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The Pacific Northwest is one of the most diverse boating playgrounds — and so are the boats and boaters calling it home. Here's a look at what makes this place special.
This custom Nordlund 110-foot yachtfisher, built in Tacoma, Washington, navigates Desolation Sound, British Columbia. (Photo: ©Neil Rabinowitz 2017)
The Pacific Northwest is known for big tides, rocky shores, cold water, deserted destinations, and a rainy season that generally stretches from October through April.
So why are there so many passionate recreational boaters in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Canada's British Columbia?
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"There's a sense of independence among the boating public here," says George Harris, president of the Northwest Marine Trade Association, which represents the region's marine businesses. "Our rainy season doesn't slow us down. We just go for it. We have boating year-round."
Cooler temperatures and frequent rains mean that many of the boats have protected interior spaces. In Florida and the south, it's all about staying cool while being outside and enjoying the sun. In the Northwest, you'll frequently find boats with heaters to keep the interior of the boat dry and make the shoulder seasons more tolerable when the mercury drops.
Despite the weather, passionate anglers like Harris are chasing fish regardless of the calendar. "If you're really serious about angling for salmon or bottom fish, you are fishing year-round," he says. And cruisers don't let the absence of a blue-sky day keep them at the dock, either.
Aluminum hulls, like on this Duckworth, are a regional favorite given the area's rocky coastlines and floating debris from lush forests.
It's not hard to find agreement on the hardiness of Pacific Northwest boaters.
"Owners of our boats are out year-round. The only thing likely to stop them is ice. These are dedicated, hardcore boaters," says Bruce Larson, marketing and sales director for Renaissance Marine Group of Clarkston, Washington, which builds the modestly sized aluminum pilothouse and fishing boat brands Duckworth, Weldcraft, and Northwest Boats. "I think what differentiates the Pacific Northwest boater from boaters in other parts of the country is that he or she is prepared to go out in colder climates and the boat has to be built to handle that."
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While recreational fishing looms large in the Pacific Northwest, there are plenty of cruising boats, too. Puget Sound (the second largest estuary in the United States, behind Chesapeake Bay) and the waters around Vancouver Island and Desolation Sound off the British Columbia coastline are popular destinations, but for those wanting the ultimate getaway, there's the trip further north up the coast to Alaska.
Bellingham-based Sea Sport boats are known for durability, dependability, and ability to handle rough water.
Just as the Great Loop is a popular bucket-list item for many East Coast boaters, navigating the Inside Passage to Alaska from Puget Sound is on many a must-do list for boaters on the Pacific Coast. Unlike the Great Loop, however, where there's plenty of infrastructure — fuel stops, places to provision, marinas — this is not the case for those embarking on The Big One on the Left Coast. Aside from the major ports of Seattle and Vancouver, marinas and repair facilities could be 70 miles apart. Given the distances between fuel fill ups, boats here needs larger fuel- and water tanks. There's also no towing service north of Vancouver Island, so self-sufficiency is another characteristic of boaters in this region.
The Inside Passage is a major trip, 1,000 miles from Puget Sound to Glacier Bay (just to the north of Juneau) through a network of protected passages that weave through the islands from Washington to southeastern Alaska. Those who make the passage are hooked on the lush, sprawling, mountainous scenery, diverse marine- and wildlife, and ample outdoor recreation opportunities.
Tough As Nails
Just as the Gulf Coast has shrimp boats and the Maine coast has lobster boats, so the Pacific Northwest has trawlers — snub-nosed bluff-bow fishing boats designed for punching through big seas.
Sam Devlin, a venerable wooden-boat builder in Olympia, Washington, notes that the Pacific Northwest is on the windward side of the Pacific Ocean.
"The wind and waves have had thousands of miles to develop before they get to us, and that has a unique bearing on the shape and design of our boats up here," he says. "The most seaworthy boats tend to be heavy with a high freeboard."
Enclosed boats like this American Tug provide warmth and shelter from the rain and fog common to the region.
