aaronupnorth
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Hi All,I am currently looking at purchase of a Nordic Tug 26 with the following engine: Yanmar Diesel 4JH2-DTE 88HP.
This particular vessel is currently cruising the great lakes, so no tides and low currents. The owner says he runs with a usual cruising speed of 7 knots and a max of 9 knots.
I am shopping for a family cruiser for the San Juans and Desolation sound here in the PNW. Low speed is fine but I am a bit concerned about dealing with tides and currents with a max speed of 9 knots. There are lots of Nordic tugs on the west coast and most seem to have a few more HP.
Any thoughts? It's a great looking vessel otherwise, but I am not keen to buy something and immediately repower..
This particular vessel is currently cruising the great lakes, so no tides and low currents. The owner says he runs with a usual cruising speed of 7 knots and a max of 9 knots.
I am shopping for a family cruiser for the San Juans and Desolation sound here in the PNW. Low speed is fine but I am a bit concerned about dealing with tides and currents with a max speed of 9 knots. There are lots of Nordic tugs on the west coast and most seem to have a few more HP.
Any thoughts? It's a great looking vessel otherwise, but I am not keen to buy something and immediately repower..