The Loop Legend
2001 Nordic Tug 32 — $149,900
Close your eyes and picture the perfect morning on the Great Loop. You’re anchored in a glass-calm cove on the Tennessee River, the light mist lifting off the water as the first rays of sun hit your crimson hull. You step out from your pilothouse door with a steaming mug of coffee, feeling the crisp air and the absolute silence of the wilderness. To your left, a blue heron takes flight; to your right, your “Big Little” ship sits steady, an island of comfort in a 6,000-mile odyssey. This isn’t just travel; it’s a soul-expanding way of life that only a handful of people ever truly experience.
The Nordic Tug 32 is the vessel that makes this dream a reality. While the 26 is a darling for the solo explorer, the 32 is the gold standard for couples who want to tackle the Loop without feeling like they’re “camping.” It takes the salty, iconic tugboat aesthetic and stretches it into a legitimate luxury suite. With a dedicated pilothouse that offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the changing landscape—from the skyscrapers of Chicago to the moss-draped oaks of the Lowcountry—the 32 is designed to keep you connected to the water while shielding you from the elements. It’s the “Smart Money” choice for the cruiser who knows that the best memories aren’t made at 30 knots, but at 8, where the journey is the destination.
