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Nordship 420 Ds
Designer: Lars Buchwald/Arne Borghegen  ·  Builder: Nordship Yachts  ·  First built: 2022
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About the Nordship 420 Ds

A product of the respected Scandinavian boatbuilding tradition, the Nordship 420 Ds is a cruising sailboat that reflects the practical, seaworthy sensibility long associated with Nordic yacht design. Built for sailors who prioritize reliability and comfort over outright speed, this vessel is well suited to coastal and inshore cruising, offering a stable and manageable platform for both experienced sailors and those newer to the sport. Nordship has built a reputation for producing solidly constructed boats with an emphasis on functional interior layouts and robust build quality, and the 420 Ds follows in that tradition. The "Ds" designation suggests a distinct variant within the 420 line, likely incorporating specific accommodations or deck arrangements tailored to a particular cruising style. While detailed specifications for this model are limited, the Nordship name carries enough heritage to suggest a boat that rewards careful passage-making over weekend sprints. Prospective buyers researching this vessel would do well to seek out existing owners and class communities, where firsthand accounts of the boat's sea behavior and long-term durability are likely to paint the most complete picture.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.99 ft / 12.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.43 ft / 10.80 m
Beam 13.12 ft / 4.00 m
Max Draft 6.23 ft / 1.90 m
Displacement 23,148.54 lb / 10,500 kg
Ballast 7,936.64 lb / 3,600 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 904.17 ft² / 84.00 m²
Headroom 6.73 ft / 2.05 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction GRP w/ foam core
Designer Lars Buchwald/Arne Borghegen
Builder Nordship Yachts
First Built 2022
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
17.88
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
31.04
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.85
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.98
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
How It Compares

vs. Comet 41 S, Dufour 41 2, Moody 41 Classic, Oceanis 41 Beneteau, Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Nordship 420 Ds ★
42.0 ft
Comet 41 S
41.8 ft
Dufour 41 2
41.8 ft
Moody 41 Classic
41.7 ft
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
41.7 ft
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
41.7 ft
LWL
Nordship 420 Ds ★
35.4 ft
Comet 41 S
35.8 ft
Dufour 41 2
36.8 ft
Moody 41 Classic
35.8 ft
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
35.8 ft
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
35.8 ft
Beam
Nordship 420 Ds ★
13.1 ft
Comet 41 S
12.9 ft
Dufour 41 2
14.1 ft
Moody 41 Classic
13.1 ft
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
13.8 ft
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
13.5 ft
Displacement
Nordship 420 Ds ★
23 lbs
Comet 41 S
17 lbs
Dufour 41 2
21 lbs
Moody 41 Classic
21 lbs
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
20 lbs
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
16 lbs
Ballast
Nordship 420 Ds ★
7 lbs
Comet 41 S
5 lbs
Dufour 41 2
5 lbs
Moody 41 Classic
6 lbs
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
7 lbs
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
6 lbs
Sail Area
Nordship 420 Ds ★
904 sq ft
Comet 41 S
897 sq ft
Dufour 41 2
9 sq ft
Moody 41 Classic
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
807 sq ft
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
925 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Nordship 420 Ds ★
17.9
Comet 41 S
21.3
Dufour 41 2
201.8
Moody 41 Classic
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
17.2
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
22.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Nordship 420 Ds ★
Comet 41 S
Dufour 41 2
26.9 %
Moody 41 Classic
28.1 %
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
35.5 %
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
40.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Nordship 420 Ds ★
31.0
Comet 41 S
24.2
Dufour 41 2
25.4
Moody 41 Classic
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
25.5
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
21.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Nordship 420 Ds ★
1.85
Comet 41 S
1.98
Dufour 41 2
2.04
Moody 41 Classic
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
2.02
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
2.12
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Nordship 420 Ds ★
Comet 41 S
Dufour 41 2
192
Moody 41 Classic
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
200
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
161
Hull Speed
Nordship 420 Ds ★
8.0 kts
Comet 41 S
8.0 kts
Dufour 41 2
8.1 kts
Moody 41 Classic
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
8.0 kts
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
8.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Nordship 420 Ds ★
Comet 41 S
3.6
Dufour 41 2
Moody 41 Classic
2.6
Oceanis 41 Beneteau
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
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