Arctic Light (originally Nisku), was designed in 1970 by William Garden after the North Sea Trawler Yacht style, and built by Bent Jesperson with Dave and Kathy Thomas at Philbrook’s Boatyard, in Sidney, B.C..

She was used for many years on the remote coastal waters of British Columbia by Dwain Howard in the construction, and operations of the premier Hakai Fishing Lodge.

After many modern upgrades her current owners, one an expedition ship captain and the other a documentary filmmaker, continue to operate and maintain Arctic Light on the supernaturally beautiful coastal waters of the Salish and Haida Nations, Alaska, and British Columbia.

Arctic Light is one of the most iconic of the yachts designed by William Garden and represents the finest of Pacific Northwest boat design and craftsmanship.

Arctic Light is a USCG Documented Vessel imported into Canada and berthed on Vancouver Island at Van Isle Marina in a transferable slip.

Hull Construction:

• Carvel planked 2" vertical grain Douglas fir and red cedar on 2 3/8" x 3" steam bent white oak frames on 12" centers.
• 7 1/2" x 14" x 56' Douglas fir keel timber.
• 10" wide gum wood stem.
• Raked stem and canoe stern.
• 1 3/4" x 3 1/2" Douglas fir stringers, 8 per side.
• 2" x 6" clamp and 3" x 5" shelf.
• 2 5/8" x 4 1/2" yellow cedar deck beams on 15" to 18" centers.
• 1 1/4" x 2" vertical grain Douglas fir decks over two layers of 5/8" ply and epoxy.
• Cabin sides are plywood with fiberglass overlay.

Propulsion:

• single Caterpillar D333 diesel
• TwinDisc reduction
• Naiad 254 active hydraulic roll stabilization
• Dual Racor fuel filtration
• Cruising at 8 knots consuming approx 3 gal/hr
• 2000 gal fuel capacity