Nordic Tugs New Web Site

Nordic Tugs presents its new website. Nordic Tugs was founded by Jerry Husted in 1979, during the midst of the oil crises, debuting with the 26 model as designed by Lynn Senour with early twenty century tug boat looks and a semi displacement hull balancing speeds and fuel consumption. Presented at the Seattle boat show in 1980, the Nordic Tugs 26 sold thirty seven units in its first appearance, and a further seventeen for that whole month. After this success Nordic Tugs went on to expand the line with a 32 launched in 1985, the 37 in the mid nineties, 42 late nineties, and the 52 in 2002. The classic 26 was stopped in production in 1997, but Nordic Tugs returned it in production in 2009. Due to expansion Nordic Tugs also changed its establishment three times in its history but was always located in the home that is the Washington area, starting at Woodinville, moving in 1990 to Burlington, and in 1998 again in Burlington down the street from its previous facility. Nordic Tugs expanded the current facility in 2007, today having an area of 40,000 squared meters where it builds it current line offering six Explorer Cruiser and Yacht type models starting from the 26, up to the 54, with a new 50 model in project stages. Nordic Tugs new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About, Models, Events and Adventures, Dealers, Social, Swag Shop, Careers, Contact, Links and Featured. Nordic Tugs is also on social media with top left buttons taking you to its Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok pages.

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Production History;

26 1980-97

32 1985-2001

42/44 1996/2016-

37/39 1998/2013-2015

32+ 2002-07

52/54 2002/09-

34 2008-

49/50 2009/2024-

26 (ii) 2009-

40 2017-

Nordic Tugs 26 (first version) 1980-97

Jerry Husted 1928 - 2024

Jerry Husted the Nordic Tugs founder died at 96 years old on second January 2024.  A pioneer of cruising tugs, Jerry Husted introduced the 26-foot Nordic Tug at the 1980 Seattle Boat Show, the origin boat of the cruising tugboat genre. During the energy crisis of the 1970s Husted concluded that powerboaters needed a vessel that wouldn’t cost a fortune to buy and operate, what was the company introductory statement. He built a 26-foot boat with a traditional workboat profile and introduced it as the Nordic Tug at the 1980 Seattle Boat Show. Powered by a 3-cylinder, 36-hp Volvo diesel, the boat had a range of 600 miles at 6.5 knots. The price was $29,900.  By the end of the 10-day show, Husted had sold 33 boats; by the end of the month following the event, he had orders for a total of 54 even though the price had increased to $39,900 after the show.  Nordic Tugs has since built more than 900 boats from 26 to 54 feet. Husted gave up the helm of Nordic Tugs in December 2007, although he remained with the company until three days before his eightieth birthday, in 2012. Known as a hands-on executive, he sea-trialed all but a handful of Nordic Tug models.

New Model: Nordic Tugs 39

Nordic Tugs has launched the May announced new 39. Successor to the popular Nordic Tug 37, the new 39 is built on the same Lynn Senour designed hull as that of its predecessor, but features a number of significant refinements, many of these in response to suggestions from current owners. The new cruiser made its first sea trials prior to its public debut at the Nordic Tugs rendezvous, on June 10th-13th, in Anacortes, Washington. Nordic Tugs President and CEO Andy Lund described the new vessel as an evolutionary advancement developed to offer a better cruising experience. Most evident among the changes are larger windows at salon and pilot house levels, designed to offer passengers a more expansive view and to improve sight lines from the helm. A look inside the salon reveals a new U-shaped settee with enhanced cushioning and a pull-out berth similar to that of the 37. Facing the settee is an optional overhead-mounted flat-screen HDTV. In the galley, a Force 10 electric cook top, Sharp convection microwave oven and top-loading freezer are now standard. To help improve ventilation, a new Dutch door and two larger sliding windows, all by Diamond Sea-Glaze, are integrated into the salon. In the pilot house, the helm console has been expanded to accommodate large chart plotter and radar display screens. A standard Llebroc captain’s chair has been specified to provide improved comfort, important for proper watch-keeping during lengthy passages. Below, the guest cabin of the new Nordic Tugs 39 offers a pull-out lower berth that serves as a settee during the day, and a wide bunk at night. The re-designed head features a new Tecma toilet, a fully molded shower stall with a bench seat, and an innovative sliding door that glides open and closed on a space-saving curved track. Like all Nordic Tugs models in the company’s 2011 line-up, the new 39 will feature LED lighting, including interior lights from Imtra, selected for their warmer tone compared to the harsher blue cast of earlier fixtures. LED lights, Lund noted, use about one-fifth the electricity required by halogen lamps and produce considerably less heat. LED navigation lights, he added, typically last ten times as long as incandescent bulbs. Other new features for 2011 Nordic Tugs 32 feet and up include a Maretron NMEA 2000 network extending from stem to stern and including the engine room, helm station and signal mast. The network offers plug-and-play installation of electronics, gauges and equipment ranging from chart plotters and rudder angle indicators to ultrasonic tank level indicators, depth sounders and the GPS. The system is compatible with the most popular electronics brands for display on the Maretron monitor at the helm. Standard power is a single 380hp Cummins diesel paired with the Vessel View helm display for continuous monitoring of engine and generator operating status.

