A fine entry bow
provides a quiet, dry
ride even in adverse
weather conditions.

The Nordic Tugs full keel
improves tracking and reduces
drift when maneuvering.

A hard chine reduces roll,
increases efficiency and
is inherently stable.

Heavy-duty stainless
steel shoe protects the
propeller and rudder.

Round-reverse transom
sheds water in heavy seas.

An extended hull/boarding
platform allows easy transom
access and extends the
waterline length for
better performance.

A flared hull helps
keep the boat dry.

The molded mid guard
adds strength to an
already solid hull.

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Hull Design  divider line  Stability without the drag.

Designing the hull for a cruiser or trawler is a balancing act. You want a design that offers stability both for comfort and safety, adequate speed so you can get to your destination and have time to enjoy it, and fuel efficiency so you can explore without worrying about the next fuel stop.

At Nordic Tugs, we've met this challenge with our unique semi-displacement hull, designed to meet the demands of serious inland and coastal cruising. At low speed, it conserves fuel and reduces roll. At high speed, it rises up to reduce drag. A versatility that neither a full displacement nor planing hull can match.

The unprecedented structural integrity and reliability of our hulls allows us to provide our customers with a 10-year warranty against both structural failure and osmotic blistering.

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