Karajas is a 2013 Nordhavn 68 with three cabins plus a pilothouse watch berth, a 425 hp John Deere main engine with 4,360 recorded hours and a wing engine with 466 recorded hours. The listing is located at Gold Coast City Marina under reference BAN6825.
Engines
2 engines John Deere
Power
425 HP main @ 1900 rpm
Recorded engine hours
Main: 4360; Wing: 466
Cabins
3 + a watch bunk in the Pilot House
Berths
6 in Cabins
Accommodation
Full beam master forward with King Bed and ensuite, lower deck port side twin king single bunk cabin, Starboard Queen bed cabin with private ensuite
Fuel capacity
3,136 US gals. / 11,871 L
Water capacity
673 US gals. / 2,548 L
Confirm material details through inspection and, where appropriate, an independent marine survey.
Karajas
Key details
Status
Active listing
Year
2013
Model
Nordhavn 68
Location
Gold Coast City Marina
Price
AU $4,750,000
Reference
BAN6825
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Karajas
Specifications
Dimensions and construction
ModelNordhavn 68
Vessel nameKarajas
Year2013
Length20.73 m
Beam6.2m
Draft2.18m
Displacement92.9 metric tons
DesignerPAE
BuilderNordhavn - Pacific Asian Enterprises
Hull materialFibreglass/GRP
Deck materialTeak
Propulsion and performance
EngineJohn Deere 6135AFM 13.5 Litre
Engine makeJohn Deere
Power425 HP main @ 1900 rpm
Number of engines2
Engine hoursMain: 4360
Second engine hoursWing: 466
FuelDiesel
PropulsionInboard Shaft Drive
ThrustersBow and Stern Thrusters: ABT - 38 HP with 12" tunnels and 5 control st
Cruising speed8 knots
Maximum speed10 knots
Fuel use3.5L per nm at cruise
Generator1 x 11 kw Onan, 2677hrs - 1 x 27 kw Onan, 638hrs
Accommodation and domestic systems
Cabins3 + a watch bunk in the Pilot House
Berths6 in Cabins
AccommodationFull beam master forward with King Bed and ensuite, lower deck port side twin king single bunk cabin, Starboard Queen bed cabin with private ensuite
GalleyCustom designed. Full equipped with Australian appliances
RefrigerationTwo Miele KEN9755iDE fridge-freezer combos for redundancy, one with an auto ice maker. F&P CoolDrawer with Fridge, freezer, drinks or pantry selection. Wheelhouse and Flybridge fridge.
StoveMielie
Shower3 + Swim Platform
Toilet3
Air conditioningReverse Cycle
Entertainment42 Inch TV on lift in saloon
WatermakerYes, with custom sand pre filters.
Tankage, deck and safety
Fuel capacity3,136 US gals. / 11,871 L
Water capacity673 US gals. / 2,548 L
Ground tackleMaxwell 500C Chain counter in two locations, Second 18" Freeman access hatch,
Electrics3x 230vac 50hz inverters to be model # 24/5000/230vac 50hz Victron, Olsun isolation transformer,
Listing details
LocationGold Coast City Marina
CountryQueensland
ReferenceBAN6825
Additional listing information
CurrencyAU $
Price4750000
Description2013 NORDHAVN 68 - KARAJAS
One Owner - CE-Marked - 50Hz / 230V - Scott Cole Interior - Steve D'Antonio collaboration on build - Ocean-Proven
A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most thoughtfully specified and beautifully executed Nordhavn 68s ever built.
Delivered new to Australia and still under the care of her original owners, Karajas (Hull #25) was conceived from day one as a quiet, reliable and highly autonomous passagemaker. Her brief resulted in a CE-marked build, 230V/50Hz electrical specification, whilst with the ability to accept 60 Hz, a deeply upgraded engineering platform, and one of the most refined custom interiors ever created on a Nordhavn 68, personally designed with interior architect Scott Cole and finished in satin-stained mahogany, marble and premium stainless accents.
Her walk-around teak decks, FRP flybridge hardtop, serious hydraulic systems and redundant hotel infrastructure make her equally capable of crossing oceans or offering luxurious family cruising along any coast or crossing any ocean. Every detail on this vessel reflects a meticulous, first-owner approach with a strong emphasis on longevity, noise reduction, craftsmanship and self-sufficiency.
HIGHLIGHTS
o One owner since new.
o CE-marked construction with AU 230V / 50Hz electrical - 60 Hz Compatible.
o Scott Cole-designed custom interior in satin-stained mahogany
o Steve D'Antonio collaboration on the build, with oversight on construction and engineering.