While there are plenty of thick-hulled fiberglass boats here, such as the C-Dory, Osprey, Tomcat, and Skagit Orca, modestly-sized cabin sportfish boats built by Northwest Marine Industries of Bellingham, Washington, you'll find lots of metal boats here, too. Aluminum has long been a favorite of the region. With the famous rocky shorelines and floating logs from the region's lush forestry as frequent navigational hazards, aluminum boats can take a beating that would sink any other craft. It's not just larger boats either; there are plenty of smaller bass boats, dual consoles, and runabouts less than 20 feet built from aluminum, including Weldcraft, Raider, and Hewescraft.
Because rain and fog are frequent visitors, a cabin or pilothouse for protection from the elements, and heat, since it can get cold at night even during the summer, are must-haves (the water temps rarely venture out of the 50s year-round). On the larger size, some of the major players in the recreational trawler boat market — American Tug, Ranger, and Nordic Tugs — call the Northwest home.
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The Waggoner Cruising Guide is known as "the bible for Northwest Cruising," because mariners who call the region their home waters update it annually. Beyond covering each cruising area along with detailed listings of moorage and fuel facilities, diagrams of more than 150 marinas, color photos, and maps, there is plenty of local flavor and insight on ports and anchorages throughout. You can purchase the guide at waggonerguide.com , but the site also has a lot of great information including cruising reports, updates, flotilla and seminar info, free downloads, and much more.
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In case you assume there's not much difference between East- and West-Coast boaters, consider the fact that American Tug specs its boats differently depending on where they are to be used. West-Coast boats come with diesel heaters as standard, while those destined for the East Coast are more likely to come with air conditioning.
Made in LaConner, Washington, American Tugs are quintessentially Northwestern in character. The boats have high bows for bearing to windward, a large single engine for fuel economy, and "reverse windshields," which are pilothouse windows that slant inward from top to bottom to shed rain and snow.
American Tugs builds four models from 36 to 49 feet. All the models have a range in excess of 1,000 miles when traveling at displacement speeds, but they do have the ability to nudge the speedometer well into double-digits — handy for outrunning poor weather. These boats are not designed for tight schedules, though; they appeal to long-distance cruisers and liveaboards, neither of which is likely to be in any hurry.
Desolation Sound, off the British Columbia coastline, is among the most popular destinations for boaters, who often cruise in company and raft up amid the tranquil setting, like these Ranger Tug owners.
Ranger Tugs has, to some extent, redefined the tug/trawler market and has become hugely popular for the Kent, Washington, builder (which also builds the more contemporary-designed Cutwater brand of cruising boats). Outwardly, Rangers have a passing nod to the workboats of the Puget Sound waterfront. An eyebrow over the forward pilothouse windows and faux vertical wood paneling molded into the cabin trunk are just some of the features that give these boats a workmanlike air.
The Ranger line ranges from its trailerable 21-foot pocket tug to the largest boat in their lineup, the new 31-footer. The latter features two doubles in separate cabins, two heads, full galley, a dinette, and spacious cockpit aft with an innovative fold-down seat on the gunwales to further open up the cockpit when the boat is at anchor or tied to the dock. The 31 starts at about $320,000.
Under the cockpit sole is a single 300-hp Volvo diesel that will propel the boat to a brisk cruising speed of 16 knots. Like the American Tugs, the Ranger 31 comes essentially in two versions: The Northwest version has forced diesel heat, while the East Coast version adds a generator and air conditioning. Despite weighing 11,000 pounds, it is possible to tow this boat behind a large truck, and Ranger will sell you a three-axle trailer to go with the boat, thus opening up cruising areas not normally available to larger vessels.
"A good proportion of our owners are retired or planning to retire and go cruising, and they are looking for boats they can spend a good amount of time on," says Jeff Messmer, vice president of Ranger. "Our boats are ideal for the waters of the Northwest. We equip them with large tanks so folks can stay away from the dock for an extended period," he adds. New owners can take delivery in Puget Sound, cruise the Northwest waters, some as far as Alaska, then return the boat to the factory where it's shrinkwrapped and delivered it to the owner's local dealer for recommissioning.
Sam Devlin: Mr. Stitch-N-Glue
While fiberglass and aluminum are the most popular materials for Pacific Northwest boats, there is a notable exception — Olympia, Washington-based designer and builder Sam Devlin, who since 1978 has been building in plywood.
