2023 American Tug 34'

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BLUE WANDER is a thoughtfully designed pleasure craft tug, ideal for the
cruising couple seeking ease of use and reliability. Since 1986, the Nordic Tug 34 has stood the test of time, with over 300 hulls proudly built in Washington state. This single-stateroom, single-head cruiser offers the comfort of a floating condo with the
seaworthiness Nordic Tugs are known for. Outfitted with a dependable Volvo D4 270hp engine and both bow and stern thrusters, she delivers smooth maneuvering and easy maintenance operation. Now available for viewing in our freshwater, tide-free, under-cover showrooms at Atlantic Yacht Basin.
Additional information
Key Features:
1. Bow & Stern Thrusters for easy docking and tight space maneuverability.
2. Factory upgraded full Garmin electronics package
3. Achilles dinghy with electric outboard included
4. ABYC & NMMA Certified
5. 400W of solar power with 1500W inverter

LOA: 34’2”
Beam: 11’ 4”
Draft: 3’ 8”
Bridge Clearance/Air Draft: Antennas up: 18ft Antennas down: 16.5ft
Year completed: 2022
Model Year: 2023
Builder: Nordic Tugs
Naval Architect: Lynn Senour
Model: 34 Tug
Hull configuration: Semi-displacement full keel with prop pocket
Hull construction: Fiberglass


Compliance: CE Class B, NMMA, and ABYC

Main engine: Single 270hp Volvo D4-2701-G 270hp @3500 rpm direct drive diesel
Cruising speed: 8kn
Maximum speed: 14kn
Range: 600 NM @ 8kn

Tankage:
Fuel: 205gal
Water: 100gal
Black: 30gal
Grey: 10gal

Staterooms: 1
Heads: 1

Walkthrough:
Easily board the stern by stepping onto the fiberglass nonskid swim platform. A
transom gate, with removable panel and guide wire, provides easy access to the cockpit. Port and starboard openings are also available for practicality. A spacious cockpit for its size, low gunwales support thick polished stainless-steel rails and four large cleats. A fiberglass nonskid deck contains the lazarette and access to the rudder post, steering ram, and primary fuel filters. Additional storage is provided by the fiberglass molded bench, currently used to house additional lines and hoses. This wide nonskid platform acts as a small mezzanine with ladder access to the Bimini covered deck above the main cabin. Thick stainless-steel rails surround the covered area, providing safety and secure points for
additional fenders or other equipment.

From the cockpit, enter the cabin through the mid-size aft facing door with opening overhead hatch. Down four steps to Amtico saloon and galley sole. L-shaped galley to port with HIMACS “White Quartz” countertop, stainless steel sink, separate Nova Kool refrigerator and freezer, electric range, convection microwave, and built-in Sapele wood drawers with additional cabinets for storage. To starboard, the L-shaped convertible settee features built-in storage and is complemented by an extendable high-low table—ideal for onboard meals or gathering with guests. Additional storage is available in a deep forward locker and a tall aft locker. Across
the cabin, above the galley, a drop-down Sapele cabinet houses a Vizio flat-screen TV. Large opening windows with screens surround the space, filling it with natural light and allowing a refreshing breeze while at anchor. Soft panels in the saloon/galley sole provide convenient access to the dripless shaft seal and bilge area.

Up three steps forward to the pilothouse with main AC and DC electrical panels on
port and starboard companionway stairs. The pilothouse features separate Captain and Mate bench seating to port and starboard, each equipped with folding footrests and integrated storage. Sliding doors on both sides provide additional cabin access, while the helm is positioned to starboard and the forward companionway is to port. The engine room is accessible through three
removable Amtico floor panels, offering convenient access to the port, starboard, and top sides of the 270hp direct-drive Volvo D4 diesel engine. A three-panel windshield, six additional windows, and an opening overhead hatch o]er ample visibility and an abundance of natural light. Operation is made nearly e]ortless with full Garmin electronics, Side-Power bow and stern thrusters, and electric Volvo controls.

Descending the four steps forward, the companionway leads to a storage locker on
the port side, the stateroom straight ahead, and the head to starboard. The head features a curtain-style stall shower with a molded seat, a HIMAC White Quartz vanity with integrated sink and storage, a freshwater electric toilet, and an opening portlight with a screen and Zarcor CloZure privacy shutter. Additional amenities include a mirror, medicine cabine, and a recessed storage compartment built into the starboard bulkhead, concealed behind a sliding wood door.

The forward stateroom is accessed through a sliding Sapele door and features a
centerline stepped island berth that occupies most of the space. Hanging lockers are located to port and starboard, with built-in shelving lining both sides of the cabin. Additional storage is provided by drawers beneath the bed, while the bilge and thruster are accessible under the forward section of the mattress. Two opening portlights, equipped with privacy shutters and exterior screens, along with an overhead hatch, o]er light and ventilation. Typical for this class of vessel, the anchor locker is accessible through a hatch at the head of the berth.

DC electric fans and Sapele grab rails are placed conveniently throughout the cabin.

The foredeck is accessible via port and starboard walkways, featuring fiberglass nonskid surfaces, a molded toe rail, and robust polished stainless-steel rails and stanchions. Additional grab rails are mounted on the superstructure for added safety. The area includes a raised mezzanine above the forward stateroom, which doubles as bench seating or a sundeck. Mounted atop the pilothouse are four solar panels generating a combined 400W of power, easily accessible from either the elevated forward deck or soft covered aft deck.

