Northern Marine 75

Saginaw Bay – Northern Marine 75 

Overview

Saginaw Bay has been a loved one owner expedition yacht that recently sold privately to its second owner in 2022 who then completed upgrades of all navigation electronics, AV, networking and major systems in 2024 with the intention of worldwide cruising.  The boat has been purchased into a sales tax paid WA State LLC.  The first owner took meticulous care of Saginaw Bay from when they built her in Anacortes WA to her sale.  The same, hands on exceptional boat manager/captain was an integral part of all work and maintenance on the vessel including the replacement of the original build engine with a better, higher horsepower Lugger commercial duty engine.  There was nothing wrong with the stock engine installation, the original owners just wanted something with better power and performance a few years into owning the vessel.  When boarding, you will marvel that the boat looks and smells like new and that you could eat off the engine room floor.  Saginaw Bay has lived its life predominantly as a PNW cruiser based out of Seattle where it has a 100ft slip.

This blue water boat is ready for world wide cruising for an owner operator couple or captain in the 4th forward stateroom.  Only 4 of these N75 hulls were built to this specification with the 18.5 ft beam and lower freeboard than the larger boats that Northern Marine then built.  These hulls have proven world cruiser reputations and are regarded by owners as perhaps the best boats built by Northern Marine.

Distinctive in the 75 ft expedition yacht market is the large aft boat deck and its 3,000 lb crane capacity.  Rarely found on boats of this size, this boat deck provides incredible flexibility for the owner operator to pick their adventure whether large or small tender, fishing boat, waterski boat, jet ski, water toys, Kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, scooters, motorcycles or whatever is desired.  Easily launched by a couple or individual, the crane’s ability to unload to Port, Starboard or the stern swim platform makes launching easy and accessible.   Currently, a new Highfield 560 19ft (12 person) tender is on deck to Port and either a 14ft aluminum bottom AB RIB or a collection of racked kayaks, paddle boards, bikes or a scooter are to Starboard.

The November 2025 survey records the exceptional condition of the boat and its engines with all maintenance current and the boat is ready to voyage.  With 1,436 gallon capacity of fresh water, up to 4,396 gallons of fuel, and its 700 hp Lugger engine with get home drive on dual generator PTOs, Saginaw Bay can cross oceans safely and efficiently.  While traveling the Pacific Northwest at 9kts as a full displacement trawler, you are likely to arrive sooner than your friends with “faster” semi displacement yachts.  When the weather creates choppy seas, their passengers will want to stay at the dock until sea conditions improve while Saginaw Bay passengers will be comfortable and safe underway.

Saginaw Bay has a unique portside flushdeck design that enhances the indoor living space with a spacious and home like feeling without operational sacrifice.  The voluminous boat deck provides full access to the portside for easy fendering and line control while docking.  There is also a cockpit portside exit door to easily access the dock or a tender.

Saginaw Bay looks, feels and smells like a new boat inside.  It was built by a remarkable Seattle family and was under the care of one professional manager/caretaker from its build and overlapping engagement with the the current second owner.  The boat has been lovingly cared for with an open checkbook. The new current (2nd) owner undertook to fully upgrade and modernize all of the navigation, systems monitoring, audio and visual systems aboard to the very latest and best of what is available from Garmin, Furuno, Flir, etc.  The boat is fully on line and ready to go with considerable redundancies for safety and convenience.  The service and maintenance records demonstrate that this boat can depart for blue water cruising “tomorrow” needing only the next owner to bring their clothes and provisions. The boat will come fully found with housewares and an extensive spares inventory.  Reviewing the maintenance and service logs ,including the dry dock bottom work done in September 2025, demonstrate the readiness for voyaging.  The current owner prepped the boat for the goal of extended family cruising, but a change in the owner’s personal life has made the goal of worldwide cruising not possible.  So Saginaw Bay is ready and waiting to take the next owner make their dreams reality.

