1997 Nordic Tug 26

Every once in a while, a new boat concept comes on the market and creates a sensation. That's exactly what happened in 1980 when the Nordic Tug 26 was introduced at the Seattle boat show. Hundreds of Nordic Tugs have been built during the ensuing years, a fitting tribute to the first design in the series that created this phenomenon.

Marissa Mae is hull number 162, a well-loved example of the fine craftsmanship and lasting value inherent in all Nordic Tugs. Her red hull color makes her easy to spot underway and in a crowded marina. Nordic Tugs are built in Burlington, Washington and Marissa Mae is moored nearby in Anacortes, Washington.

The Achilles 7'-7" inflatable tender is perched on the swim platform with an easy to use davit system that conveniently stows the dinghy out of the way when you are traveling to your next destination or at the dock. The aft deck has an overhead awning cover for shade and rain protection. This is a cozy area to relax.

You enter the interior through the varnished teak double doors with sliding overhead hatch. Inside you arrive in the saloon/galley entry area which is surrounded with glass windows that afford tremendous visibility of your outside surroundings. There is a dinette seating area on the starboard side and to port a galley counter with refrigerator and sink.

Up a couple of steps to the raised pilothouse area you have seating outboard on both sides. The helm area has easy to see navigation electronics above the wheel and because you are elevated the visibility is excellent. The pilothouse level also has port and starboard doors which conveniently allow you to move around outside for docking access and to let in fresh air. The pilothouse has a floor hatch to provide easy access to the engine compartment below.

Down a couple steps forward you'll find the master stateroom complete with hanging lockers and drawers for ample storage.

The foredeck has stainless railing for safely moving around. It is simple to deploy or retrieve your anchor and chain using the electric windlass on the bow.

The 26' Nordic Tug size includes a surprisingly large amount of interior volume to make time aboard more enjoyable and her compact overall length makes it easy for single handing — truly an ideal couples cruiser. If your cruising plans necessitate that you acquire a boat under 30 feet in length, the Nordic Tugs 26 is certainly worth a closer look.

• Designer: Lynn Senour
• Builder: Nordic Tugs, Inc., Burlington, Washington
• Hull number: 26-162
• Registry: USCG Documented
• Hull color: Red (hull and cockpit repainted 2016; bottom paint 2019)

• Main engine: Yanmar diesel RJH2-UTE, 100 HP (~2,101 hrs May 2019)
• Exhaust: Wet exhaust
• Thruster: Lewmar bow thruster
• Windlass: Simpson Lawrence Horizon 600
• Other: High water alarm and bilge pump counter installed 2014

• Shore power: 120 AC / 60 Hz, 30 amp 125V
• Solar: Samlex 150W panels
• Inverters: Statpower 600W and Statpower 300W
• Charger: ProMariner Pro Tech 1220i
• Climate control: Espar diesel forced air heating and Red Dot Bus heater

• Standard Horizon CPF 390i
• Raymarine SL70 Pathfinder
• Standard Horizon Matrix AIS+
• Ritchie compass
• Pioneer stereo with Sirius XM satellite radio
• Radar reflector in smoke stack

• Anchor: Bruce claw 22 lb with 30 ft of 5/16" anchor chain and 260 ft nylon rode
• Canvas: Cockpit bimini with stainless steel supports (new 2013)
• Tender: 7'7" Achilles hypalon inflatable with Adventure Marine swivel bracket, Honda 2.3 HP outboard
• Davit: Weaver stern-mounted hinged davits

• Stateroom: V-berth Pullman double and dinette double (sleeps 4)
• Head: Manual flush with holding tank and macerator discharge
• Shower: Shower compartment enclosed with head
• Galley: Hillerange two-burner propane oven and cooktop; hot and cold pressurized water
• Refrigeration: Norcold 12V/120V AC

• Wood: Teak
• Counters: Formica
• Upholstery: Ultra suede
• Flooring: Teak and holly; carpeted stateroom

• Fuel: 93 US gallons (352 L) aluminum — fuel tank replaced 2015
• Fresh water: 50 US gallons (189 L) plastic, two 25-gallon tanks with Sensa water tank monitor
• Holding (black): 20 US gallons (75 L) plastic — tank and all hoses replaced 2014