Nordic Tugs has earned full certification from both the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) across its entire product line—a significant achievement in the marine industry. While all boats sold in the U.S. must comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, ABYC certification goes much further, requiring boats to meet more rigorous safety and construction standards. This distinction involves thorough third-party inspections to ensure full compliance with all applicable guidelines.

Galley:
• HIMAC “White Quartz” G004 countertop
• Stainless steel sink with retractable wand
• Whale 2-burner electric induction stove
• Nova Kool AC/DC refrigerator
• Nova Kool AC/DC F2600 freezer
• Zest convection microwave oven with air fryer
• Coffee maker
• 3-panel opening window with screens
• Aft opening window with screen
• Six drawers
• Three cabinets
• Amtico flooring

Saloon:
• Ultra-Leather Promessa Cocoa L-shaped settee
• Sapele extendable high-low table
• Tall storage locker aft
• Wide storage compartment fwd
• Amtico flooring
• Dimmable LED overhead lighting
• LED valance lights throughout

Entertainment:
• Vizio 24” Flat screen tv
• Fusion Apollo RAT10 stereo
• XM Satellite receiver

Electronics and Navigation Equipment:
• (2) Garmin 8612xsv touchscreen displays
• Garmin GMR Fantom 18x Radome
• Garmin B60 transducer
• Garmin Reactor 40 Steer by Wire core pack
• Garmin GHC20 autopilot
• (2) Garming VHF-215 with 4ft antennas
• Standard Horizon HX-40 portable VHF radio
• Optimus Seastar EPS electronic steering by Dometic
• AIS send/receive
• Nebolink
• Ritchie floating compass
• Dual Ongaro horns

Electrical:
• 12VDC/120VAC Ship’s power
• Dual 30A shore power with 50ft cords
• Onan 5kW generator with sound shield (112 hours)
• Xantrex 458 1500W inverter/charger
• Mastervolt Chargemaster Plus 12/50-3
• Mastervolt battery mate
• (4) 6V house battery bank
• (2) 12V start batteries
• (2) 12V thruster batteries
• Noco battery boxes
• Blue Sea remote battery switches
• Blue Sea DC voltmeter (generator)
• Blue Sea DC voltmeter (engine, house, & thrusters)
• (4) Solar panels (400W total)
• Epever solar controllers
• Additional USB-A charging outlets installed

Engine & Mechanical:
• Single Volvo D4-2701-G direct drive diesel engine 270hp @ 3500 rpm (810 hours)
• ZF 68 transmission (2.783-1 ratio)
• 1.75” x 144” shaft with dripless shaft seal
• Veem Conquest 4-blade bronze prop (24x22LH)
• Dual Parker 75500MAXM primary fuel filters with vacuum gauge (Main)
• Parker R12PUL primary fuel filter (Generator)
• Sleipner SE40 Side-Power bow thruster
• Sleipner SE-60 Side-Power stern thruster
• U-lube automatic oil change pump
• Miscellaneous spare parts
• Whale 6gal hot water heater
• (3) Bilge pumps
• Wallas Viking Air diesel heat
• (2) Marine Air reverse-cycle air-conditioning (16K & 12K BTU)
• Jabsco electric flush freshwater toilets with holding tank
• Dometic tank monitor

Hull and Deck equipment:
• Frost White gelcoat with Nordic Blue inset
• Sea Hawk Epoxy barrier coat
• Pony mast with radar mount and spreader arms
• 33lb Vulcan anchor with 225ft of ¼” chain rode
• Bolt-on stainless steel anchor roller
• Lewmar electric windlass with foot controls
• Samson post
• 1.25” Polished stainless steel rails and stanchions
• 3-panel windshield with wipers
• Windshield defroster
• Raw water washdown (Foredeck)
• Raw water washdown (Cockpit)
• Cockpit shower
• Overboard discharge pump
• Sapele trim rugs
• Day and Night shades (Saloon/Galley)
• Sapele window frames
• (8) Cleats
• (8) Fenders
• Lines
• Fiberglass swim platform
• Telescoping swim ladder
• Interior and exterior window covers
• Zarcore CloZure portlight privacy shudders
• Rail-mounted flagsta]

Fire & Safety Equipment:
• FireBoy CG2 automatic fire suppression with blower fan
• Portable fire extinguishers throughout
• (3) Bilge pumps
• High bilge alarm
• Carbon monoxide detector (Stateroom & Pilothouse)
• Type-1 PFDs
• Ship’s manuals

Tender:
• Achilles LSI-260E LGY 8’6” inflatable dinghy
• Torqueedo Travel 1103CS 1100W electric outboard with two batteries and carry bag
• CSM reinforced plastic
• Four layer seem construction
• Full length rubber strake
• Towing D-rings
• Bow carry handle
• Lifting D-rings
• Bailer valve
• High volume pressure foot pump with pressure gauge
• Protective pad for gas tank
• Fiberglass V-shaped transom
• Air keel
• Carry bag

Length: 8’6”
Beam: 4’9”
Inside beam: 2’2”
Condition
Excellent