NORD 80 Mk II – Stable, Safe, and Ready to Sail Classic!

A comfortable and fast 8-meter class sailboat in excellent condition. Much of the equipment has been upgraded and replaced in recent years. Including sails, mainsail, and genoa (2023, very little used), Simrad autopilot, cushions, toilet, running rigging, some standing rigging, and bottom treated with Jotun Epoxy.

Maintenance and Upgrades

• 2025 New toilet with holding tank and deck fittings prepared.
• 2025 New table fittings and ball couplings, and hoses.
• 2025 Bottom scraped and epoxy treated.
• 2024 New Lazybag.
• 2024 New running rigging.
• 2024 Updated forestay profile and furler.
• 2024 New gas and throttle cables and new seawater filter.

Equipment

• Volvo Penta MD5 freshwater-cooled engine with S-drive. Fixed 2-blade propeller.
• Sails from Boding 2023.
• Simrad TP20 Autopilot.
• Wallas heater.
• Cockpit cover, older model but fully functional.

Facts

• Length: 8.00 m
• Beam: 2.80 m
• Draft: approx. 1.35 m
• Year Built: 1984

Interior & Accommodation Comfort

• Berths: 4–5 adults
• Cabin height: between 1.7–1.75 m
• Water tank: approx. 64 L
• Fuel tank: around 42–60 L

Performance & Handling

• Hull speed: approx. 6.09 knots
• SRS-/LYS-ratio: 0.826–0.845 SRS, LYS ≈1.00

Summary

Nord 80 is a reliable and classic 8-meter long-distance cruiser, designed by Olle Enderlein, built in fiberglass with a fin keel, stable sailing, sleeps 4–5 people, and a proven diesel engine. Produced in several versions, with updates such as a taller mast and modernized installations. With approximately 300–400 built, it is relatively common and appreciated for its sailing comfort.

Basic Measurements & Design

• LOA: approx. 7.98 m (26.2 ft)
• LWL: approx. 6.7 m
• Beam: 2.8 m (9.19 ft)
• Draft: 1.35 m
• Displacement: 2,400–2,900 kg
• Keel type: fin keel with iron ballast (approx. 1,100 kg)

Construction & Production

• Designer: Olle Enderlein
• Manufacturer: Nordverk Marin AB (from Uddevalla/Ljungskile)
• Production years: 1974–1984, first delivery in summer 1975
• Number built: around 260–448 units

Sails & Rigging

• Rigging: masthead sloop
• Main sail: approx. 14.4–14.8 m²
• Genoa: 24–28 m²
• Total sail area: approx. 33.45 m² (≈360 ft²)
• Two versions: Mark 1 (1975–77, lower mast) and Mark 2 (1978–84, higher mast)