These preliminary specifications have been prepared to cover equipment and materials as accurately as possible.
Specifications are continually under review and subject to change without notice.
Northwest Yachts are designed to put you in charge of your journey.
The Steve Seaton designed NW63 is a state-of-the-art vessel, engineered to thrive in the demanding environment of oceans worldwide. Utilizing the latest in construction technology and incorporating an extensive list of high-grade standard features, these modern trawler-style yachts readily deliver a self-sufficient and comfortable cruising lifestyle.
If you're ready to alter course and find some adventure, please feel free to contact us for more information.
- Length over all – 63′ 3″ (19.20 M)
- Length at waterline – 59’ 2” (18.03 M)
- Navigation beam – 19’ 11” (6.07 M)
- Draft – 4’ 11” (1.50 M)
- Bridge clearance (antennas down) – 26’ 8” (8.13 M)
- Displacement – (Full Load) 107,740lbs. (48.87MT)
- Make and Model: John Deere 6135SFM85
- Horsepower: 750hp each (total of 1500hp)
- Cruise Speed: 7 - 14 knots
- Est. Max Speed: 18 knots
- Est. Max Range*: 1600 nm @ 8.5 knots passagemaking speed
* Range with 10% fuel reserve and genset running
- Hull and deck of high strength-to-weight-ratio infused and vacuum bagged FRP composite
- Medium gray color SoftSand® for non-skid areas
- Highest-grade Cook™ white gelcoat hull and superstructure
- Top-grade Vinyl Ester resin in top three laminate layers for max moisture resistance and surface longevity
- Main laminate assembled using top-grade Isophthalic polyester resins
- With final interior coating of Vinyl Ester for improved moisture resistance
- International™ Interprotect® epoxy-based anti-osmosis bottom primer coating system
- International™ anti-fouling bottom paint, black color
- Transverse and longitudinal top-hat stiffeners formed and bonded to hull using high-density closed-cell foam and Vinyl Ester resin for improved bond strength and enhanced hull toughness and longevity
- Extreme attention paid to properly tapering out the flanges of bonded stringers to avoid stress concentration
- Hull-to-deck joint bonded with high-strength 3M™ 5200 structural polyurethane adhesive and bolted
- Main hull-to-deck joint additionally fiberglassed on inside of shell using Vinyl Ester for best bonding
- Extra laminate reinforcing layers from stem aft to water-tight collision partition placed aft of forward end of waterline to guard against loss of hull buoyancy in the event of a collision with flotsam at sea
- Swim platform safety staple-type removable railings (5) in polished 316L stainless steel
- Portuguese bridge with access gate and step(s) to forward deck
- Extensive built-in cabinet storage on Portuguese Bridge and elsewhere on deck
- Courtesy lights on all stairs
- Side deck boarding door with S/S logo step-plate
- S/S horizontal hand railing on transom
- Transom shower hot & cold water faucets in molded recess with latching door
- Faucets for both fresh and sea water wash downs
- Transom door with S/S logo step-plate.
- Rub rail with S/S back plate
- 10” S/S Cleats (one each side of swim platform)
- Re-boarding ladder housed in integral platform recess
- Storage cabinet with S/S sink under hinged worktop
- Napoleon LEX built-in BBQ
- Port and starboard S/S hawse pipes (2)
- Mooring cleats (2)
- 120VAC outlet (1) with integral ground-fault interrupter (GFI)
- Courtesy lights (4)
- Wet locker
- All stainless steel above waterline to be 316L
- Non-skid deck surface to match main deck
- Type 316 S/S safety stanchions and railings
- Polished S/S anchor roller and chute assembly
- Nautical Structures Euro Hydraulic Series 3–2000 davit crane
- S/S 316 safety stanchions and railings
- Fiberglass hardtop
- Fiberglass mast with 24VDC deck flood lighting
- Llebroc™ Tradewinds flybridge helm chairs (2)
- Instrument console with full array of instrumentation
- S/S steering wheel
- Magnetic compass 5” powerboat model (1)
- S/S frame venturi-type windshield with S/S grab rail
- Waterproof speakers (2)
- Intercom set (1)
- FRP bench seats with cushions and table
- 120VAC outlet (1)
- Courtesy lights (4)
- Portuguese bridge with access gate to foredeck
- Twin John Deere 6135SFM85 (M5) – 750 hp each (total 1,500 hp)
- Twin Disc transmissions (2.5:1 reduction ratio)
- Seatorque Boss® Enclosed Shaft System (2)
