Nordic Tugs - 40 - For Sale

The 40byNordic Tugsbrings semi-displacement practicality to themotor yachts market, offering a compactmotor-yacht classplatform on a durablefiberglass-and-plastic hull. Available through Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a 40

If you value steady, economical passage-making, the 40stands out with an 8-knot cruise (9.21 mph) powered by twin inboard Volvo diesels. A semi-displacement hull by Lynn Senour, straightforward systems, a single head, and sizable fuel (320 gal) and water (144 gal) capacities make it a practical choice for couples and small crews seeking purposeful coastal cruising within themotor yachts segment.

Features of the Model

• Belongs to the motor yachts categoryand is amotor-yacht type
• Hull built in fiberglass-and-plastic construction; deck material: Fiberglass
• Semi-Displacement hull configuration by designer Lynn Senour
• Propulsion: 2 x Volvo inboard, diesel
• Cruise speed: 8 knots (9.21 mph)
• Capacities suited for extended weekends: 320 gal fuel, 144 gal fresh water; one head

Technical Specifications

• Length overall (LOA): 40 ft (12.19 m)
• Beam: 13 ft (4.05 m)
• Draft: min 13.451 ft (4.1 m); max 13.67 ft (4.1666 m)
• Hull configuration: Semi-Displacement
• Hull designer: Lynn Senour
• Engines: 2 x Volvo; type: Inboard; fuel: Diesel
• Cruise speed: 8 kn (9.21 mph)
• Fuel capacity: 320 gal
• Water capacity: 144 gal
• Heads: 1
• Hull material: fiberglass-and-plastic; Deck: Fiberglass

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to schedule a viewing of the 40byNordic Tugs, contact Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We will guide you through specifications, configuration choices, and the brokerage process to secure the rightmotor-yacht platformin themotor yachts classsegment with afiberglass-and-plastic hull.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the 40? A: It is amotor-yacht designwithin the broadermotor yachts category, built on afiberglass-and-plastic hullfoundation byNordic Tugs. Key attributes include asemi-displacementform andsingle-headlayout.

Q: What is the cruise performance and propulsion setup? A: The 40has acruise speedof 8 knots (9.21 mph) and usestwin Volvo inboard dieselengines. This configuration emphasizesefficiencyandreliabilityfor coastal passages.

Q: What are the principal dimensions? A: Key dimensions are LOA 40 ft (12.19 m),beam 13 ft (4.05 m), anddraftranging from 13.451 ft (4.1 m) to 13.67 ft (4.1666 m). These proportions support a stable ride typical of amotor-yacht platformin themotor yachts segment.

Q: Who designed the hull and what is its configuration? A: The hull designeris Lynn Senour, and thehull configurationis Semi-Displacement—well-matched to themotor-yacht rolemission profile with afiberglass-and-plastic constructionbuild.

Q: How can I get pricing and next steps? A: Reach out to Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesforpricing,availability, and to arrange an inspection of the40byNordic Tugs. We’ll coordinate specifications review and brokerage logistics.

Owner Experience Review

Owners of the 40byNordic Tugsuse it credibly for coastal and long‑range cruising, with reports of roughly 600–1,000+ nautical miles at displacement speeds from about 320 gallons of fuel. The semi‑displacement hull tracks cleanly in currents—testers noted that local rips and currents were no match for the design—and there is usable top‑end pace around 17–17.5 knots for weather windows or schedule pushes, while most run economically at about 8–9.5 knots. Helm sightlines are strong from the pilothouse, and optional bow and stern thrusters take the edge off single‑handed docking and tight quarters.

On board, the two‑stateroom, two‑head layout (forward walk‑around queen and a starboard‑side double) and roughly 6'6"–6'7" headroom create real liveaboard comfort. The salon/galley feels roomy, with sliding windows, an L‑shaped settee, and a centerline transom door that opens to the swim platform for easy boarding and ventilation—part of why the boat draws attention at shows and suits family weekends and island hopping. Service access concentrates through a salon sole hatch; Racor filters on the after bulkhead are visible and reachable, though stand‑over headroom in the machinery space is limited. Typical installations are a single Cummins QSB6.7 or optional Volvo D6 with a genset, and owners note that add‑ons like a Seakeeper, thrusters, or a Reverso oil‑change system broaden the maintenance list. Community support is active via the owners’ association, and a documented factory/owner refinement—softening or filling the chines—has been used to reduce wave slap.

Pros and Cons

• Long‑range capability at displacement speeds, with reports of ~600 nm at ~9.5 kt and 1,000+ nm at reduced rpm from about 320 gallons of fuel.
• Predictable handling and sightlines from the pilothouse; the semi‑displacement hull tracks well in currents and optional bow/stern thrusters aid single‑handed docking.
• Liveaboard‑friendly interior with two staterooms, two heads, 6'6"–6'7" headroom, sliding windows, and a centerline transom door for easy movement and ventilation.
• Stand‑over headroom in the engine room is limited despite generally good service access via the salon sole hatch.
• Some owners addressed wave slap from the hard chines by filling/softening the chines, a documented factory/owner refinement.
• Adding options such as a Seakeeper, thrusters, and a Reverso oil‑change system increases the maintenance scope.

Comparison with Other Models