build beautiful boats that are truly innovative.”In speaking to interview subjects for this article it was clear that one thing that the American new build sector is not lacking in is passion, which certainly remains, and those American yards that are in the game are doing an excellent job. Developing product ranges, listening to customer requests and investing in the development of designs and technologies to match, while promoting quality American construction and the boating lifestyle are all key goals. If recent positive boat shows are any indication, with FLIBS, Miami and Palm Beach show all reporting strong events, then there is much to be optimistic about. Signing new orders is the goal, it’s just a question of whether American yards are ready for the challenge.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23641/image/large-5807815e2703721ae6618b7a54d59cdb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23641"></a> This article is featured in the most recent edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper - the USA Edition.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

Made in America: A closer look at the American new build market

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Superyacht Netto in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

As one of the largest sportfish-style superyachts in the world, the 35-metre Netto was completed by the Nordlund Boat Company in Washington, U.S.A. in 2014 to a design by Jonathan Quin Barnett. The yacht is finished with a metallic ocean-blue paint finish and blue tinted windows to complete the look. Netto is powered by twin 1,800hp MTU 12V 2000 M93 diesel engines which give her a range of 3,500 nautical miles at 10 knots.

Photo by Rob Starling

The 35m sportfish superyacht Netto arriving in Fort Lauderdale

Nordlund recently launched superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4614" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rushmore32.4m (106'4&quot;)">Rushmore</a>, a Nordlund 106. The 32.33-metre yacht is designed by Naval Architect R. Edwin Monk, with structural design by Tim Nolan Marine Design, and interior design by Mary Flores – Yacht Interiors, together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4614" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rushmore32.4m (106'4&quot;)">Rushmore's</a> owners.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/7FoCZvCpTzg" width="560" class="fr-draggable"></iframe><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4614" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rushmore32.4m (106'4&quot;)">Rushmore</a> features a shallow draft, just 1,42 metres. She offers accommodation in 4 cabins, including a master stateroom on the main deck.The fibreglass yacht is powered by twin 1360 hp MTU 10V2000 M84's.

Nordlund completes superyacht Rushmore

The team at Jonathan Quinn Barnett (JQB) has informed us that Nordlund Boat Company has completed the 34.86 metre sportfisher superyacht Netto. JQB was responsible of the interior design and exterior styling of the project.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148938/image/large-4b323abb923df7edce5f2f17869b508a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148938">The exterior design features an Alexseal metallic paint finish and blue-tinted windows from Glasshape of Australia. The illuminated name was provided by YACHTSIGN.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148939/image/large-f16bb082dff4d94f4629bde4c8b33e1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148939">Netto is powered by twin 1,800hp MTU 12V 2000 M93 diesel engines which give her a range of 3,500 nautical miles at 10 knots.In other news JQB Ltd also reports that they have provided interior design services for an extensive refit of a 126 metre super yacht at Blohm &amp; Voss Repair, completed in May 2014.By Merijn de Waard, photos by Derek Reeves

Superyacht Netto completed by Nordlund

Earlier this summer, Nordlund, a family-owned, family-run boat yard, launched a 111' Sportfish superyacht. The yacht is designed by R. Edwin Monk, and Tim Nolan Marine Design.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145948/image/large-d13e8cf11edd340f7bf8b8782bbccfa1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145948">The yacht measures 33.78 metres, and is powered by twin 1600 hp C32 ACERT Caterpillar engines, which give her a top speed of 21 knots.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="313" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/73262665" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>The yacht features an all teak interior by Mary Flores,, with a large midships master stateroom, and two twin cabins.

The launch of the 111' Nordlund Sportfish superyacht

Fraser Yachts' Neal Esterly and Patrick McConnell have sold the Nordlund motoryacht Safari. With sleek lines and at 29 metres, Safari features a stunning custom interior using beautiful woods and fabrics. Al Hicks of Tri-Shore Yachts represented the buyer. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141734/image/large-a66d429ea5d5e33c28c53aaadc0994cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141734">Safari has been constantly upgraded since her launch in 1997, was listed at $ 1,975,000.Fraser Yachts Neal Easterly / Patrick McConnell +1 619 225 0588 <a href="mailto:neal.esterly@fraseryachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Safari%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">neal.esterly@fraseryachts.com</a> / <a href="mailto:patrick.mcconnell@fraseryachts.com?subject=Safari%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">patrick.mcconnell@fraseryachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fraseryachts.com/">www.fraseryachts.com</a> Tri-Shore Yachts Al Hicks +1 604 736 0300 <a href="mailto:al@trishoreyachts.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">al@trishoreyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.trishoreyachts.com">www.trishoreyachts.com</a>

Nordlund motoryacht Safari sold

Brian Hermann of Ardell has listed the Nordlund 88 Prime Time for sale with an asking price of $ 2,350,000. Superyacht Prime Time was built for an experienced owner, who used the yacht for extended cruising. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/136307/image/large-d9daf2023ec6e7d72b6404e3cbc0fc5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/136307">Motor yacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4184">Prime Time</a> accommodates six guests in a master suite, VIP suite and a twin cabin. She is powered by twin 1,100hp MAN engines and cruises at 15 knots. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4184">Prime Time</a> is based in St Petersburg, FL. Ardell Brian Hermann +1 954 993 4195 <a href="mailto:Brian@ardell.com?subject=M/Y%20Prime%20Time%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">Brian@ardell.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ardell.com">www.ardell.com</a> By Merijn de Waard

Superyacht Prime Time for sale with Ardell

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126004/image/large-e2195ec58647e8b6efed01801ff1022f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126004">The 33m Nordlund Victorious leaving Fort Lauderdale