The Nordborg 34 is intended to be a fast, easy-to-handle boat for up to six people. However, it should also be easy to operate with a small crew or single-handed. That is the shipyard's objective. The lines from the pen of shipyard boss Bland Jensen are traditional, with a sloping stem, low forefoot and a skeg-guided rudder. The yacht is also relatively slim for its size. The T-shaped cockpit allows either tiller or wheel steering. The cockpit, deck and cabin roof are covered with teak as standard.
The interior design is classic, typical of Nordborg: The forward, saloon and aft berths are each designed for two people. The galley is arranged in an L-shape on the port side. There is a chart table opposite. This is equipped with a swivelling seat, which can also be used as an extra seat for the saloon table. There is a fold-out bathing platform in the stern. The stern fitting is particularly interesting as it has four functions. Firstly, it serves as a mount for the anchor. However, it can also be extended and then act as a bow ladder in the first stage, extended further it serves as a gennaker pole and finally, when fully extended, as an attachment point for a Code Zero. Such a light wind sail may also be necessary, as the 9/10 rig has outboard jibs and does not allow an overlapping genoa. To improve manoeuvrability, however, the lower shrouds are moved inwards onto the superstructure.
According to the shipyard, the new boat will not be ready for the Hanseboot. However, the prototype currently under construction can be viewed at the shipyard by appointment. The official presentation is planned for the in-house exhibition on 17 and 18 November.
The price has not yet been finalised, but initial estimates put it at around 190,000 euros.
Further information is available at: www.nordborg-baadbyg.dk
Hauke Schmidt
Test & Technology editor
