Tag: Volvo-Penta
Minor Offshore has a New 28′ Cruiser
The Minor Offshore brand of Finland-built patrol/cruiser boats has introduced a new 28′ model that strikes a good balance between affordability and size — all packaged in a hardy, family-ready cruising boat. Represented in the U.S. by Skarne Marine, of Milford, Connecticut, the Minor Offshore boats could eventually become major players in the small-to-mid-size cruising [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Pod Wars on Mad Mariner
I wrote a continuation of the engine series for Mad Mariner last week covering the ultimate in recreational marine propulsion — the steerable pod drives from Volvo Penta and Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, known as IPS and Zeus, respectively. Take a look at the piece here and then log on to the discussion forums at Mad [...]
A Floating Ovation, Please…
At the recently concluded Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Silverton Marine welcomed the newest boat brand to the party — Ovation. And along with the brand came the first model — the 52 Ovation, a sleek, luxurious sedan bridge cruiser with a state-of-the-art triple Volvo IPS engine installation. It is a beautiful boat, exceedingly [...]