o Dual generators: 27.5 kW + 11 kW (both 50Hz)
o Triple Victron Quattro 24/5000 inverter system for exceptional autonomy
o Dual Charles IsoBoost 12 kVA isolation transformers - major shore-power upgrade
o Dual Village Marine STW-600 watermakers (600 GPD each)
o Volvo fuel decontaminators on main, wing & both generators
o ABT-TRAC stabilisers, proportional bow & stern thrusters
o Storm plates for six saloon windows
o Elegant stone & marble surfaces throughout (White Statuario & Black Marquina)
o Full LED lighting upgrade (Imtra) with multiple dimmer zones
o Walk-around teak side decks, teak Portuguese bridge & teak upper aft deck
o Unleaded 40-gal forward bowser for tenders and toys (confirmed)
o Delivered with extensive spares, upgrades, documentation and thoughtful systems layout
DIMENSIONS & BUILD
o LOA: 20.73 m
o Beam: 6.20 m
o Draft: 2.18 m
o Displacement (full): 92.9 tonnes
o Hull: Solid FRP
o Superstructure: Cored FRP
o Bulkheads: Watertight
o Noise control: Soundown insulation, decoupled soles, upgraded ducting, carpeted interior throughout
ENGINEERING & SYSTEMS
Main Engine
o John Deere 6135AFM - 425 hp
o Dry exhaust, keel-cooled
o Smart regulators, polyflex isolation mounts
o Twin Disc 5114 gearbox (3.43:1)
Wing Engine
o John Deere 4045TFM - 135 hp
o Hurth V-drive + Gori folding prop
o Dedicated day tank
Generators
o Onan 27.5 kW (50Hz)
o Onan 11 kW (50Hz)
o Solar panels - 1200 watts, Solara S665M43 Marine grade fully encapsulated walkable solar panels
Electrical
o AU 230V/50Hz throughout
o Triple Victron Quattro 24/5000 inverter/charger system
o Dual Charles IsoBoost 12kVA transformers
o Clipsal C2000 outlets (interior)
o LED navigation & interior/exterior Imtra lighting
o Red LED backlighting for electrical panels
Hydraulics & Stabilisation
o ABT-TRAC digital stabilisers (12 sq ft)
o ABT 38 hp proportional bow & stern thrusters
o Hydraulic washdown system
o Hydraulic emergency bilge pump
Fuel & Water
o Fuel: 11,871 L
o Fresh water: 2,548 L
o Black / Grey: 416 L + 416 L
o Dual STW-600 watermakers (600 GPD each)
o Volvo DC500 + three DC140 fuel polishers upgraded with a redundant transfer pump.
o Upgraded day supply tank of 303 litres
Extras
o 40-gallon unleaded bowser on foredeck
o Air compressor system with 5 outlets
o SeaFire CE fire suppression
EXTERIOR & DECKS
Teak & Hardware
o Teak cockpit, side decks, Portuguese bridge & upper aft deck
o FRP flybridge hardtop with LED lighting
o Crown helm chairs at PH and FB
o Stainless steel handrails throughout
o Screened louvre vents to prevent wasp intrusion
o Storm plates for 6 saloon windows
Foredeck
o Maxwell windlass with chain counters
o Upgraded Dual Freeman 24" hatches
o Built-in fairleads & cleats
o Washdowns at 4 locations
Cockpit
o Built-in seating with white vinyl cushions
o Aft control station
o BBQ console with SS heat shielding
o FRP table (custom)
o Lockable FRP console lockers
Flybridge
o Crown helm seats
o Sink, faucet & refrigerator
o Table with inlays & stainless pedestal
o Liferaft mounts integrated into aft deck rails
INTERIOR - SCOTT COLE BESPOKE DESIGN
A warm and modern interior with satin-stained mahogany, stainless steel accents, stone and marble surfaces, and premium lighting and joinery. The interior was a significant, architect-driven upgrade from the standard Nordhavn specification.
Saloon
o Expanded TV lift cabinet
o Custom loose furniture, dining table & chairs
o Granite/marble surfaces along port and starboard
o Stainless inlays
o Carpeted flooring throughout
Galley
o Full Miele suite (oven, cooktop, dishwasher)
o Two Miele KEN9755iDE fridge-freezer combos for redundancy, one with an auto ice maker.
o Miele freezer
o F&P CoolDrawer with Fridge, freezer, drinks or pantry selection.
o Black Basalt countertops
o White Cubica Blanco tile backsplash with custom trim
o Tiled floors with black border tiles
o Heavy-duty pantry hardware
Pilothouse
o Black interior for night running with red dimmable lighting
o Two Crown helm chairs customised to match pilothouse seating.
o Refrigerator behind louvred door
o Lowered dash
o Mother-of-pearl table inlay (Scott Cole)
o Upholstered dash in Majilite
o Watch berth with curtain track. Under is a large storage area for spares.
o Upgraded lighting scheme (Imtra & Hatteras LED)
o Head located aft of pilot house is most useful on night passages
Accommodation
o Forward master suite
- Statuario marble surfaces
- Painted white hull staving
- Custom headboard
- Custom tile wainscot
o Starboard VIP cabin with custom marble nightstands
o Port guest cabin with painted hull staving
o Marble/tile upgrades in every head
o Total of 4 heads. Master and VIP ensuited, Dayhead and guest cabin ensuite on lower deck, Pilot House day head.
Laundry
o Miele WT2780 combo with pocket doors & upper locker
WHY KARAJAS STANDS OUT
Karajas is not a standard Nordhavn 68.
She represents the combined influence of an experienced commissioning owner, the PAE engineering team, and interior architect Scott Cole and full oversight throughout the build from Steve D'Antonio, resulting in one of the quietest-running, deeply customised, and technically advanced N68s on the water. Karajas has extensively cruised the South Pacific, to some of the most isolated locations on earth, solely with her owner operators, giving a real testament to the capability, redundancy and reliability of what her platform offers.
From solid teak flooring and extensive marble finishes to IsoBoost transformers, triple Victron Quattros, premium LED lighting, custom helm architecture, teak everywhere, STW-600 ×2 watermakers and a rare unleaded bowser, every detail points to long-life value, redundancy and craftsmanship.
For an Australian buyer, she is absolutely turnkey.
For an international buyer, she is ready to leave tomorrow.
DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY
A world-capable expedition yacht with impeccable provenance, Karajas is a one-owner, Nordhavn 68 with extensive customisation and a unique, designer-led interior. Outfitted with top-tier systems, premium materials and transoceanic range, she is equally suited for global exploration or luxurious coastal cruising.
Located on the East Coast of Australia.
Inspections available by appointment.
HINUS-PA168025B313
Registration NumberAHU850N
Nordhavn Australasia
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