New Boats - May/June 2009

CrossCurrent U.23 Carbon Ultra Rigid Inflatable

CrossCurrent Marine’s U.23 is a rigid inflatable boat constructed of proprietary carbon and Kevlar® epoxy composite. Lightweight and ultra-durable, it is well equipped for coastal cruising or excursions in open water and is perfect for scuba diving, fishing, water skiing or wakeboarding.

Capable of achieving speeds of 45 knots, the U.23 maintains stability and a comfortable ride at high speeds under reasonable load and conditions. The craft’s teak deck offers accommodations for sunning, sitting and entertaining. The rear seat lounge and leaning post convert to a 3.9-foot-wide sun bed or bench and table for meals, while the front platform extension provides another, more spacious, sunbathing area. The hard-top arch design offers sun protection, an overhead compartment for installing electronics, support for fishing and sun shade poles, mounting for audio speakers and nighttime deck lighting and a mounting point for a wake boarding tow line. The deck of the U.23 slopes rearward for easy cleaning and self-bailing and a telescoping swim ladder is nested under the port platform. The craft’s driving console opens for easy access to the integrated icebox and tube inflator pump.

The U.23 is rated to carry a maximum of five people in wind conditions not exceeding 42 mph and waves up to 13 feet, and a maximum of 12 people in wind conditions not exceeding 28 mph and waves up to 6.5 feet. The U.23 Carbon is protected by a 5-year hull and tube warranty.

With twin diesel Volvo D6 engines (370 hp each), the boat cruises at 25 knots.

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Nordic Tug 26

With an overall length of 26 feet 4 inches, a 9-foot 6-inch beam and 39-inch draft, the 2009 Nordic Tug 26 offers the consumer a pocket-trawler with classic Nordic Tugs styling, manufactured using today’s materials and technology. Just like its larger siblings, the Nordic Tug 26 features a solid fiberglass hull, with full-length keel and stainless-steel shoe and rudder.

Powered by a 110 hp Volvo D-3 diesel engine with electronic-controlled high pressure common rail fuel system, the Nordic Tug 26 today is as fuel efficient as its predecessor. Take a leisurely cruise and burn a meager 1.1 gph at 6.8 knots and 2.1 gph at 8 knots, or for quick weekend getaways, take her up to a top speed of 13.5 knots.

With room to sleep four, including a forward stateroom with a wet head plus a convertible salon settee, the Nordic Tug 26 is a great choice for couples and small families.

For pricing and build schedules, contact your local dealer. Dealers are listed on the Nordic Tugs website at nordictugs.com/dealer.cfm.

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