Tag: Trawler
North Pacific 28′ is an Affordable Pocket Trawler
The new North Pacific Yachts 28 Pilothouse is going to give some other “pocket trawler” makers a run for their money. It’s a value-loaded, attractive design with a standard equipment list that covers all the bases and a price tag that will shock you (in a good way).
North Pacific Yachts 43′ Pilothouse Offers Value, Practicality
The debut model of Vancouver, British Columbia-based North Pacific Yachts, the 43′ Pilothouse, represents both a tremendous value proposition with its price far below comparable competitive boats, and a model of practicality, as a design that began with a family project to “fix” what was wrong with then-available boats. The company is run, practically single-handedly [...]
Second Nordhavn 75 Expedition Yachtfisher Arrives in U.S.
The second Nordhavn 75 Expedition Yachtfisher Arrives in the U.S.
Northwest Trawlers Launches First 50′ Passagemaker
Peter Whiting, co-founder of the Northwest Trawlers line reports that the Anacortes, Washington-based company has launched hull #1 of the NW50 series, a big sister to the original NW45. NW 5001 was launched in La Conner, Washington, and is now undergoing final commissioning work. As of this writing, the boat should be heading out for [...]
The Price of a new Nordic Tugs 26
Now that the new (old) Nordic Tugs 26 is in production and on its way to dealers, it’s time to have a look at how it turned out and what the price is. We’ve got a nice photo gallery for you in this story that should give you a good idea of how the interior [...]
Raymarine Outfits the new Kadey-Krogen 55′ Expedition Yacht
In the third article of our series on outfitting the new Kadey-Krogen 55′ Expedition yacht with a complete marine electronics suite, we have today the recommendations from Raymarine. Raymarine has responded to our fictional couple’s Request for Proposals with a recommended electronics suite that has at its core the cream of the Raymarine crop — [...]
Furuno Outfits the New Kadey-Krogen 55′ Expedition
A Furuno NavNet 3D System Installed on a 57′ RivieraFor more than sixty years, since the commercialization of the first electric fish-finder, Furuno has been a pioneer in the development of marine electronics. OceanLines asked Furuno USA to participate in our hypothetical outfitting of the new Kadey-Krogen 55′ Expedition trawler. The company responded with a proposal from Matt Wood, Sales Manager for Furuno USA. Furuno’s proposal represents a state-of-the-art suite of multifunction units, sensors and networking technology, focused around the company’s NavNet 3D product line.
Let’s Outfit the Helm of the new Kadey-Krogen 55′ Expedition
On Monday, February 2, 2009, OceanLines will publish the first in a unique series of articles intended to demonstrate the current state-of-the-art of passagemaking-level marine electronics. We have been working with Kadey-Krogen Yachts and its vice president, Larry Polster, to demonstrate how each of four of the top marine electronics companies would outfit the newest [...]
Jet Tern Marine’s Selene Trawler Line Turns 10
Jet Tern Marine is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the debut of the Selene line of ocean-class, long-range, full displacement trawlers. The company has sold more than 300 boats in the line, which now includes boats from 37 feet to 75 feet in length. Two factories in Guangdong Province in China — at Zhuhai and [...]
New Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer Arrives in U.S.
Pacific Asian Enterprises late last week released these photos of its brand new 56 Motorsailer, which has just arrived in Dana Point, California. The boat was offloaded from the container ship in San Diego, and brought up the coast by Nordhavn salesman Eric Leishman (who sold the boat to owners Susan and John Felton) and [...]
First “New” Nordic Tugs 26 to Splash Next Week
Nordic Tugs officials confirmed yesterday that the first “new” Nordic Tugs 26 will leave the factory in Skagit County, Washington, before the end of this month and splash into the cold waters of the San Juan islands for its first sea trials. The NT-26 was the original Nordic Tug, produced from 1980 until 1997, and the [...]
Nordhavn 75 EYF Launching This Week
Pacific Asian Enterprises said it is launching its new Nordhavn 75 Expedition Yacht Fisher (EYF) this week at the company’s new factory in Xiamen, China. Nordhavn 7501 is shown in these photographs moving out of the South Coast Marine facility in preparation for launching. Initial launch will be followed by tank testing and sea trials [...]
Kadey-Krogen to Offer New 64′ Expedition Trawler
OceanLines has learned that Kadey-Krogen is in discussions with potential launch customers for a new 64′ Expedition Trawler that would become the new queen of the Kadey-Krogen fleet. Company Vice President Larry Polster showed OceanLines plans for the new long-range cruiser while we were onboard the company’s Krogen 58 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat [...]
The New Outer Reef 63
When Outer Reef Yachts introduced its new 63–foot pilothouse yacht at this year’s Newport International Boat Show, it had no shortage of interest. A steady stream of couples boarded to have a look. And why not? The 63 has features and finish standards at the top of its class. And with a sophisticated, ship–like profile, [...]
New Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition Nears Completion
Kadey-Krogen expects the first new 55′ Expedition trawler to ship from the shipyard, Asia Harbor Yacht Builders, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, sometime during the first week of December, according to company executives. OceanLines has obtained the first photos of the boat, shown nearing completion. In the photo above, the deep forward section, with its fine entry and [...]
