At her core, the Nordic Tug 40 looks much like her predecessors, but with clever updates and modern refinements to suit today’s buyers.
The swim platform is now on the same level as the cockpit, a recent update. Entering her salon, I was heartened by a layout that stressed livability. Sliding windows to port and starboard, and the rear sliding door, illuminated the space,
The pilothouse has sliding windows to port and starboard, and aft-facing, opening windows built into the headliner. Doors to port and starboard (the latter a recent and welcome addition to the 40’s layout) can further air out the area, and should make things easy for single-handers or a cruising couple. Walking through one side onto the foredeck and back through the other side, I found beefy handholds on the side decks and a sturdy bowrail that came up between my knee and waist.
The 40 reached a top speed of 17 knots with the throttle pinned. She proved economical, as well: At 9.5 knots, she returned a range of just over 600 nautical miles. Backing off to 1400 rpm and 8 knots showed the 40 was capable of cruising 1,054 nm before refueling. No speed or range anxiety here.
Specifications:
LOA: 43ft.
Beam: 12ft. 11in.
Draft: 4ft. 4in.
Displacement: 22,600 lbs.
Fuel: 320 gal.
Water: 144 gal.
Engine (standard): 380-hp Cummins QSB6.7
Info: nordictugs.com
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