New to the forum and I like this thread so here are a couple of photo's of our 46 Nordhavn's bottom. The black paint makes it a little hard to see but it's similar to the Willard posted earlier. Smooth and round.
We've been cruising for 5 years now, started in Anacortes WA, went to SE Alaska twice and have been in Mexico for 3 years.
Frank
MV Discovery
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Here are some pictures of Island Eagle up on the ways. The last one shows Jesse of Nanaimo Shipyards getting ready to cast in place the prop zinc, and it gives you a good idea of the scale.
I'd trade for a W-30 Voyager first though and the boat I really want is a Nordic Tug 32.
I like the boat a lot .. but you guessed it .. not the round port.
Legend has it that black bottoms are more prone to whale strikes than any other color.
Spy,
You're 26 NT is probably worth considerably more than Willy but I want the 32 anyway. Yes the Voyager is best but it has a small cockpit. Fact is I've put so much new stuff including fuel tanks and engine I couldn't afford to sell her.
Why do so many guys paint their boat bottoms black? A guy in Craig AK said black bottoms don't foul as easily. Can't buy that.
Legend has it that black bottoms are more prone to whale strikes than any other color.
Scott: Firefly is one of my favorites. I knew the hull was efficient but have you kept track of your GPH?