He still uses the "stitch-and-glue" method of boatbuilding, where accurately cut plywood parts are temporarily tied together with copper wires. The panels are glued together using epoxy resin and fiberglass tape forming the boat into a rigid and strong monocoque structure. His six-man Devlin Designing Boat Builders shop has built more than 400 boats. He also sells plans for many of his designs, so the total stable of boats to his designs afloat runs into the thousands, he estimates.
Devlin designs and builds power, sail, and human-powered boats across the size spectrum. He says workboats around his Puget Sound home have influenced designs like his Oysta motorsailer and Sockeye 45.
"There's been a lot of immigration over the years from Norway," says Devlin. "There are a lot of double-enders there, and that's definitely had an influence on the boats of the Pacific Northwest."
Photo: Anacortes Yacht Charters
The San Juan Islands are an archipelago at the northernmost part of Puget Sound, which is part of the Salish Sea, known for a temperate year-round climate and a relaxed "island vibe." There are 172 named islands and reefs, but San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw islands are the most populous.
British Columbia's Vancouver Island is known for its diverse ecosystems, including rainforests and abundant wildlife that makes it a premier location for whale watching, salmon and trout fishing, and birding. Victoria and Sidney on the southern shore are among the most popular destination ports.
British Columbia's Desolation Sound, north of the Straight of Georgia in the Salish Sea, is a sprawling deep-water sound that meanders through a dozens of soaring glacier-formed islands and fjords marked by snowcapped peaks, lush foliage, and waterfalls. Dozens of inlets, bays, coves and anchorages can be found in the temperate, calm, and sheltered water. It is considered to be one of the top cruising grounds in the world.
Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) boasts a fleet of nearly 80 boats. Charters are run year-round, but high season is May through September. Most of its customers are boat owners from across the country, says Danielle Vincent, who handles reservations and marketing for AYC.
"All of our charters are bareboat, so boating experience is a must," she says. "If you don't have boating experience, we can refer you to classes, one-on-one training, or a full-time skipper. We have had growth in new boaters through our classes and Cruise 'N' Learn instruction." The San Juan Islands are AYC's most popular destination and have something for everyone — scenery, anchorages, fishing, and cruising.
"You can be in a quiet cove one night, eating Dungeness crab and watching the sunset, or in a bustling harbor, shopping for regional art," she says. "The wildlife is abundant, and our mountain ranges really paint a scene. Most people charter for a week or more."
There are numerous charter outfits to get you out. Here's a list to you get started:
* Anacortes Yacht Charters Anacortes, Washington (800) 233-3004
Bellhaven Yacht Sales & Charters Bellingham, Washington (360) 733-6636
Bellingham Yacht Sales & Charters Bellingham, Washington (360) 671-0990
Crown Yacht Charters Anacortes, Washington (360) 293-9533
Desolation Sound Yacht Charters Comox, British Columbia (250) 339-4914
NW Explorations Bellingham, Washington (360) 676-1248
San Juan Sailing & Yachting Bellingham, Washington (360) 671-4300
* Viaggio Charters Seattle, Washington (360) 909-9994
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Are you interested in purchasing an aluminum boat for recreational purposes, or do you run a company or government agency that could benefit from having a fleet of aluminum boats? Pacific Boats specializes in building custom aluminum boats and can help you get your hands on one, regardless of whether you want one of our welded aluminum fishing boats or a more commercial option. Based in Marysville, Washington, we are skiff builders who are determined to deliver the boat that you need, and we will work tirelessly to provide you with excellent customer service along the way. At Pacific Boats, we know that not all aluminum boats are created equal. Those who use an aluminum boat for fishing will likely have much different needs than those who use aluminum boats for patrolling a port or other waterway. It doesn't matter if you are an individual looking at welded aluminum fishing boats or a government agency scoping out a heavy duty aluminum boat with other specifications. The skiff builders at our Marysville, Washington plant will take the blueprint that you come up with for your boat and bring it to life. One of the best parts about using aluminum boats is that they are very strong and sturdy, and when cared for