Étude – Fini
Yesterday we signed the papers to take ownership of Étude. So we’re done, right? Hop aboard, cast off, and away we go. Not so fast. Once the Nordic Tug factory…
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Étude – First Sighting in the Wild
Étude was scheduled to begin sea trials (that is, “Is she leaking?”) on August 16th. I don’t know whether that milestone was met. But our broker, Jeff, sent these photos…
The Plucky Corolla
Let me introduce you to a faithful companion.
Étude – Getting close!
We dropped into the Nordic factory on our way back from Canada. I was hoping for a firm delivery date, but didn’t get one. As best we know, Étude will…
Étude – What a mess!
No, your eyes are not going wonky. All of the photos in this post were taken with a 28mm wide angle lens. I figured I’d need it for the interior…
Étude – Two Become One
It was the best of posts, it was the worst of posts. With apologies to Charles Dickens OK, “worst” may be a little harsh. But it worked with the quote…
Étude – Making Water
“Making water”. Sounds kind of like magic, doesn’t it? Well it’s not magic, it’s misrepresentation. Water-making is really water filtering, and it’s energy-intensive which is why we’re not all drinking…
Étude – Now we’re cookin’
“I love it when a plan comes together” John “Hannibal” Smith, leader of the A-team I agree completely. We were frankly amazed to see how much progress had been made…
Étude – Progress at last!
It’s been quite a while since I was able to show you any progress on Étude. The Nordic Tugs factory is not huge and can’t work on many boats at…
Étude settles in
In the past month it’s become apparent that delivery is not likely to be on time. Small parts are not a problem but Cummins has yet to deliver the engine.…