HAPPY HIPPIE
1985 Nordic Tug 32
HAPPY HIPPIE is a 1985 Nordic Tug 32 designed by Lynn Senour. The 32 was introduced 5 years after Senour's design for the first Nordic Tug 26, in 1980. The Nordic Tug 26 made its debut at the Seattle Boat Show, and later led to the introduction of the even more popular Nordic Tug 32 in 1985.
HAPPY HIPPIE, formerly known as Doug's Tug, is hull # 2 and was built on the classic tugboat profile with its nearly plumb bow, rounded stern and false smokestack. The Nordic Tug 32 is a smart semi-displacement hull with a tug's profile.
The MAIN SALON is spacious — and it appears larger than it really is, thanks to large windows on the sides and aft, as well as the lack of a bulkhead between it and the pilothouse.
The GALLEY spans amidships directly behind the long pilothouse bench.The Main Salon is large enough to entertain a group of friends at the cocktail hour. At dinner time, a large settee and table are available for serving two couples. The settee folds out to make an additional double berth.
The PILOTHOUSE is three steps up from the galley. In this all-weather boat, the skipper has good visibility all around. Teak doors on both sides of the pilothouse provide the only access forward, as the saloon is nearly the full width of the boat.
The HELM provides plenty of room for gauges and electronics, with an overhead area for flush-mounting radios and other equipment. The flat surface between the helm and the large windows provides additional room for larger electronics, as well as room to spread out charts. Everything is within easy reach for the skipper, and the adjustable helm bench seat allows for sitting and standing operation of the boat.
Forward of the pilothouse and down three steps is the OWNER'S STATEROOM with a double berth to starboard and a seat to port, the owner's stateroom features plenty of room for clothes in large hanging lockers and additional storage under the berth. Nicely finished, this stateroom is neither dark nor cramped. It has a nice, open feeling, thanks to light wall coverings instead of the teak prevalent throughout the rest of the boat.
The HEAD adjoins the master stateroom. Well laid out, there is a separate shower stall and room to dry off and dress in the head compartment itself. With 100 gallons on board, there is plenty of water to take long cruises.
