NT32 “Emma B” cruises PNW

Durant F · 09-12-2023, 03:12 PM

After much searching for a good one, this 32 (34) was purchased in MA last fall and shipped west to Bellingham. I came out in May to launch there and bring up into Canada to haul her out at her new home on Texada Island across from Powel River. Just arrived back and am prepping to launch this week, do some upgrades and begin to cruise.
These are great boats that I’m familiar with having owned and cruised one previously out here.
Love fall cruising as the anchorages are nearly empty, rates are lower and there’s more snow on the mountain tops.
Will post a few pictures once underway.

twistedtree · 09-12-2023, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Durant F

After much searching for a good one, this 32 (34) was purchased in MA last fall and shipped west to Bellingham. I came out in May to launch there and bring up into Canada to haul her out at her new home on Texada Island across from Powel River. Just arrived back and am prepping to launch this week, do some upgrades and begin to cruise.

These are great boats that I’m familiar with having owned and cruised one previously out here.

Love fall cruising as the anchorages are nearly empty, rates are lower and there’s more snow on the mountain tops.

Will post a few pictures once underway.

Congrats!

Conrad · 09-12-2023, 05:23 PM

Hey there Frank, welcome back to paradise! I'll be cruising Desolation off and on for the rest of the month so will keep an eye and ear open for Emma B. Will be great to catch up - it's been a while!
Otherwise still at the same berth on I dock.

Durant F · 09-12-2023, 10:44 PM

Hi Conrad
Yes, it’s been 2 years!
Hopefully in CR next week and will be there for a while getting a heater installed and new batteries.
See you along the way.

Durant F · 09-13-2023, 09:27 PM

Cleaned up, water filled, Emma B was launched at 2:30 today.
Always a bit nervous hitting that start button but the Cummins fired instantly!
Confidence inspiring!
A short run across the Strait and tied up at Powel River.
Beautiful sunny evening!
Nice to be afloat again.

**koliver** · 09-13-2023, 10:41 PM

Good to see you back in BC Frank! Let me know if you decide to head to the Gulf Islands. Not far from Texada.

Comodave · 09-14-2023, 03:23 AM

Congrats on your new boat. Beauty.

Durant F · 09-14-2023, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by koliver

Good to see you back in BC Frank! Let me know if you decide to head to the Gulf Islands. Not far from Texada.

Thanks.
Great to be back out.
I’ll be headed north after a heater install and full engine service.
Boat is prestine and runs extremely well. That said, you’re never 100% sure of previous maintenance so I’m doing a full service so I know what I’m starting off with.
Will be south later this fall.
Enjoy yourself

Durant F · 09-14-2023, 11:08 PM

Knowing I’d be anchored out a lot, new ground tackle was in order.
New chain, rode and anchor were purchased along with a new radar at Marine traders in Powel River. Headed across a flat calm Strait of Georgia to Campbell River where I’ve got a full engine service, new diesel heater and other miscellaneous upgrades booked for later in September.
The Cummins runs flawlessly but I want to know everything is up to date before I head north.
Was blessed to have two different humpback encounters on the way over.
Never gets old…
Felt a bit like “home” as both the tackle shop and marina had all my info and recognized me going in. I guess 2 seasons isn’t that long away…