1998 Nordic Tug 32
$ 142,000

DIESEL, FUEL EFFICIENT, NEW BOTTOM PAINT, SOOOO NICE! You are admiring a near-mint condition classic tug who shows incredibly beautifully inside and out. If you have loved Nordic Tugs, but price has been an issue, this is a rare chance to own an affordable one! Kindred Spirit has been well care for and it shows! She has had several upgrades and her bottom was painted in August 2024 and she has new zincs. She is all ready to go on that voyage along the Inside Passage right now! This is our only Nordic Tug on the market right now and at this price, she will be snapped up fast. Call today for your personal showing!

Interior:

With her roomy salon and the separate pilothouse, you will always feel at home on Kindred Spirit. Enter teak double doors and you ll be taken in by a beautiful and bright interior with 360 degrees of nearly uninterrupted views. Storage lockers are on starboard, followed by a large L-shaped cushioned settee that can hold a nice gathering of friends. The movable table lowers to create a double berth. Additional storage and a book nook are nestled in the forward wall. On port stretches an amazing galley with counterspace that is a rare find on a 32-footer. Features begin with a two-burner Hillerange , a deep basin sink, side-by-side Nova Kool refrigerator/freezer, and a microwave. There is a great amount of storage in the salon with cabinets and drawers strategically placed throughout. The pilothouse is three steps up and has bench style seating for the captain and some friends and an excellent view of every side of the vessel. There s plenty of room at the helm to lay out charts, with extra space for a lunch plate. Sliding doors on either side access the side deck and the bow. The sleeping quarters are down from the pilothouse into the bow and has a large queen size berth. The vessel s head is adjacent and has a separate shower stall, a sink, and storage. A 32-gallon holding tank, a generous 11-gallon hot water heater, and 100 gallons of fresh water serve your water and septic needs nicely. A forced air diesel furnace and electric heat keep you warm. There are many features throughout that will make life lovely aboard her. She also has ample lighting throughout, plush carpeting, and window blinds for warmth and privacy. This is a beautiful and clean vessel that you ll enjoy for years to come.

On Deck:

Easily access the large bow area through the pilothouse sliding wood doors on both port and starboard. High stainless-steel railing keep passengers safely on the boat. For touring, there is lots of standing room in the bow, or you can simply sit on the cabin roof and enjoy the sights and sounds of Mother Nature around you. Coming aboard this beauty is easily done via her large swim deck and the centerline transom door. The aft deck has high sides, perfect for touring with pets or small children. There is aluminum railing above where you can also mount your pole holders. This deck has a deck box and in-deck storage, as well as a bimini cover for use in all kinds of weather. A large mid-deck is accessible by a ladder from the cockpit. This is such a great perch from which to fish . There are canvass sides; use the privacy to store gear like coolers or crab pots. Kindred Spirit also has a Sea Wise dinghy launch system off the transom to launch her hard bottom inflatable 9.5-foot AB dinghy.

Engine and Mechanical:

Kindred Spirit is powered by her reliable, single original 220 horsepower Cummins diesel engine with 5,300 hours on it. She cruises at 8 knots and has a surprising top speed of 15 knots. She carries 200 gallons of fuel and utilizes a mere two gallons per hour, making her range a lengthy 780 nautical miles. She has wet exhaust which was reconditioned in 2011, and a bronze four-blade propeller. There is hydraulic steering and Morse controls. This gal comes with a 2.5 horsepower Yamaha auxiliary engine. Anchoring is easy with the 2012 Lewmar electric winch with a 35-pound Bruce ancho and 90 feet of chain and 200 feet of line. She also comes with a spare anchor.

Electrical and Electronics:

Navigation and fish finding electronics are with the integrated Raymarine E127 system, including the GPS, depth sounder, plotter and the Raymarine radar. You also have a Com Nav 1001 auto pilot with remote. For communications, there is an Icom radio and a handheld VHF. At the helm, you ll also find defog fans, electric wipers, a horn, search light with remote and more. There is an AIS transceiver and a galvanic isolator. For entertainment, you have a dual MCP43 AM/FM stereo with deck speakers.

Notes and Extras:

The Nordic Tug 32 is a full-keeled, semi-displacement cruiser. The classic tugboat profile and high quality construction has made her a favorite of Northwest yachting enthusiasts for many years. The plumb bow, rounded stern, and salty profile, the 32 is an unquestionably eye-catching design.