properly, they will last you for a long time. With that in mind, you want to make sure you obtain custom aluminum boats from Pacific Boats if you are in the market for them since we take the time to build them right. Our dedicated skiff builders will put in the work to customize your aluminum boat so that it functions well for you, and they will focus on your individual needs throughout the boat-building process. All of our welded aluminum fishing boats and other aluminum boats are of the highest quality and will be manufactured at our Marysville, Washington facility to meet your every need. If you have been thinking about buying an aluminum boat, call Pacific Boats at 888-658-7111 today. We will walk you through your options and help you build and customize an aluminum boat. Contact Us To Learn More:888-658-7111. Home Recreational Commercial About Contact Pacific Skiffs, Inc. DBA Pacific Boats PO Box 1249 Marysville, WA 98270 1-888-658-7111 sales@ paci ficbo ats.com Hours Of Operation: Monday-Thursday 6AM to 4:30PM Closed Friday SOCIAL LINKS  Authorized Dealer for Selene & Fairline YachtsTrusted by the selene community.. "The people of Selene Yachts NW turned our dream into a reality. That's what they do." - Tym & June Tymczyszyn - Selene 48 "Marmee" Pacific Northwest YachtsWe are the authorized Dealer & Service Yard for Selene Trawlers & Fairline Yachts in the Pacific Northwest.
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Location: Pacific Northwest San Juan Islands Yacht Charter Pacific Northwest Boat BuildersThe coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest are rich and abundant with life allowing commercial fisherman an opportunity to make a living for their families and add to the much needed revenue of the local economies. It’s not an easy life and it’s not for everyone. With fishing, crabbing or shrimping there is a lot of hard work involved and in very demanding environments that are rough on the crew as well as the boats themselves. With so much at stake every time the captain leaves the harbor the boats they choose need to be very well constructed and well maintained to ensure the safety of the crew and to make sure their catch gets to market on time. That’s why boat owners and captains demand a boat builder that has the experience and expertise to design and build industrial strength fishing vessels that can withstand the brutal forces of nature that will be encountered in Pacific Northwest waters. Among the Pacific Northwest Boat Builders Giddings Boatworks based in Charleston Oregon stands out as a leader in the industry and has earned that reputation for quality and integrity in all the work we do and all the boats we build. Here at Giddings Boatworks we understand that your boat once built becomes part of your family and it’s livelihood, so we make sure she is built with the highest level of craftsmanship and the best quality components. So give us a call today at at 541-888-4712 or Contact Us via email and lets work together to get your boat built and ready for Pacific Northwest waters. You might also like We pride ourselves in providing top quality steel work and have been building and repairing commercial fishing vessels since 1979. 63106 Troller Road Charleston, Oregon 97420 Phone: 541-888-4712 Fax: 541-888-6011  Post commentor continue as guest |
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Pacific Northwest Yachtbuilders Nordlund Celebrating their 50th anniversary next year, this family-owned and run company has grown to become a well-known builder of composite yachts, often to designs of Ed Monk, Jr. and Tim Nolan. A recent launch was Joey, an 86-footer, and the company has three yachts on the ways. Due this spring is a 78-foot motoryacht for an owner with a background in ...
Located in the Pacific Northwest, ACI Boats is Washington's leader in aluminum boat building. Founded on generations of experience, we pride ourselves in innovative and proven hull designs. ... When choosing a boat builder, quality and trust is everything- ACI boats delivers with a safe, and comfortable vessel that you can rely on.
Devlin's Boat Building Manual, 2023 revised edition, is a comprehensive how-to book on the Stitch-and-Glue technique. The first edition from 1996 sold more than 70,00 copies worldwide. Sam, along with many thousands of backyard boatbuilders who have built fine boats from his plans, are firmly convinced that the the Stitch-and-Glue method is ...
Pacific Northwest luxury yacht builder Northern Marine manufactures expedition yachts and superyachts from 17 to 46 metres in length. Luxury yacht builder Northern Marine was founded in Anacortes, Washington, by entrepreneur Richard "Bud" LeMieux in 1995. From the start, the shipyard manufactured rugged, oceangoing, luxury trawler yachts ...
