Nordship 808 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

26.5' · 8.08 m

Disp.

5,733 lbs · 2,600 kg

First year

1982

The Nordship 808 represents the early foundation of the Lars Buchwald legacy, originating from an era before the shipyard pivoted exclusively to its nowfamous deck saloon configurations. Designed by the renowned Danish firm Elvstrøm & Kjærulff in the late 1970s, the 808 was conceived as a highquality, performanceoriented family cruiser. While modern Nordship vessels are known for their voluminous pilothouses, the 808 is a classic, sleeklined keelboat that emphasizes Danish joinery and robust North Sea construction. According to historical records from Nordship Yachts, this model was part of the foundational series that established the builder's reputation for "handcrafted excellence" before the brand fully committed to the "DS" (Deck Saloon) philosophy in 1988.