Saginaw Bay is ready for cruising near and far with a fuel range approaching 5,000 Nautical Miles, full Maretron monitoring systems, Garmin 9000 series 4k Electronics, 4 staterooms, 4 full bathrooms and a 5th cockpit bathroom, recently serviced Naiad stabilizers, ABT proportional hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, 2 wing stations with full visibility from bow to stern, a Dockmate remote control for single handed operation (docking and anchoring), two generators, redundancy all around and a get home drive that can run off of either genset PTO.  Additionally, owner’s of Northern 75s with the twin rudder system like that on Saginaw Bay remark that these boats have a design that is incredibly maneuverable and stable in all sea conditions.  The 18.5 foot beam and formidable bulbous bow makes these boats incredibly seaworthy, but still manageable for a couple to maintain and operate compared to boats with increased height, freeboard and beam.   Saginaw Bay is an adventure ship that can comfortably coastal or blue water cruise with minimal limitation.  It is ideal for the active owner who wants to choose their adventure, making the most of the boat deck’s size and flexibility.

Salon

The salon can be entered from the Starboard covered deck or Stern through watertight doors.  The open plan welcomes with U shaped Salon seating and 2 large leather swivel chairs ahead of the hidden pop up 4k LG TV (2024 new) with surround sound.  Abutting the sofa which has hidden full storage underneath is beautiful sofa height cabinetry providing ample storage and access to the large 8 person dinging table.   Additional cabinetry on the forward side of the dining table, below the kitchen peninsula, contains custom built in drawers and woodwork securing plates, glassware cookware etc.  The large U shaped kitchen has honed dark granite counters and an exceptional carved backsplash of swimming Chinook salmon.   Elegance, comfort, utility and the feeling of home abound.

There is a large food pantry with latching pull out drawers across from the kitchen which then turns the corner to a hidden icemaker and large size full height storage cabinets.  Across from the dining table, past the starboard entry door, a long low cabinet contains the media systems for surround sound and full boat audio and video streaming.  Above the cabinetry is a new Samsung Frame TV displaying your choice of rotating art, Garmin helm data, Maretron enabled monitoring screens, full boat camera systems, a second TV for Starlink based streaming or gaming or a full computer workstation for trip planning or internet searching.   A similar Frame TV setup also exists in the master, pilothouse and forward stateroom with comparable functions. These systems are meant to provide the possibility of engagement between the Pilothouse and Salon or other locations when underway, at the dock or at anchor to monitor things like power draws while in the kitchen, weather conditions, visibility around the boat, etc.  The second pop up LG 4K TV is is ready for home theater via Starlink streaming or selecting from the thousand plus movies and TV shows on the non streaming video server tied into Apple TV when satellite internet bandwidth consumption is not desired.

All windows in the salon have custom wood blinds for privacy or shading that enhance the warm feeling of being at home.  Beige, wool Berber carpets also have covers for high traffic areas to help manage cleaning.   The salon also has a coat closet at entry with a shoe rack, vacuum storage and two security system keypads.

Galley

The spacious Galley is located on the main deck, midship.  There are 2 large opening side windows that are constructed of 1/2" tempered glass can dog shut or can be propped open for screened ventilation.  There is ample counter space for cooking or family style serving to the 8 person dinging table beyond the charcoal black honed granite peninsula countertop.

• Beautiful charcoal black honed granite countertops with custom carved backsplash of Chinook salmon above the cooktop.
• Large double stainless steel sink with disposal
• Bosch stainless steel dishwasher (2024)
• Miele electric cooktop with 4 burners
• Microwave above cooktop with range vent blower and lighting
• GE Monogram convection oven
• Stainless steel Sub Zero side by side refrigerator and freezer with an ice maker (fully serviced and rebuilt cooling system in 2024.  Temperatures monitored by Maretron system
• Kitchenaid 3/4 hp garbage disposal
• High gloss Teak tongue and groove flooring (with optional cover for protection)
• Fully stocked with cookware, dishes, silverware extra sets of dishware and glassware for dinner parties.
• Large pantry with pull out locking drawers making access to all things easy and
• Custom expanding spice cabinet
• Pull out trash drawer for trash and recycling with easy extra garbage back storage
• Easy visibility to Samsung Frame TV with ability to provide Maretron based monitoring for AC/DC Amperage draws for managing current loads on shore power or generator power.  Ship wide monitoring fully accessible.
• Above counter storage cabinets for daily dishware and glassware.