- Northern Lights® M844W3, generator 16KW/120VAC/240VAC/60HZ with sound enclosure
- Trac® active fin, hydraulic stabilizers
- Trac® hydraulic bow thruster
- Cruiseair® remote direct-expansion air conditioning, with condensing units rack-mounted in engine room and cooling/air-handling units in staterooms, salon and pilothouse, electronic zone control and soft-starting to reduce starting loads, total capacity 60,000 BTU (5 tons)
- US Watermaker® “Clearwater”, 800 gpd watermaker system
- Engine exhaust hi-riser system with fitted insulation jackets
- Work bench with plumbed clean-up sink
- 120VAC fluorescent lighting and 24VDC dome lights
- Fiberglass floor panels overlaid with non-skid vinyl flooring
- S/S saddle-type engines beds fitted to molded and bonded FRP main engine stringers
- Purpose-selected, vibration- and sound-insulating engine isolation mounts
- Integral oil-confinement areas formed beneath engines to prevent accidental contamination of bilges
- S/S safety railing surrounding engines
- Racor® 75/1000MAX, dual fuel filter for each engine (total 2)
- Racor® 75/500MAX, dual fuel filter for generator
- Kobelt® power-assisted steering system
- Electronic engine and shift controls of ZF or equivalent
- Seawater intake strainers (2), bronze with S/S basket strainers and clear acrylic caps
- High-capacity manual bilge pump (1)
- Bronze thru-hull fittings with flanged bases
- Bosch stacked washer/dryer
- Fresh water pressure system with Headhunter® Mach 5, 120VAC pump (1), Headhunter® XR124, 24VDC pump (1)
- Seawater deck washdown system with Headhunter® XRS 124, 24VDC pump (1)
- Headhunter® WTS-1500B, black tank sentry with high alarm and auto discharge
- Headhunter® tank sentry monitor system for gray, fuel and water tanks
- Shore-water connection with easy shut-off and pressure-limiting feature
- Blower vented to exterior for each shower space
- Sealand® macerator pumps (2)
- Pe-Al-Pe pipe for fresh water system
- Fireboy® MA2-1500, auto extinguisher system
- Reverso® oil change system for engines, generators, and transmissions
- ZF Electronic engine controls (2-station system)
- VDO® rudder indicators on wheelhouse and flybridge control station
- Electro guard® HD-SB, propeller shaft grounding wiper brush system
- Aqualoy® 22HS, rudder stocks
- 4-blade Nibral propellers
- ESI CFS-1000FR, fuel polishing system
- Garden hoses 75 feet (2)
- Cruisair® remote air conditioning system, with condensing units in engine room and cooling units in staterooms, salon and pilothouse, capacity 60,000 BTU
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- Olympia Hydronic Heating System
- Northern Lights® M844W3, generator 16KW/120VAC/240VAC/60HZ with sound enclosure
- Par® 35440-0010 engine room blower 24VDC (2)
- Engine room blower, 240VAC (2)
- Torid® SS, water heater with heat exchanger, 20 US gals (2)
- Blue Seas AC and DC circuit control breaker panels
- Dash-mounted “mimic” panel w/ red LED indicator lights
- Aqua Signal® Series 43 LED Navigation lights
- Buell®, Duplex air horn, solenoid and 24VDC compressor.
- Ship’s Service batteries - Lifeline AGM battery 12V/225AH (8)
- Engine Starting batteries - Lifeline AGM battery 8D series, one (1) per engine (total 2)
- Generator Starting battery - Lifeline AGM battery 4D series, one each (1)
- Automatic bilge pumps 24VDC five (5) each with automatic float switches, indicating lights and high bilge water alarm system
- Bonding system includes four (4) zinc anodes, two (2) in bottom recesses forward and outboard of shafts and two (2) on transom below the waterline.
- Glendinning® cable master with 90ft, 50A cable and remote control
- ACME® TF279266S isolation transformer
- Victron Quattro 24/5000/120 Inverter Charger
- Victron Phoenix 24V Charger
- Intercom (4) for flybridge, E/R, P/H and master stateroom
- All DC wiring stranded, tinned, with color coding to ABYC standards
- Emergency parallel switch for engines and house bank, make-before-break type with alternator diode protection
- Wipers with windows washer system for all forward-facing pilothouse windows
- Dimmer switches for all overhead lighting
- Vimar® outlets and switches
- Cantalupi® or equivalent interior and exterior lighting
- Jabsco® 45900-0001, flood lights (2)
- Jabsco® 60010-2024 255SL, search light (1)
- Owner specified at additional cost.
