We arrived in LaConner, WA on March 13 to see our new boat for the first time. She is scheduled to be launched at the end of the month. This time frame gives us great opportunity to see the final build process on the boat, and also to explore the the Pacific Northwest, which we have never visited before. Continue reading The Waiting Game
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A Little More Tug
We’re loving seeing photos of the boat these days. The windows have been installed and the flybridge is in place, which really begins to pull the look together. And check out those horns. Just wait until Bruce pulls the chain for those babies! Continue reading A Little More Tug
Definitely a Tug
Yup, you can sort of see it now: the bones of a tug. Here are a few more photos that show the progress.
Merry Christmas!
We wanted to find a way to share Holiday Cheer with the boat builders at Tomco, but from such a distance, it was hard. After tossing around a few thoughts, we settled on COOKIES! Not just any cookies, but American Tug cookies. Continue reading Merry Christmas!
The Tug Takes Shape
The engine, a Cummins 480 HP QSB-6.7, is en-route by truck from Cummins to American Tug at Tomco Marine in the Pacific Northwest. While the project waits for the engine’s arrival, build progress is slow, but there’s still good stuff happening.
Over the last month, interior components have been constructed on the shop floor, the deck (which is still independent from the hull) is being worked on, electrical systems are being assembled, and some components have been installed in the hull. Continue reading The Tug Takes Shape
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