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Agreed. I think this thread would be interesting on the CruisersForum where most participants are blue water sailors. It doesn't seem to have much impact for trawlers since it is the rare trawler that truly goes on blue water cruises. Not to say that it doesn't happen but it happens with...

I am not going to even address the personal insults in previous posts and PM's. For whatever reason, there seems to be a religious affiliation to various tug manufacturers that surpasses intellect. My comments are merely a recapitulation of my experiences with NT trying to build a new boat...

As regards harsh or not harsh, that is a matter of opinion. Being an engineer, I like to deal in facts with little emotion. One persons facts maybe another's harsh statements. Given building a boat is a risky proposition on a good day, I prefer err on the side of black and white instead of...

A couple comments on this. I offered to give you the entire story backchannel but, given today's litigious business environment, I am loath to publically state anything except general statements and opinion. Everything I have stated is backed by my personal experience trying to do a new build...

I don't think it is a partnership. My understanding is that Aspen uses Nordic to build the fiberglass hull then finishes it out their own Aspen employees. Nordic is more of a subcontractor than a partner. Aspen builds a pretty nice boat just a bit pricey for what you get in my opinion.

Agree with everything you said BAndB. Northern Marine - now there is a soap opera of how not to run a boat building operation. As I remember, they managed to drop one of their mega-boats on launch - that had to hurt them a bit. And by the way, Nordic is pretty circumspect when asked questions...

Seems to me if there wasn't a blanket statement that manufacturer reserves the right to substitute as needed I would trot my rear end right down to Perkins-Coie in downtown Seattle and file a consumer fraud action (among other causes of action) and ask for treble damages and a jury trial. Then...

If you want the whole backstory, PM me. The details are not for public consumption :socool:

Agree on the anchor selection. There are a bunch of Rangers on our dock and they all have lightweight (as in 15# Lewmar anchor on 29' boat) anchors. My current Nordic 26' has a 25# Manson Supreme as primary and a 25# CQR as a secondary. I like the Ranger's color scheme and layout BUT I am not...

That would really irritate me to the point I would walk on the boat or make them change it back to what was spec'ed in the build sheet. The problem with Nordic builds is that their payment schedule ensures that the boat is 100% paid for be the time it hits the water. In other words, the...

As regards the Volvo engine selection, their comments to me last fall were that they have standardized on Volvo. Anything other than Volvo would be non-standard, actively discouraged and result in a significant upcharge. Factory made it very apparent that non-Volvo would be met with heavy...

My comments are related to new Nordics not the older versions. While Nordic has made some significant system improvements, the overall fit and finish (show boats aside) is not there. A boat at a show is a whole different animal from what the average boat is rolling off the line. My concerns...

Interesting that you just joined the forum this month and this is your first post. Could it be your are a factory plant? I stand by my original comments having tried to build a new boat recently with Nordic and wasted alot of time with them. Wayne Basler, the "wealthy industrialist" owner you...

Minor correction to the Anacortes TrawlerFest comment. Nordic Yachts Northwest, the hometown dealer for Nordic Tugs was at TrawlerFest but the factory was not represented. I think it is a financial issue that the Nordic factory guys don't attend much if any shows. Nordic operates on a cash...

The quality has dropped significantly if you compare an older Nordic to what is rolling out of the loft now. I think the problem is that the current management is killing brand because they don't understand the difference between a Brunswick boat and a Nordic Tug. The current el Hefe (Supreme...

So, been considering moving up in boat size from the 26 Nordic I have now. I love my 26 but it is one of the original Nordics not a new Nordic, so wondering if anyone else has compared Nordic's current build quality with American Tug? I have toured the Nordic Factory and was not terribly...

Are you still single or doing this married? Being married can make a huge difference in living aboard. Single guys, at least the ones I know, typically can make the live aboard life work whereas married couples tend to like to collect more comforts of home making for more stuff and needing a...

my mother in law cruises with us - in the dingy.

Core charges I bought Optima AGM's on Amazon - free shipping, no core charge, no sales tax and best price!

Hey Pau, pm'ed you with pictures and info on picking up but no response. I am in and out of Anacortes so hard to say when I will be available for pickup. I can ship or if you can arrange an exact time and day, we can meet in Cap Sante Marina. I will in port on Weds, May 28th, leaving port at...

Still available ....

Replaced existing working Raytheon R10X display and raydome with latest Raymarine HD system and MFD. This unit still works but is unneeded. Could be used as a spare or for parts. Free to a good home - you pay for shipping! Includes original manual and cables. PM for pictures

Sold - Interphase Chart Master Unit sold

Just replaced with e-Series Raymarine MFD. In excellent condition, just wanted to upgrade to MFD and HD Color Radar. Full System including display, cables, original manual and GPS antenna. Asking $275 OBO. Paypal preferred. Shipping included

That is pretty close to where I live although I keep my Nordic Tug in Anacortes. I would think Lake Pend Oreille would get pretty boring after a while esp. given the lack of marinas you could get into. Seems like one would need a CDL to haul it too.