General Stateroom Layout

Past the galley are two sets of stairs, one going straight up to the Pilothouse, and short set  curving down along the Starboard side to a landing for entry to the Owner’s suite forward.   Passing the owner’s suite and turning to the stern presents another set of stairs that go to a landing upon with glass doors of the electrical breaker panels to your left and then another short set of stairs taking you to the VIP and Guest suites which are to Starboard.   Across from the Guest suite is a full bathroom to Port.  Before the Guest suite is a hall door that can be left open or closed and beyond it is another hall door that can separate the laundry room and the entrance to the engine room from living areas.  The fourth stateroom is accessed forward of the Pilothouse via a set of down stairs along the Port side. This can be the captain/mate stateroom or a guest stateroom with 3 comfortable bunks and a full private bath with the same elegant honed granite and wood finishes of to the other 3 bathrooms.

Owners suite

The owner's suite is below the Pilothouse on its own level.  It is extremely quiet and private.  The full beam suite is adorned with the warm tones of bookmatched cherry wood for a light warm feeling.  It has a walk around, island queen berth and generous storage with a bank of built in drawers forward, cabinets to starboard and his and hers cedar closets on either side forward.  Below the bed are additional pull out drawers.  A new Samsung Frame TV looks like artwork but also provides full TV function.  There is a WIIM streaming box stereo controller that provides single room or full boat audio to the 2 in ceiling speakers.  Source audio selected by user from WIIM app on phone or IPAD.  Fully networked into boat media systems.  Above the port side built in nightstand is a large new 10 inch Seatronx touchscreen navigation and computer monitoring station so that the ships systems, anchor watch, audible alarms and weather are available to the owner 24/7 as desired.  To the port is the ensuite head with a full separate shower stall with honed bull-nose granite countertops and fresh water headhunter head.

• His and Hers 2 door cedar lined large hanging closets on each side of built in cabinetry
• Sixteen drawers forward to keep things organized and neat, full linen cabinets to starboard, and under bed pull out drawers all with latches that can be prevented from opening underway
• Bedside LED reading lights
• Built in nightstands with storage
• Dimmable overhead lighting
• LED strip lighting under bed
• Expansive under bed storage
• Multiple drawers and clothing storage options
• Entertainment center with TV
• Maretron monitoring on large 11.5 inch Seatronx touch screen monitor with full Maretron computer system.
• Samsung Frame TV looks like artwork and not a TV. Full TV functionality. Fully Networked.  Starlink connected for streaming or access boat’s video server for no bandwidth consumption of TV/Movies.
• WIIM (Sonos Competitor) streaming box and amplifier for built in speaker control and single room or full boat media selection via dials or phone/ipad  based app. User selects audio source from their device or can use full boat networking.
• 2 in ceiling stereo speakers
• 2 Long wood countertops with one having a hidden laundry nook
• Marine Air Systems AH-Passport HVAC control
• Operable port holes with ventilation screens
• Removable, storable wood blackout window covers
• USB Charging on both sides of bed
• Luxurious high pile wool berber carpet
• All linens and towels

Owners suite bathroom

• Large, opening port hole with removable wood blackout/privacy shade
• Headhunter fresh water marine head with clean simple one touch push to flush button.
• Separate, glass door enclosed shower with temperature control valve and shower wand and seat shelf in shower
• Honed bull nose granite countertops
• Beautiful tile flooring
• Storage drawers, medicine Cabinet in wall and under cabinets
• Various lighting options
• Vent fan
• Towel/robe hooks

VIP Stateroom

The VIP suite is to starboard with its own bathroom.  The suite also has the warm tones of bookmatched cherry wood for a light warm feeling.  It has a walk around, island queen berth. Either side of the bed has built in nightstands and shelving.  Above the bed is a window with a removable black out shade.  The window is just above the water level so looking out provides an exceptional viewing experience underway.  The window does not open so the room has its own variable speed outside air blower control for ventilation that works extremely well creating a fresh air atmosphere.   There is a ceder lined closet and bank of built in storage drawers.  To the port is the ensuite head with a full separate shower stall with honed bull-nose granite countertops and fresh water headhunter head.  There is a WIIM streaming box stereo controller that provides single room or full boat audio to the 2 in ceiling speakers.  Source audio selected by user from WIIM app on phone or IPAD.  Fully networked into boat media systems.

