1998 Nordic Tugs 32 — Charley's Tern

OVERVIEW

Charley's Tern is a well-loved 1998 Nordic Tug 32 with one owner since 2009. She has been professionally maintained, winterized every year, and stored on the hard each off-season. She has cruised Florida in the winter and New England in the summer, joined Nordic Tug rendezvous, and spent years exploring the Chesapeake and its major rivers. She is fueled, cruise-ready, and comes with tools.

The Nordic Tug 32 is one of the most respected small cruisers ever built. Designed by Lynn Senour and built by Nordic Tugs in Washington State, she has a full-keel, semi-displacement hull. She runs efficiently at displacement speeds and has the power to pick up the pace when weather or schedule calls for it. Her manageable size and simple systems make her a favorite of cruising couples and Great Loopers.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Cummins 6BT 5.9M, 220 HP, approx. 2,500 hours (owner reported)

- 6 kW generator with only 360 hours, in a sound shield with a water-lift muffler that exhausts underwater

- Dual reverse-cycle AC/heat (forward and aft), plus engine heat

- Bow thruster

- Lewmar electric windlass with dual controls at bow and helm (2018)

- VacuFlush head

- Propane galley, so no generator is needed to cook

- Side-by-side refrigerator and freezer

- Dual depth sounders; full skeg keel protects the prop and rudder

- Full protective canvas, including Bimini tops for helm and cockpit

- Stained glass in the aft doors

RECENT MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES

- Bottom paint: 2024

- Chartplotter software updated and GPS antenna battery replaced: 2023

- Raw water pump impeller: 2023

- House batteries (4 x GC2 6V): 2022

- Boot stripe repainted: 2022

- Generator start battery: 2021

- Lewmar electric windlass: 2018

ACCOMMODATIONS

The forward stateroom has a double berth and generous storage. The head is to starboard, with a separate stall shower and VacuFlush toilet. Up from the stateroom is the pilothouse, which offers near 360-degree visibility, a side-by-side helm seat, and port and starboard sliding doors for easy deck access. Aft and down is the salon. To port is an L-shaped galley with a propane stove and oven, microwave, and side-by-side Nova Kool refrigerator and freezer. To starboard is an L-shaped settee that converts to a second berth. Teak joinery throughout is in very good condition. Interior soft goods show their age, and that is reflected in the price.

SPECIFICATIONS

Builder: Nordic Tugs, Burlington, WA

Designer: Lynn Senour

Year: 1998

LOA: 32'

Beam: 11'

Draft: 3' 6"

Hull: Fiberglass, semi-displacement, full keel

Engine: Single Cummins 6BT 5.9M, 220 HP

Engine hours: Approx. 2,500 (owner reported)

Generator: 6 kW, 360 hours

Cruise speed: 7 kn

Max speed: 15 kn

Fuel: 200 gal

Water: 100 gal

Holding: 25 gal

Cabins: 1

Heads: 1

INCLUDED WITH SALE

- 10' inflatable dinghy with swim platform carriers

- Mercury 3.3 HP outboard

- Winter storage paid through spring launch

- Tools and spares aboard

SHOWINGS

Charley's Tern is located at Yankee Point Marina, Lancaster, VA. Showings by appointment; contact Dale Davis, Integrity Yacht Sales, dale@integrityyachtsales.com, [phone]. Co-brokers welcome.

DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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