NORTHERN LIGHT


Guests 6 guests
Cabins 3 cabins
Crew 0 crew
Children Allowed  Children Allowed
No Pets  No Pets
Smoking Allowed  Smoking Allowed

  • Type: Power
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Year Refit: 2008
  • Builder: Hatteras
  • Size: 74 ft | 22 m
  • High Price: $33,000
  • Low Price: $33,000
  • Currency: USD
  • Summer Locations: Pacific NW
  • Winter Locations: Pacific NW

Layout Layout

Cabins Cabins
Individual DirectTV satellite TV box and Blu-Ray DVD player in each guest stateroom plus the Main Salon.

Top Deck is accessed via a ladder from the Pilothouse.

A. Master Stateroom with center-line, walk-around King Bed. Ensuite bathroom with bathtub. Also includes a large Dressing Room/Office. Ample daylight with large windows and 4 large opening ports with screens for fresh air.
B. VIP Stateroom with Double Bed.
C. Port Stateroom with two single beds.

VIP and Port Staterooms share a Guest Bathroom with shower.

Crew are forward in separate crew accommodations with separate bathroom and shower. With 3 crew, one crew member sleeps on the top deck / flying bridge.
  • King Beds: 1
  • Double Beds: 1
  • Twin Beds: 1

Crew Crew
Charterers can choose 2 crew or 3 crew on booking.

For smaller groups, Captain Wes and a Chef as 2 crew have had Rave Reviews!

Owner Operator Captain Wes Heinmiller is vastly experienced.

Captain Wes Heinmiller was born in Long Beach, California in 1954 to a boating family. When Wes was fifteen years old, he sailed to the Fiji Islands and resided there for two years with his family. He came back to Long Beach and started a marine repair, piloting & management company that is still in business today. Wes has worked in many aspects of the marine industry from sales to installation, and finally decided that yacht chartering is his forte. Wes piloted several boats for the motion picture and television industry: Riptide, Winds of War, Tequila Sunrise, Days of Our Lives, and The Bold & The Beautiful. Having a 1,600 ton Masters License with S.T.C.W. training, towing & sailing endorsements, Wes spends his time between his work in Newport Beach, CA and his residence on Orcas Island, WA. Wes’s marine capabilities are vast and his repair capabilities extensive. He has an excellent association with the Coast Guard from certifying four of his last boats. Wes has renovated nine Chris Crafts back from ruins in all sizes from 18′ Holiday speedboats to 65′ Coast Guard Certified Constellations & Commanders. He will guarantee a memorable trip.
  • Captain: Wes Heinmiller
  • Language: English

  • Crew: 0
  • Crew Smokes: No
  • Crew Has Pets: No

Menu Menu

All cuisine is tailored to guest preferences.  

 

Sample Breakfast Menu

 

Copper River Sandwich

Cold Smoked Sockeye Salmon accompanied with Capers, Red Onion, Avocado, Lemon Arugula Salad, and Garlic Aioli.

 

Three Egg Omelet

Roasted Root Vegetables with Hint of Tarragon and English Pea Puree. White Truffle Essence.

 

Hot Cereal with Grapefruit.

Stone Oats, Ruby Red Grapefruit Drizzled with Brown Sugar Maple Glaze.

 

Bacon and Eggs

French Omelet shimmied with Seattle’s Best Cured Bacon. Sauce Hollandaise.

 

Sample Lunches

 

Free Bird Sandwich

Red Bird Chicken, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Avocado Aioli. Served with French Onion Soup.

 

Mussels

Steamed Artichoke, Pernod and fennel Broth. Grilled Brioche.

 

Halibut Sandwich

Miso Honey Marinated Fillet Topped with Alder Smoked Tomato Compote.

 

Open Face King Crab Cake Sandwich

Tarragon Aioli, Roasted Corn, Fig Balsamic.

 

Sample Dinner Menu

 

Halibut Cheeks

Peppadew Mash. Beet Pico de Gillo

                                                             

Planked Salmon

Traditional with Morels, White Chanterelles, and Fiddle Heads. Chef’s Choice Sauce.

 

Filet Royal

9oz Center Cut, Roasted Shallots, Mushroom Duexelle, Truffle Mash, and Seattle’s Freshened Garden Greens.  

 

Fresh Catch Three Ways

Chef’s Choice 


Amenities 6 Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ
  • Ice Maker
  • Ipod
  • Jacuzzi
  • Swim Platform

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Rates Rates
7 nights: $33,000 Charter Fee $3,382.50 Tax $9,900 APA $6,600 Gratuity (advised) $52,882.50 Total For shorter charters, please inquire. INCLUDED IN CHARTER FEE: Yacht, 2 or 3 crew. NOT INCLUDED IN CHARTER FEE: 1. Tax: 10.25% 2. All expenses (charged at cost: fuel, all guest and crew food and beverages, any docking). 3. Customary crew gratuity at charterer's discretion (20% of Charter Fee advised) 30% APA deposit for expenses - any funds not spent fully refundable. Cruising Speed: 10-20 knots 10 gallons per hour at 9.5 knots 80 gallons per hour at 20 knots Final payment due 2 months before charter start date.

Reviews Reviews
Seattle to the San Juan Islands, 6 nights
USA family comments: "We loved everything about the trip. Captain Wes and Chef Derek were the perfect fit, as was Northern Light, for our family."
10 out of 10!
"I'm giving Wes, the boat and your company 10's across the board. We had a great time. Wes was very professional. The boat was very well kept for a yacht of its age. Your service was also outstanding. Thank you for making our experience such a good one."
A fine time in the San Juan Islands
"I spoke with the family and they were delighted with the yacht, crew, and area." - Charter Broker
10 out of 10!
"I would give this charter a 10. (This having been our first charter, I have no point of comparison, other than our prior vacations. This was definitely a 10 in comparison.) Wes, Greg and Rachel were an exceptional crew. They worked very hard to deliver an outstanding trip. Very professional, yet kind and friendly. Wes is an excellent yachtsman. Safety was paramount, and we always knew we were in good hands. Our youngest daughter spent considerable time with Wes at the bridge, and learned much about the sea and boating. Greg's cooking was wonderful and we enjoyed his company. Rachel interacted beautifully with our family and took great care of us. Northern Light was quite comfortable and she was spotless. Wes obviously takes great pride in her and keeps her in tip-top shape. Ventilation was never a problem. We enjoyed the cuisine very much. Every meal was delightful. We loved the area. You were quite helpful in guiding us first-timers. I cannot think of anything more you could have done. We look forward to future charter adventures."
Everything was wonderful
"Everything was wonderful. We can't wait to do it again."
"Quality is a rare thing." - Victor Wild
"Captain Wes, Jenn and Greg, Thank you for a week of quality in every way! We appreciate you."
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