The name Anori has its roots in the Greenlandic Inuit language and means “wind”. This meaning appealed to us immediately, as it combines movement, openness and the sense of being under way at sea.
Anori – from handover to our bluewater yacht
Anori is a third-generation Nordia 55 Cruiser, built in 2006 by the renowned Royal Van Dam Nordia yard. We took ownership at the end of 2021 and sailed her from the Netherlands to Lauterbach on the island of Rügen in April 2022. This first delivery passage was more than just a transfer for us – it marked the starting point of a long-term project: preparing Anori step by step for extended offshore cruising and bringing her technically up to date.
Refit – step by step
The first task came as early as spring 2022: the diesel tank. After years of inactivity, diesel contamination had developed and had to be removed thoroughly. Once this was done, we were able to undertake a first short cruise in the Baltic during the summer of 2022 (link).
Winter 2022/23 – rig, sails & navigation
During the first winter refit, the standing rigging was completely renewed: 12 mm Dyform stainless steel wire and a rod forestay. The staysail stay was fitted with a hydraulic furler, significantly improving ease of handling and safety in stronger winds.
All sails were replaced with high-quality Hydranet sails in a triradial cut: mainsail (66 m²), genoa (94 m²) and staysail (28 m²). The sail inventory is complemented by a gennaker, and for downwind sailing a carbon spinnaker pole allows the genoa to be poled out.
The navigation electronics were also completely replaced with modern Raymarine systems. Only the existing autopilot was retained as a backup and supplemented by a second, fully independent system – ensuring maximum safety and redundancy.
In the saloon, we replaced two armchairs with a bench and relocated the television to a more practical position. This improved both space utilisation and overall functionality.
From early June 2023, this was followed by a three-month cruise around the Baltic Sea (link).
Winter 2023/24 – electrics, energy & communication
In the second major refit phase, the entire electrical system was renewed. The old lead-acid batteries were replaced by a 24 kWh LiFePO₄ battery bank. New chargers with a powerful 7 kW inverter function now provide a stable supply for all onboard systems.
Mounted on the davits, we installed 1,600 Wp of solar panels, covering a large proportion of our energy needs. In addition, a Starlink antenna was added to ensure a reliable internet connection, even in remote cruising areas.
A watermaker with a capacity of 135 litres per hour was also installed.
With these upgrades, Anori is now a yacht with a high degree of autonomy, optimised for long-distance cruising without the need for constant harbour stops.
ANORI today
After two intensive refit winters, ANORI is a modern bluewater yacht that combines the classic Nordia qualities and solid aluminium construction with up-to-date technology:
- Redundant systems: twin autopilots, bow thruster, modern navigation electronics
- Energy independence: LiFePO₄ batteries, solar panels, powerful generator, inverter
- Comfort & safety: updated saloon layout, liferaft, MOB system, hydraulic winches
Anori is ready for long passages with a small crew, offering a high level of comfort and safety while remaining a cosy home at sea.
Layout
Technical Specifications & Equipment
Below is an overview of the vessel specifications, technical details and current equipment of ANORI.
Vessel Specifications
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Type | Nordia 55 Cruiser |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 17.95 m |
| Hull Length | 16.45 m |
| Waterline Length (LWL) | 14.51 m |
| Beam | 4.85 m |
| Draft | 2.40 m |
| Displacement | 30 t |
Water Supply & Tanks
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Fresh Water Tank | 1,500 L aluminium |
| Watermaker | 135 L/h |
| Grey Water Tank | 150 L aluminium |
| Black Water Tanks | 2 × 100 L stainless steel |
Engine & Propulsion
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine | Perkins Sabre M135, 6-cylinder, 135 hp |
| Drive / Propeller | Shaft drive / Max-Prop feathering, 700 mm |
| Fuel Tanks | 1,200 L aluminium |
| Bow Thruster | Lewmar 250TT, 8.0 kW, electric |
Energy, Electrical System & Power Management
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| House Batteries | 24 kWh LiFePO₄ |
| Starter Batteries (Engine & Generator) | Each 24 V / 140 Ah |
| Solar Panels | 1,600 Wp mounted on davits |
| Battery Chargers | 2 × 100 A (Mastervolt Combi) |
| Alternator | 75 A Mastervolt |
| Inverter | 7 kW (Mastervolt Combi) |
| Generator | Onan MDKAL, 9.5 kW / 230 V |
| Shore Power | Two isolation transformers |
| Onboard Power System | 12 V / 24 V / 220 V |
| Power Monitoring | Mastervolt EasyView |
Rig & Sails
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Rig Type | Sloop, masthead rig |
| Mast | Hall Spars aluminium |
| Standing Rigging | Dyform 12 mm + rod forestay |
| Sail Material | Hydranet |
| Mainsail | Triradial, 66 m², hydraulic (Reckmann, in-mast) |
| Genoa | Triradial, 94 m², hydraulic (Reckmann) |
| Staysail | Triradial, 28 m², hydraulic (Reckmann) |
| Gennaker | 180 m² with snuffer |
| Winches | Lewmar, 2 hydraulic, 7 self-tailing |
Ground Tackle & Safety Equipment
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Main Anchor | Rocna Vulcan, 40 kg |
| Secondary Anchor | Fortress FX37 aluminium anchor |
| Anchor Chain | 80 m, 10 mm stainless steel |
| Anchor Windlass | Lewmar 3000, electric |
| Bilge Pumps | 1 manual, 3 electric |
| Liferaft | 6 persons, HERO |
| MOB Recovery | Jon Buoy |
Dinghy & Accessories
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Dinghy | Highfield 310 CL |
| Outboard Engine | Yamaha 20 hp |
