HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND WORKMANSHIP ARE TOP CLASS
Fjords are iconic styled German built luxury day boats with striking angular looks defined by signature features such as a nearly vertical plumb bow, high freeboard, bold, horizontal sheer line, frameless windshield, a spacious flat deck layout and an open transom. Fjords offer spectacular one-level designs with high-quality Scandinavian influenced interiors and are certain to impress.
That design legacy is present across the entire Fjord six model range from 38 to 53 feet. Fans of the Fjord brand can look forward to some major milestones over the next few months with the arrival of the first Fjord 41 XL in Australia and the premiere of the brand’s stunning new flagship – the Fjord 53 XL.
Those who braved the wet conditions at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show to inspect the Fjord 38 Xpress were impressed by its undeniable panache and multifunction traits that enable a seamless transition between modes, maximising your water time, whether it’s a few hours or a weekend. The boat has been sold to Perth and no doubt its sleek white hull will be whisking its new owners at close to 40 knots over to Rottnest Island where they’ll enjoy the Fjord 38 Xpress’ entertainer mode including smart options such as the aft cockpit lounge with a height-adjustable table for eight that converts to a sun lounger that create the ambience of a stylish sea terrace.
They will also appreciate the outdoor galley with wet bar, grill and fridge located behind the 38 Xpress’s steering console that furnishes all catering requirements. Biminis stretching forward over the bow lounge and over the aft deck can be unfurled from the T-Top, shading the entire length of the boat, a necessity in harsh Australian conditions. The carbon/fibre T-Top is an engineering feat in own right boasting ambient lightning and dark tinted skylights.
From here it’s just a few steps down to the inviting lower deck accommodations comprising a master cabin with double berth, fridge and storage. There’s also a fully equipped head with handheld shower, the kind of amenities that set the Fjord 38 Xpress apart.
For those seeking a bit more cabin and deck space the award-winning the 41 XL was judged European Powerboat of the Year 2021 Award in the up to 14 metres category, winning high praise from the judges. They noted the 41 XL’s “nine deck layouts, which can be freely combined, the customer has the possibility to perfectly adapt the boat to their own needs. As usual with FJORD, the handling characteristics and workmanship are top class.”
Also prominent among the 41 XL’s list of innovative features is the huge T-Top and way in which it is connected to the boat. In many other brands the T-Top is primarily for aesthetic purposes but by bringing the T-Top out to the gunwales of the 41 XL and further back Fjord has engineered a much more robust connection to the boat as well as significantly more protection from the elements – making a day out more enjoyable and safer for everyone.
Add to that a high degree of customisation especially in regard to the multiple cockpit seating and lounging configurations, two cabins with the master in the bow featuring a generous double bed, as well as an amazingly dry ride for an open deck boat and you can see why the Fjord 41 XL sets the standard in its class.
The 41 XL has either Volvo or Yanmar sterndrive power, which affords shallow water operation and light beaching. The hull on its way here is matched to a pair of Yanmar 370hp V8s but other options include Twin Volvo Penta D6-340 engines enabling 30 knots while the choice of either twin D6-380 or D6-440 deliver an estimated speed of 33 and 38 knots respectively.
“We have more Fjords for our customers in the queue, and interest remains in other models like the 44, and the new 53 XL. Indeed, Hanse group (the builder of Fjord in Germany), has its biggest order book of all time,” says Anthony Bishop, the Managing Director of Windcraft Yachts, the exclusive importer of Fjord into Australia.
He acknowledges there is already strong interest and anticipation around Fjord’s new flagship, the 53 XL, due to be launched in Spain in June. The largest Fjord to date will boast expansive deck lounges and seating, a tender garage, two luxury en-suite cabins with the option of a crew cabin. Like all Fjords its badge is a guarantee of its sea-handling credentials and a commitment to excellence.
For more information including pricing go to www.teamwindcraft.com/fjord/ or sales@windcraftyachts.com
Published in print July-September 2022
