2011 Nordic Tug 42

The Nordic Tugs 42 design is one of the most popular versions of this very capable trawler tug. Nordic Quest, hull 117, benefits from many of the improvements developed by her predecessor sister ships. She is a two stateroom and two head boat.

The swim step makes it easy to board if you are arriving by dinghy or stepping on from the dock. The cockpit has a partial overhead cover and a built-in fiberglass console on the starboard side, with storage lockers good for cleaning supplies and fishing tackle. The convenient Nordic Tug fender locker is inset into the transom. Underneath the cockpit is the lazarette, entered through the lifting hatch, which provides extra storage and makes it easy to inspect the steering system, the freshwater tank, and the freshwater and saltwater washdown pressure pump. The autopilot and a spare anchor are also in the lazarette.

The boat deck is accessed by climbing up the ladder on the port side. The ladder has a comfortable angle and large steps which protect the propane locker. Up on deck, the 10'6" AB RIB inflatable tender with aluminum hull is powered by an 8 HP Yamaha outboard. A cover protects the tender and it is mounted with the bow facing aft. On the starboard side is the Steelhead crane and easy opening gate rails which makes dinghy launching and retrieval simple and safe. There is also an additional freezer forward on the boat deck. This upper deck area can be an enjoyable place to relax after your dinghy is in the water.

Outside deck space is a priority on all Nordic Tugs, designed to include plenty of versatility. Wide side decks with stainless rails make it easy to safely walk forward along either side to visit the foredeck after passing the pilothouse. The foredeck has a Lofrans electric horizontal windlass with a convenient wash down connection installed and a stout Sampson post. The cabin trunk, which provides additional headroom for the master stateroom below, offers a convenient outdoor seat to enjoy your surroundings when anchored in a remote cove.

Entering the interior of Nordic Quest from the Dutch door, you arrive into a large entry level that includes the saloon and galley and is surrounded by windows. Nordic Tug makes visibility and air circulation a priority with large windows and opening portlights on the sides and opening ventilation hatches overhead in the pilothouse and master stateroom. Throughout the handcrafted teak interior there are numerous lockers and drawers for storage. The saloon has an L-shaped settee with a teak high-low dinette table on the starboard side and there is a built-in icemaker in the forward cabinetry. There is great storage in the saloon and room to add chairs on the port side. A flat screen television is installed in the aft port corner and she has a sound system to play music. Forward and across from the galley is a cabinet with a Uline icemaker. The floors were recently replaced with Amtico, which looks great and is resilient and easy to clean.

The engine room is below the saloon and easily accessed through the removable floorboards. The incredibly reliable Cummins QSC 8.3 diesel engine is quiet and very fuel efficient. Dropping into this space you can quickly see it is relatively easy to get around all sides of the engine. Equipment and machinery in the engine room includes Fireboy fire suppression, a Hurricane diesel heater, a U-Lube oil change system, batteries, inverter, chargers and two large aluminum fuel tanks outboard. The 9 kW Northern Lights generator is mounted aft. The arrival hatch places you right by the Racor fuel filters for easy inspection.

A spacious and convenient galley completes the forward section of the entry level. This U-shaped galley to port is wonderful for making meals using the microwave oven mounted below the three burner Force 10 propane cook top. Cold storage is handled by the NovaKool standup refrigerator with freezer. There are lockers and drawers for stowing dishes, glasses, silverware and cutlery. The Corian counters include a double basin stainless steel sink and there is plenty of surface area for preparing meals. Heading forward from the entry level you have a choice of going down to the living areas via the hallway that connects both heads and staterooms, or up a short set of steps to the pilothouse.

The companionway stairs and lower level staterooms are carpeted. On the starboard side is a large counter surface for laying out charts to plan your next trip or for conducting office work; this is where the primary electrical breakers are located. There is also a convenient NovaKool freezer built into the cabinetry. Across the hallway on the port side is the guest stateroom — a versatile room that can serve as a seating area with an outboard sofa that will sleep one, and can quickly convert into a double bunk. There is a Pullman style berth on the forward bulkhead that hinges up to be out of the way or folds down to provide an additional sleeping bunk. Just forward of the guest stateroom up the hallway is the guest/day head to starboard with sink, toilet and shower stall.

The master stateroom takes over the bow section and has a unique configuration that was special ordered for the current owner who has enjoyed extended fishing adventures with friends. The lower level V-berth has a fill-in insert that makes into a huge bed. The unique addition of a custom upper level set of outboard bunks can sleep two additional people or be used as utility shelves for additional storage of luggage, provisions and cruising gear. The master head is connected to the stateroom on the port side and includes a sink, medicine cabinet, drawers, lockers, toilet and stand up shower.

Nordic Quest is operated from the raised pilothouse, so you are up high and forward in the boat with a commanding view. There are opening doors port and starboard for convenient access outdoors and the visibility is excellent in all directions. Smart Plug shore power connections are just outside the starboard pilothouse door. Behind the comfortable Llebroc helm chair is a bench seat area for guests and crew. The navigation display panels are installed overhead and forward, with two large Furuno displays. The helm dash area has a clever tilt up access panel for inspecting and servicing wires and the steering system. The engine control is single lever and there is a bow thruster joystick. The aft facing seat on the starboard side is roomy, comfortable and an ideal location for relaxing and talking to the skipper while traveling.

• Navigational electronic charts — NavNet 3D, Vector and Raster: Puget Sound; Vancouver Island East; Queen Charlotte Sound, Hecate Strait to Portland Canal; SE Alaska, Dixon Entrance to Yakutat Bay
• Extra freezer on boat deck — Dometic 12 VDC with canvas cover
• Second anchor, Fortress with 10' chain and 300' rope
• Spare parts: fuel filters, oil filters, Racor cartridges, serpentine belt, water pump impellers, spare outboard motor propeller, inflatable repair kit
• Six man liferaft, Lifesling II, four adult offshore life jackets