The North Pacific 44′ Sedan is powered by a single Cummins 355 QSB 6.7L engine. The 355 is a good choice, pushing the NP44 along at 7-10 knot cruise with a top speed of about 11.5 knots. Larger engines are available for higher top speeds. Twin engines and get-home engines are also available for redundancy.
With the single engine configuration, the propeller, shaft and rudder are fully protected. This reduces the risk of hitting logs in the Pacific Northwest or the bottom on the ICW. Standard equipment on the NP44 Sedan includes a large rudder and oversized 24v Sleipner bow thruster, giving you the control and maneuverability that you need to make docking easy.