• Island queen berth
• Bedside LED reading lights
• Built in nightstands with storage and bookshelves
• Dimmable overhead lighting
• LED strip lighting under bed
• Expansive under bed storage
• Multiple drawers and clothing storage options
• Prewired with CAT6 network outlet and power for fast and easy TV plug in on countertop or wall mounting if so desired
• WIIM (Sonos Competitor) streaming box and amplifier for built in speaker control and single room or full boat media selection via dials or phone/ipad  based app. User selects audio source from their device or can use full boat networking.
• 2 in ceiling stereo speakers
• USB Charging on both sides of bed
• Luxurious high pile wool berber carpet
• All linens and towels
• Marine Air Systems Ah-Passport control panel
• In room outside air ventilation blower with speed control knob in closet (very quiet)
• Linens and towels
• Hidden bookmatched touch opening door panel low on wall to a watertight hatch that provides full access to tank room and forward to bulbous bow.  Large lit storage area. Also serves as noise abatement from rest of boat

VIP suite bathroom

• Headhunter fresh water marine head
• Separate, glass door enclosed shower with temperature control valve and shower wand and seat shelf in shower
• Honed bull nose granite countertop
• Beautiful tile flooring
• Storage drawers, medicine Cabinet in wall and under cabinets
• Various lighting options
• Vent fan
• Towel/robe hooks

Guest Staterooms

Starboard guest staterooms located midship, forward of the engine room the continued beautiful bookmatched wood craftsmanship.  There is a twin bed layout with built in center nightstand and bookshelf.  Above one bed is a window with a removable black out shade.   The window is just above the water level so viewing provides an exceptional viewing experience underway.   The window does not open so the room has its own variable speed outside air blower control for ventilation that works extremely well for a fresh air atmosphere.  There is a ceder lined closet and bank of built in storage drawers.   There is a WIIM streaming box stereo controller that provides single room or full boat audio to the 2 in ceiling speakers.  Source audio selected by user from WIIM app on phone or IPAD.  Fully networked into boat media systems.  The room has a cedar lined closet, built in drawer storage and a shelf that has prewired CAT6 networking and power to easily add a TV on shelf or mounted on wall.

There bathroom/shower for this bedroom is directly across the hall from this stateroom.  The hall also has a door that can be closed off between the Guest and VIP stateroom to increase privacy for this stateroom such that it has the benefits of being more like it is en suite.

• Stateroom has 2 Twin beds
• Built in nightstands with storage and bookshelves
• Dimmable overhead lighting
• Strip lighting under bed
• Bank of built in drawers
• Prewired with CAT6 network outlet and power for fast and easy TV plug in on countertop or wall mounting if so desired
• WIIM (Sonos Competitor) streaming box and amplifier for built in speaker control and single room or full boat media selection via dials or phone/ipad  based app. User selects audio source from their device or can use full boat networking.
• 2 in ceiling stereo speakers
• USB Charging at nightstand
• Luxurious high pile wool berber carpet
• Marine Air AH-Passport HVAC control panel
• In room outside air ventilation blower with speed control knob in closet (very quiet)
• Closet with cedar lining
• Under bed storage
• 110 and USB outlets
• Linens and towels

Guest Hall Bathroom

• In hall directly across from Guest Bedroom
• Headhunter fresh water marine head
• Separate, glass door enclosed shower with temperature control valve and shower wand and seat shelf in shower
• Honed bull nose granite countertop
• Beautiful tile flooring
• Storage drawers, medicine Cabinet in wall and under cabinets
• Various lighting options
• Vent fan
• Window in bathroom
• Towel/robe hooks

Laundry Room / Engine Room Entrance Companionway

Past the Guest bedroom is a hall/room that is just before the entrance to the engine room contains the laundry.  Next to the laundry room sink and over under storage cabinets are new front loading stacked Bosch 800 Series washer and dryer laundry (2025).  The laundry sink has a customer panel insert that allows it to function as a laundry folding surface.  This area is a comfortable sized space with a door to close it off from the guest staterooms.  Mounted on the wall next to the entryway is a full touchscreen computer monitor with a separate Maretron computer that enables all systems to be monitored from this location.  This serves as a great support to work and activity around the engine room.