Just as the Gulf Coast has shrimp boats and the Maine coast has lobster boats, so the Pacific Northwest has trawlers — snub-nosed bluff-bow fishing boats designed for punching through big seas. Sam Devlin, a venerable wooden-boat builder in Olympia, Washington, notes that the Pacific Northwest is on the windward side of the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Northwest's Premier Custom Boat Builder. Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) is a full-service new construction shipyard, capable of complete steel ... and aluminum vessel construction, from production engineering to turn-key delivery. Specializing in work-boats, passenger vessels, high-speed catamarans, fast ferries, fishing ...
Walker Aluminum Boats is a Vancouver Island-based custom boat builder tailoring our boats to the discerning, youthful adventurer. ... Vancouver Island is a jewel in the crown of the Pacific Northwest, offering a sublime blend of natural beauty and abundant salmon fishing opportunities. As a boat builder with deep roots in this region, I've ...
Located in the Pacific Northwest, ACI Boats is founded on generations of boat building experience. ... Cory was also involved in Moose Boats, a successful Aluminum Boat builder in Vallejo, CA. He is a USCG 100 Ton Master, with an Auxiliary Sail & Towing Endorsement, and has logged sea time in waters around the world. He is a certified welder ...
For over 20 years Boulton Powerboats has been producing the best built, heavy gauge aluminum boats in the industry. Starting with Mike Boulton and his 40 plus years building custom boats in the Pacific Northwest, the Boulton team has honed its skills as master boat builders. Boulton Powerboats' commitment to superior design and unparalleled ...
Handmade in the pacific northwest. We've had over 60 years of experience perfecting the Sea Sport boat lines cruising around the world. Let our legacy make your travels memorable. ... Our boats are built by hand for each individual owner and getting to this level of detail is what differentiates Sea Sport from the other boats.
These boats will bring you and your crew safely back to shore. With Crozier Craft, you get the most rugged and dependable boat on the water just the way you like it. Your Safety and Satisfaction are #1. You can put your trust in Crozier Craft. Call Us: Phone: (360) 461-4825. e-mail: [email protected].
The Pacific Northwest's Premier Shipyard. MORE. WATERFRONT FACILITIES. Servicing Both Large & Small Vessels. MORE. OUR COMMUNITY. Where the Mountains Meet the Sea. MORE. ... -Owner of the Motor Yacht, Alaskan Eagle "The project came in on time and stayed to the budget. Straight forward and super qualified on all aspects of yacht repair and ...
The Pacific Northwest's Premier Custom Boat Builder. Ice Floe, LLC dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) is a subsidiary of Ice Cap Holding, LCC and sister company to Everett Ship Repair, LLC; Shared Ice Services, LLC; and Everett Floating Structures, LLC. NBBB was established in 1964 with acquisition by Ice Cap in 2008.
All of our welded aluminum fishing boats and other aluminum boats are of the highest quality and will be manufactured at our Marysville, Washington facility to meet your every need. If you have been thinking about buying an aluminum boat, call Pacific Boats at 888-658-7111 today. We will walk you through your options and help you build and ...
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Northwest Boats are built by Renaissance Marine Group, a privately-owned, family company with deep roots in the Northwest. We design and build the finest heavy-gauge welded aluminum boats on the water—because we've engineered them with the strength and maneuverability to handle anything the Northwest can throw at them. Formerly Northwest ...
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Here at Giddings Boatworks we understand that your boat once built becomes part of your family and it's livelihood, so we make sure she is built with the highest level of craftsmanship and the best quality components. So give us a call today at at 541-888-4712 or Contact Us via email and lets work together to get your boat built and ready for ...
A residential and industrial region in the south-east of Mocsow. It was founded on the spot of two villages: Chagino (what is now the Moscow Oil Refinery) and Ryazantsevo (demolished in 1979). in 1960 the town was incorporated into the City of Moscow as a district. Population - 45,000 people (2002). The district is one of the most polluted residential areas in Moscow, due to the Moscow Oil ...
In 1938, it was granted town status. [citation needed]Administrative and municipal status. Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated as Elektrostal Urban Okrug.
Elektrostal is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 58 kilometers east of Moscow. Elektrostal has about 158,000 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.
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