Technical Data:
LOA - 12.19 m (40ft)
Waterline Length - 11.4 m
Beam - 3.90 m
Draft - 1.3 m
Displacement - 11793 kg loaded, 10273 kg dry
Fuel - 1211 l
Water - 545 l
Accommodation - 5 berths
Engine - 1 x Cummins QSB5.9 380hp
Range - 1000 nm at 8 knots
Project - Lynn Senour
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New Model: Nordic Tugs 26

Last produced in 1997, the Nordic Tug 26 is back by popular demand! With its nostalgic appeal, rugged construction and notable fuel economy, the Nordic Tug 26 became an immediate success in the marine community at its debut in 1980. The Nordic Tug 26 today is as fuel efficient as its predecessor. With a 110hp Volvo D3 diesel engine with electronic controlled high pressure common rail fuel system, take a leisurely cruise and burns less than 1 gph at 6.0 knots, or speed her up and burn 2 gph at 8 knots or under 5 gph at 10 knots. For quick weekend getaways, the 26 reaches top speeds of 14 knots. With room to sleep 4, including a forward stateroom with a wet head plus a convertible salon settee, the Nordic Tug 26 is a great choice for couples and small families. The semi-displacement hull provides a smooth ride and can handle challenging waters as only a Nordic Tug can. Its full keel provides precise tracking with resistance to drift or roll. A heavy-duty stainless steel shoe protects the propeller and rudder, while the hard chine adds to ride stability and reduces roll while at anchor. With full visibility from the pilothouse and direct access to the deck on both sides, solo handling is a breeze. The new Nordic Tug 26, features the seaworthiness and fuel economy that started it for the US builder, and is the rebirth of a classic.

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.02 m (26.4ft)

Length Waterline - 7.67 m

Beam - 2.89 m

Draft - 0.99 m

Displacement - 3909 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 283 l

Water Capacity - 151 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engine - 1 x Volvo D3 110hp

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Project: Nordic Tugs 26

Last produced in 1997, the Nordic Tug 26 is back by popular demand! With its nostalgic appeal, rugged construction and notable fuel economy, the “fuel-stingy” Nordic Tug 26 became an immediate success in the marine community at its debut in 1980. The Nordic Tug 26 today is as fuel efficient as its predecessor. With a 110 hp Volvo D-3 diesel engine with electronic controlled high pressure common rail fuel system, take a leisurely cruise and burn a meager 1 gph at 6.0 knots, or for quick weekend getaways, take her up to top speeds of 15 knots. With room to sleep 4, including a forward stateroom with a wet head plus a convertible salon settee, the Nordic Tug 26 is a great choice for couples and small families. The semi-displacement hull provides a smooth ride and can handle challenging waters as only a Nordic Tug can. Its full keel provides precise tracking with resistance to drift or roll. A heavy-duty stainless steel shoe protects the propeller and rudder, while the hard chine adds to ride stability and reduces roll while at anchor. With full visibility from the pilothouse and direct access to the deck on both sides, solo handling is a breeze. The new Nordic Tug 26, featuring the seaworthiness and fuel economy that started it all, it's the rebirth of a classic.

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New Model: Nordic Tugs 49

The all-new and thoroughly modern Nordic Tug 49 is a much-anticipated addition to this American builder line of classic, tug-style cruising yachts. While the 49 is a Nordic Tug through-and-through, discerning boaters will notice many subtle enhancements that elevate this model's beauty and functionality to a whole new level. The 49 was designed by naval architect Howard Apollonio of Apollonio Naval Architecture and will retain the character of the previous models, but the new hull design will benefit from advancements in design and technology. And with a shallower draft of 1.2 metres, the 49 is the ideal go anywhere boat, perfect for cruising and good both inland and coastal waters. The Nordic Tug 49 will feature a very spacious interior designed for optimal livability and incorporates the work of the highly regarded marine interior designer Judy Bell-Davis of the Bell Design Group. The two-cabin boat has a full-beam master stateroom amidships, beneath the pilothouse, and an equally well-appointed guest stateroom forward.
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.8 m (59.5ft) with pulpit

Length Waterline - 14.7 m
Beam - 4.90 m Draft - 1.27 m
Displacement - 20411 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 3028 l
Water Capacity - 1135 l
Accommodation - 6 berths
Engines - 1 x Cummins QSM11 610hp
Project - Howard Apollonio exterior, Judy Bell-Davis interior

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Jim Cress 1946 - 2008

Nordic Tugs is mourning the passing of president and CEO Jim Cress, who died October eight from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.  Born May 13, 1946 in Chicago, Cress joined Nordic Tugs of Burlington, Wash., as a sales manager in 1989. He left the company in 1993 to start SkipperCress Yacht Sales, an Anacortes, Wash., dealer for Nordic Tugs. In 1996, Cress and a small group of investors purchased Nordic Tugs and Cress has served as the company’s president and CEO for a majority of the last twelve years.  Cress is survived by his wife, Stephanie, three sons, Jeff, Allen and Steven, along with three grandchildren, and many friends and co-workers.