Nordhavn 52 Prototype Nearing Completion
Pacific Asian Enterprises is nearing completion of its first Nordhavn 52; a prototype actually since it has a combination of the extended hull of the new 52 but retains the N47-style superstructure. In the photos here you can see the new hull extension that provides extra room in the aft cockpit as well as an [...]
New Grand Banks Aleutian 72 SC Announced
Grand Banks has announced a new version of its 72 pilothouse motoryacht series, to be known as the 72 SC. The main difference between the SC and the original 72 RP is the aft cockpit on the new yacht is all on the main deck level, creating a large single space ahead of the transom [...]
First Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer Launched
Pacific Asian Enterprises reported last week that it has launched hull #1 of the new 56 Motorsailer line at the Ta Shing Yachts shipyard. Work on the first example of the new model began in late July of 2007. Present at the splashing were Ta Shing President Tim Juan, Nordhavn Chief Designer Jeff Leishman, Project Manager [...]
New Spy Photos of Nordic Tugs 49
Ok, they’re not really spy photos: The boat is out in plain view in a public facility, but if you want to see it you’ll have to be at the Seattle Boat Show starting next week because Nordic Tugs hasn’t released any company photos of hull #1. These shots, exclusive to OceanLines, were taken by [...]
Northwest Trawlers Adds 55 to Model Lineup
Northwest Trawlers Founder Peter Whiting has announced that his company is adding a new flagship to the company’s fleet — the NW 55. Designed by Steve Seaton, the NW 55 keeps the look of the Northwest 45 and 50, but adds a newer, more streamlined flybridge that will eventually make its way to the 45 [...]
Nordic Tugs 49 Splashes – Sea Trials Begin
Nordic Tugs last week confirmed that hull number one of the NT-49 model line has splashed for the first time in the harbor at Anacortes, Washington. Sea trials on the first NT-49 have begun and the company said it was preparing the boat for its public debut at the Seattle boat show during the second [...]
Real Ships Splashes New Expedition 77′
The interior continues the ship-feel, with 7′ headroom throughout. Four staterooms and 4.5 heads are in the standard plan, with tile and marble in the heads and glorious, old-growth teak throughout the interior. We will do a full review of the Expedition 77′ during the Fort Lauderdale Show, with a nice, big photo gallery to [...]
New American Tugs 49 Ready to Splash
Tomco Marine Group plans to launch the first hull of the new American Tug 49 within the next few weeks, with the hope of having the boat ready for a public debut at the Seattle Boats Afloat show, which begins Sept. 10. The AT49, new flagship of the American Tugs fleet, features dual staterooms and [...]
First Leopard 37 Powercat on the Way to U.S.
Leopard Catamarans is preparing the first 37 Powercat for shipment to the United States, following the first hull’s initial sea trials at builder Robertson and Caine, in Cape Town, South Africa. Making the journey aboard a freighter, she is expected to arrive in Baltimore early next month. OceanLines is the first, as far as we [...]
Return of the Nordic Tugs 26
Nordic Tugs said last week it will re-introduce its very first model, the Nordic Tugs 26. The classic 26 made its original debut at the Seattle Boat Show in 1980 and was last built in 1997. “The Nordic Tug 26 is as popular today as it was in the 80s. We consistently receive inquiries about [...]
Krogen 55 Expedition to Debut at Miami
Kadey-Krogen’s new Krogen 55 Expedition will make its public debut at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2009, just six months from now. The company said construction of hull number one is continuing apace at the company’s construction partner shipyard, Asia Harbor Yacht Builders, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. While obviously intended to fit the gap [...]
First Photos: Grand Banks 41 Heritage EU
One of the most anxiously awaited boats of the fall season is Grand Banks’ new 41 Heritage EU, powered by CumminsMerCruiser Diesel Zeus azimuthing drive pods. Grand Banks dealers from around the world met last week in Singapore and were treated to the first look at the new boat. I first wrote about the new [...]
Nordic Tugs Signs Russian Dealer
Nordic Tugs, of Burlington, Washington, yesterday announced that it has signed its first dealer in Russia. Boat Market, based in Moscow, will take delivery of its first boat, a Nordic Tugs 37, in August. (See OceanLines review of the NT-37 here) David Goehring, Nordic Tugs’ executive vice-president/COO, said in a statement, “Our research suggested that [...]
New Nordhavn Models For Sale
Pacific Asian Enterprises has quietly added two more models to its ever-growing Nordhavn fleet of long-distance trawlers. The new Nordhavn 60 is a 5-foot stretch of the N55, and the new Nordhavn 52 is a 5-foot stretch of the highly successful N47. I guess when you’re in this class of boats, “2-foot-itis” becomes “5-foot-itis.” PAE [...]
Nordhavn Adds to Sales Force
Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc., announced this week it has added three industry veterans to its ever-expanding sales force. Joining the Southeast sales office, in Stuart, Florida, is Ted Robie, an experienced sales executive who has previously worked for Hinckley, Pearson Yachts and Alden. Joining the Nordhavn Northwest office in Seattle is Barbara Lippert, past president of [...]
