Nord 80 Buyer's Guide
The Nord 80 is a 26-foot Swedish-designed cruiser from Olle Enderlein, built by Nordverk Marin from 1975 with a few hundred examples afloat, and known in the brokerage world as the Nord 80 Mk I. She is a configurable small boat — multiple rigs, keel materials, and diesel options were offered — which means a used buyer is comparing quite different vessels under one name.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Nord 80 carries a two-cabin, four-berth arrangement with a galley and a head, in a teak interior with near-average headroom. The boat's 5,291-pound displacement and 42 percent ballast ratio describe a stout coastal cruiser, and the 17-gallon fresh water and 5-gallon waste capacity set the realistic cruising range. Because some were sold for home completion, the same nominal layout can show very different build refinement from one hull to the next.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and propulsion vary the most: the inboard Volvo Penta diesels run from the 10 hp MD6A through the 13 hp MD7A to the 17 hp MD7B, all on saildrive. A buyer should confirm which engine is installed, as the calculated max speed ranges from 4.3 to 5.6 knots. Rig-wise, the standard masthead and alternative masthead setups share sheet sizes but differ in halyard length, so a taller-rig boat needs correspondingly longer replacements. No generators, watermakers, or navigation suites are noted as common market fittings, so most creature comforts and electronics are owner-supplied.
What to Inspect
The one documented caveat is that Nord 80s were sold as home-completed kits, so finished quality varies between boats. On any used example, scrutinize the fiberglass work, keel attachment for either lead or iron fin versions, and interior joinery more closely than you would a fully factory-finished hull.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Nord 80s are typically found in Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. For a shopper, the checklist is short: verify the specific Volvo Penta engine and rig option, confirm keel material, and budget for a thorough survey where factory finish cannot be assumed.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Nord 80. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 3 | $10,121 | — |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $1,735 | -82.9% |
Where they're listed
Nord 80 listings appear across 3 countries. Sweden has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by Germany and Denmark.
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vindö 40 | 30.94' | $ 22,280 | 32 | 6 |
| Maxi 84 | 28.02' | $ 12,539 | 20 | 7 |
| Nordship 28 | 28.71' | $ 22,623 | 10 | 3 |
| Nord 80You are here | — | $ 8,430 | 4 | 1 |