Nordic Tug 37 “Ellie B”

First, we both love living in Victoria, British Columbia. Our condo home overlooks the harbor with breathtaking views of the water and the mountains. We sit on our balcony and enjoy the everchanging activity of Victoria Harbour.

Living on the harbor in Victoria BC
The MV Coho at the Ferry Dock in Victoria, BC
We consider ourselves lucky to be living here as Canadians.

After moving to Victoria and enjoying life in Canada for over a year, it was time … to buy a boat! We were ready to venture over to the “dark side” and began searching for an ideal trawler that is better suited for cruising the Pacific Northwest and exploring the Inside Passage from Vancouver Island up to Alaska.

Our Yacht Broker at Custom Yachts, Ltd tipped us off to a boat that they had just acquired as a trade-in. She was a well-maintained 2010 Nordic Tug 37 in excellent condition named “Ramblin Rose III”.

Nordic Tug 37, Cummins QSB 5.9, an ideal trawler for cruising Vancouver Island, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound, Inside Passage
2010 Nordic Tug 37 “Ramblin Rose III”

We renamed her “Ellie B” in memory of our sweet dog, who made the 3,000 mile move with us from South Carolina to Victoria, BC in March, 2025.

Sweet Ellie Brown along the Songhees Walkway in Victoria, BC
In the Pilothouse: on the day we decided on choosing our next boat

There are so many things that we love about this Nordic Tug 37. I surveyed her myself from stem to stern and performed the sea trial. She is well-equipped and “turn’-key” ready to start cruising right away. It’s been a rather tough past 18 months and we are ready to get out on the water again.

Here is a quick tour of the boat:

EXTERIOR:

View of Aft Cockpit and Swim Platform
Diamond Seaglaze Windows and Doors are Like New

INTERIOR:

Salon Looking Aft. Port Settee Converts to Double Bed
Raised Pilothouse, Wheelhouse, Nordic Tug 37, Cummins QSB 5.9, an ideal trawler for cruising Vancouver Island, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound, Inside Passage. Competitor with American Tug, Selene, Helmsman, North Pacific
Salon Looking Forward
Pilothouse Looking Forward. Windshield has commercial-grade wipers, washers, and defrosters.
Garmin Electronics
Helm Controls. Bow and Stern Thruster, Remote Windlass, Garmin Electronics, SIMRAD Autopilot
Pilothouse Looking Port
Pilothouse Looking Stbd
Looking Aft From Pilothouse. A key feature of Nordic Tugs – 360 Degree Visibility
Forward Stateroom
Guest Cabin Port Side
Head with Separate Shower

ENGINE ROOM:

Starboard Side of Cummins Diesel
Port Side of Cummins Diesel
Onan 5KW Generator
Watermaker to Supplement 144 Gallon Potable Water Tanks
NMMA Certification Placard (Meets or Exceeds ABYC Standards)

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