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Welcome to EBM! We are over on B dock!!

I got my license through an online program called US Maritime Academy, based out of the PNW. Captains Sanders and Blythe were excellent teachers and I think that it was helpful to really dive into the ColRegs as well as learning about other safety issues including equipment, weather, etc. It...

Thank you for the referral! Julie

Starlink! We tried a reputable extender and it was terrible. Got Starlink installed and it's been awesome. Works at the dock and has also allowed us to anchor in places that we could not before because we did not have enough cell signal. RV version is relatively easy to install and cost is...

Hi - We are looking to replace the blinds in our Nordic 42', located in Seattle, WA. For some reason, a Google search is not coming up with any good recommendations for companies that can provide this service. I do not want to install these myself - would prefer to find someone that can install...

Dream boat We have a 42’ Nordic Tug. Great in all ways, except she can get very uncomfortable in beam seas. We are looking at a Fleming for a retirement, longer-term cruising boat. More stable and more redundancy in systems. They occasionally show up at the Seattle boat shows - Mr. Fleming...

mystery lights Not exactly the same, but I spent at least an hour on a similar problem trying to figure out how to get to my lightbulbs. Turns out there is a very tight connection where you can wedge a small flathead screwdriver in - this will pop the ring off holding the lens in place.

similar experience We have a 42' Nordic Tug and had a similar experience going the other direction a few weeks ago. A large freighter was heading north in the traffic lane. We were also heading north, but stayed to the east of the shipping lane and went very slowly to allow the freighter to...

boat yard recommendation We recently had a Freedom Lift davit installed. S3 did an excellent job - of course, while the boat was hauled out, found other things that needed repair/ They were prompt and did a great job of providing us with estimates and keeping us apprised of costs along they...

moorage options in Seattle Sounds like an awesome idea! Would recommend you look for moorage on the Sound side of the locks. There's only a handful of places you are allowed to anchor on Lake Washington. Also, getting through the locks, especially on a busy summer day, can be time consuming...

I am interested in your feedback on the Freedom Lift. We have a 2001 Nordic Tug 42' and are considering a change from the crane davit on the upper deck to the Freedom Lift and an electric outboard from Pure Watercraft. Any thoughts or advice on the Freedom Lift system would be appreciated!

We have a 42' Nordic Tug and while it can 'handle' the Straits or Deception Pass, it's just not fun when it's even a little windy with waves coming abeam. 9/10 times, we opt to travel via the Swinomish Channel, then it's a quick trip across Rosario Straits into the protected waters of the SJI...

Hello fellow boaters - We are considering investing in a new tender with an electric outboard: https://www.purewatercraft.com/product/rib-classic-360 It's pretty brand new technology, but the allure of a quiet engine, the lack of maintenance of a traditional outboard, and the environmental...

Blain to Elliot Bay FWIW, we bought our first boat 4 years ago and almost ALWAYS take the inside Swinomish Channel route. The waters are reliably calm and as long as you follow the channel/channel markers carefully, and monitor your depth, it's an easy ride from Anacortes to Seattle. We've...

Cypress Island is one of our favorites.

There are still many marinas in the Puget Sound region closed due to coronavirus, and WA state is still under Phase 1 'Stay-at-Home' orders. Is it possible that the denial of coverage relates to potential violations of restricted activity? US Rowing recently provided guidelines to all rowing...

Hi - We are new 42' Nordic Tug owners. We have noticed that when we let the anchor out, it has a tendency to rather violently flip in and out of the pulpit and bang into the hull. Fortunately, there are thick, rubber bumpers, so no damage is being done, but I was wondering if other Nordic Tug...