- Port and starboard side doors, Diamond Seaglaze or equivalent Dutch swinging doors
- Front windows bedded glass, clear (12mm thick)
- Instrument console with complete instrumentation
- Overhead electronics panel
- S/S with wood rim or fully wooden steering wheel
- Compass (1)
- Pompanette Helm Chair w/ footrests (2)
- Settee with cushions, storage beneath and table (1)
- Teak, Cork or Oak flooring
- 120VAC outlet (3)
- Headhunter fresh water flush toilet
- Exhaust Fan (TBD)
- Teak, Cork or Oak flooring
- Corian® or granite counter top
- Corian or appropriate for granite Sinks with Grohe faucets
- GE Monogram ZCGS150RSS Trash Compactor
- GE Monogram ZIC30GNHII Refrigerator
- GE Monogram ZGP304NRSS Gas Range
- GE Monogram ZSA120XJSS Over-the-Range Microwave/Vent
- GE Monogram ZBD1800N 18” Dishwasher
- Insinkerator® Evolution Excel, garbage disposal under sink
- Franke GNX11028 Stainless steel sink (or equivalent)
- Grohe Ladylux Café Single lever kitchen faucet
- Xintex propane control system with gas detection alarm
- Side window over sink, Diamond Seaglaze or equivalent opening
- Teak, Cork or Oak floor
- Select granite counter top with backsplash
- 120VAC and 24VDC lighting
- 120VAC outlet (3)
- Lower and overhead cabinets of cherry, teak, or mahogany
- Built-in L-shaped settee to port with storage under
- Yacht table - hardwood with select veneers for top, Hi/Low
- (4) 110VAC duplex electrical outlets
- Entertainment cabinet
- Samsung 50" LED TV on lift
- Wall mounted sconce style lights of 24VDC
- Saloon windows tinted with hardwood trim rings and rounded corners
- Overhead valance with room to accommodate shades
- Bamboo style drop shades
- Owner supplied furniture for space on starboard side
- Cherry & Holly flooring
- Side access door, Diamond Seaglaze Series or equivalent sliding
- Aft access door, Diamond Seaglaze Series or equivalent swinging Dutch door
- Side windows of bedded glass (12mm)
- Aft windows- Diamond Seaglaze Series or equivalent opening
- King sized berth with 8" spring mattress and drawer storage below
- Portlights (3) port & starboard side
- Cedar lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
- Headboard with designer appointments including mirror and wood trim
- (3) 110VAC duplex outlets
- Flooring - Carpeting with pad under
- Wall treatments with foam backing
- (2) bulkhead mounted reading lamps
- Built-in seat with storage under
- Samsung 32" TV
- Portlight (1)
- Medicine cabinet with mirror
- Headhunter fresh water flush toilet
- Exhaust Fan 24VDC
- Teak, Cork or Oak flooring
- Non skid shower room flooring
- 120VAC or 24VDC lighting
- 120VAC outlet (1)
- Corian® or granite counter top
- Corian or appropriate Sinks with Grohe faucets
- Stall shower with frameless glass shower door, Grohe shower fixtures
- Grohe towel racks and toilet paper holder
- Queen sized berth with 8" spring mattress and drawer storage below
- Portlights (2) port side, (2) starboard side
- Reading lamps (2), one at each berth
- Cedar lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
- (2) 110VAC duplex electrical outlet
- Forward bulkhead with designer appointments including mirror and wood trim
- Flooring - Cherry & Holly
- Samsung 26" TV
- Solid surface countertop of Corian or equivalent
- Portlight
- FRP shower stall with saloon style glass doors
- Toilet - TECMA or equivalent
- 110VAC duplex electrical outlet, GFI
- Grohe fixtures for sink and shower (removable wand type shower head)
- Exhaust fan, 110VAC
- Cabinet below sink
- Mirror
- Towel and toilet paper holders
- Flooring - Caesarstone Moorland or equivalent
- Stacked bunks with 6" spring mattress
- Portlights (2) port side
- Reading lamps (2), one at each berth
- Cedar lined hanging locker with automatic lighting
- (2) 110VAC duplex electrical outlet
- Flooring - Carpeting with pad under
- Samsung 26" TV
- Hand selected hardwood and veneers
- Soft wall coverings, foam backed
- Hardwood raised panel interior passage doors with blended arched tops
- Locking latches on interior cabinetry - push/pull positive Southco or equivalent
- Interior cabinetry drawers with side mount, full extension, ball bearing drawer guides
- Interior cabinetry doors use fully adjustable Euro style hinges
- Interior handrails (stainless steel or hardwood) on stairways
- Handrails (hardwood) on overhead in saloon, overhead in pilothouse, overhead in master
- Handrails (hardwood) on either side of steering station integral to counter trim
- Overhead lights-LED
- Stacked Bosch washer/dryer or equivalent
- All headliners of acoustic soft, foam backed vinyl in eggshell or white panels
- All electrical switches and outlets are Vimar
- Dimmer switches in salon, galley, pilothouse and master stateroom
- Windows tinted (exception, 3 forward facing pilothouse windows)
- Window treatments - designer blinds in saloon and galley
- Storage areas with carpet lined bottoms and sides
- Kevlar hull upgrade
- Cockpit helm station
- Stern thruster
- Heated floors for galley, guest & owners suite heads
- 1X ISO Boost transformer
- 2nd Cablemaster system 240V/50A
- Underwater lighting 5X
- Additional BBQ with cabinet
- Salon & Pilothouse cherry wood flooring
- Owners, Guest & VIP cherry wood flooring
- Swim platform extension
- GARMIN navigation system