Crew Quarters/4th Guest Cabin

The triple bunk, en suite crew quarters (4th Stateroom)  is accessed by a set of stairs on the forward, port side of the Pilothouse. This bright cabin is all the way forward with 3 berths and its own bathroom.  There is a ceder lined closet and bank of built in storage drawers.  There is a new Samsung Frame TV that can be used for entertainment or monitoring all of the systems in the boat.  There is a WIIM streaming box stereo controller that provides single room or full boat audio to the 2 in ceiling speakers.  Source audio selected by user from WIIM app on phone or IPAD.  Fully networked into boat media systems.  The crew quarter is finished with comparable quality to the rest of the boat and would be a favorite for kids.  With its own bathroom it is a comfortable guest cabin.

• Recessed overhead dimmable lighting
• Marine Air Systems HVAC control panel
• LED reading lights
• Bomar 100 series Aluminum emergency egress hatch with smoked panel.
• Operable Port light
• Samsung Frame TV looks like artwork and not a “TV”. Full TV functionality. Fully Networked.  Starlink connected for streaming or access boat’s video server for no bandwidth consumption of TV/Movies.
• WIIM (Sonos Competitor) streaming box and amplifier for built in speaker control and single room or full boat media selection via dials or phone/ipad  based app. User selects audio source from their device or can use full boat networking.
• 2 in ceiling stereo speakers
• USB Charging at nightstand

Crew Quarters/4th Stateroom Bathroom

• Headhunter fresh water marine head
• Separate, glass door enclosed shower with temperature control valve and shower wand and seat shelf in shower
• Honed bull nose granite countertop
• Beautiful tile flooring
• Storage drawers, medicine Cabinet in wall and under cabinets
• Window in bathroom

Pilothouse

The exceptionally laid out pilothouse also feels like second seating area with its exceptional visibility and openness.  It is complete with windows on all sides, a 5 section windshield, weathertight heavy duty sliding Freeman port and starboard doors, a lovely elevated L-shaped settee, aft pilot berth, thoughtfully laid out custom dash, a chart table, a work area and a pop up Samsung Frame TV that also provides viewing of ships functions (2025).  All of the ships navigation related and networking systems were replaced and upgraded in 2024-2025 and a custom dash face was fabricated to hold the screens.   Additionally, all systems are easily accessed under the dash by a set of double doors into an area that is well lit and fully labeled to easy finding what is needed.

Outside of each pilothouse door is a wing station to operate the boat with full engine, thrusters and rudder control with rudder position indicator. Visibility is outstanding from bow to stern from wing stations making docking easier.

• Leather upholstered helm seat & movable second seat that quietly stows behind the captains chair when not in use to keep the space open.
• Various bookshelves, cabinets, drawers and storage
• Fusion Apollo stereo system with in ceiling speakers and WIIM streaming box
• Spacious and comfortable pilot's berth
• Overhead dimmable, warm white or red LED lighting
• Variable Exalto windshield wiper control 5x.
• High Gloss teak tongue and groove flooring with wool carpet inserts at the two doors.
• Upholstered L-shaped settee, lounge area with high gloss finished burl table with hidden trash holder.
• Aft pilots berth seating/sleeping behind the settee
• Operable window to Boat deck behind pilots berth
• x3 LED red chart lights
• 12 and 24 VDC Electrical Panel, located on the port side of the helm
• Blue Sea USB Charging ports
• Marine Air Systems HVAC control panel
• HP Copier/Printer
• Both Wing stations contain full engine and thruster controls with rudder position indicators.
• Easy access under dash via large double door to all systems