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Timeoff - Sorry for the delayed response, was traveling for a while. I have had no issues, nor have heard of any issues with Cummins service or parts in either the Bay Area or PNW.

A wonderful boat we have only owned one year, but have already bought up to a Nordic Tug 37. We took her from Tacoma to Ketchikan and back this past summer without a hitch. Just hauled for bottom paint (sanded + 2 coats), new rudder shaft seal, new anodes. Excellent, full electronics package...

Most likely, though not guaranteed, your freshwater pump is located under the forward part of the settee in the saloon. The plumbing is pretty straight forward with combined supply coming from the two tanks, then going out to the water heater and the rest of the supply (head, galley, deck...

We had the Zarcor shades on one of our boats, and they did block out the sun/view well when they were closed. However, even when they were totally open, you lost 50% of the light coming in and half of your view...

[As the saying goes, "There's more than one way to skin a cat" (what a bizarre saying), and our cat was adequately skinned for many years with hand signals, shouting, walkie-talkies, cell phones, portable VHFs, etc. Whatever works. However, when we started using the Eartec headphones, it was a...

Don't know if your units have separate compressors, but I had a Nova Kool reefer once that wouldn't get cold and someone told me to take it out, turn it upside down overnight then reinstall it. After I quit laughing, I figured I had nothing to lose, so did it. Worked fine for the next two years...

Not sure how well it would row, but the dog would probably fit in the back...

Just curious, Do they have to change oil mid trip? I believe so. They also had to do some injector maintenance en route. They shut down the main engine, ran the wing engine while performing maintenance...

Not mentioned much in this thread is boat speed entering a lock. We've passed through hundreds of locks (East Coast, Canada, Europe, PNW) without issues. One observation - the best skippers take it slow. I once heard someone say you don't go any faster than the speed you'd want to run into...

The first time I realized how fast those guys go was many years ago when I was paddling my kayak from Portland, down to Astoria on the Columbia River. I was blissfully minding my own business paddling downriver when an incredibly loud horn blast from behind just about knocked me out of my boat...

Over the past 6 years,acquaintances Mark & Jennifer Ullman have put over 40,000 miles on their Nordhavn 46. Two transatlantics, recently 21+ days from Galapagos to Marquesas. Single engine...

Here's a pic of some fender boards I made out of scrap pine 2X2 for a previous boat (made them for a specific piling situation with an older, heavier trawler). They ended up being very handy with the powercat when we did the Erie, Oswego and Trent-Severn canals. In the photo I'm trial-fitting...

As the saying goes, "There's more than one way to skin a cat" (what a bizarre saying), and our cat was adequately skinned for many years with hand signals, shouting, walkie-talkies, cell phones, portable VHFs, etc. Whatever works. However, when we started using the Eartec headphones, it was a...

You are simply making a phone call. There are a couple of apps that allow bluetooth transmission between phones when you are out of cell range - which we often are...

Modutech is a primarily commercial yard/builder in Tacoma. They do a lot of builds for commercial fishermen, Coast Guard, marine construction, etc. Never seen their pleasure boats, but their commercial stuff is hardcore.

Can't say that I'm a local, but just came through there a couple of weeks ago. That stretch between Nanaimo and Comox were transited under similar conditions that you describe are forecast for tomorrow. We thought it would be a piece of cake once the winds shifted to NW, but were hit by a...

We tried smartphones with earbuds - not as simple as it sounds getting the apps to work reliably, and some issues with mic pickup in wind. Bought the Eartec set which is very simple, reliable and extremely easy to set up and use. Great for docking, anchoring, mooring, stern lines, etc. Love 'em...

In cruising circles, better known as "clown bikes" for the small wheels... (Used them for years, though, and they came in very handy.)

We anchored there a couple of weeks ago - lots of room, even though it was pretty crowded. Saw some people anchoring right in the middle of the mooring field. Luckily it was a calm night, 'cause I think the swings would be different on anchor vs mooring ball unless you anchor with a very short...

We anchored out in the Washington Channel & you can use the Yacht Club facilities & wi-fi for a minimal daily charge. Stayed several days & used our "clown bikes" to ride all around the area. Be aware, however, that the channel comprises the flight path for White House helicopters & they fly low...

My Nordic Tug came with full carpeting (which would not be my choice), but I didn't have time to change it out before our current cruise. Primarily for protection from spills/water,etc. I bought some high-quality, low pile, wool blend commercial carpet through Home Depot (had to order it), cut...

I bought a variable speed 90 degree drill at Harbor Freight a few years ago just for this purpose. Used their small foam and buffing pads, still going strong...

Interesting picture, Eric. He may have been headed back around Cape Caution!

Saw this heading up Queen Charlotte Strait. Wonder what the hull looks like?

Murray - No, that was a NT 37 rafted up - we were right behind him. He just left a few minutes ago - we're staying today to do some hiking...