American Tugs at Sullivan Bay - 4th of July

I wish to thank Chris, Debbie, Susie, Steve, Rob and the whole crew at Sullivan Bay for putting on a great 4th of July event at Sullivan Bay.  You made the American Tug fleet very welcome on your docks.  

Sullivan Bay is a very cool floating home and yacht community located in the Broughton Island Group, British Columbia, Canada.  Swing past in your American Tug, the crew will make you welcome.

Fall Fling in La Conner!

The 2013 Fall Fling at La Conner

September 13th -15th

South Basin - La Conner Marina

We are bringing the American Tug Owners to La Conner for fall of 2013, back home to La Conner Marina and Tomco Marine Group where all the boats were built.   It will be fun to see all of the American Tugs back on the Swinomish and their owners enjoying the town.

 

The American Tug Owners have chosen to hold a fun "fling" event this fall allowing plenty of time for casual socializing and fun. 

There will be a few scheduled events:

Friday - September 12th at 5:30pm: Barbecue at Tomco/American Tug - maybe a pig roast, but definitely something will be burning.  This is a hosted event by the factory.

Saturday - September 13th at 10am:  Seminar at Tomco/American Tug - Come past the factory and we will have a good talk.  See what we have been up to this year.  

Saturday - September 13th dinner:  No host dinner at the La Conner Prime Rib & Seafood House.   We have a banquet room reserved.     www.laconnerseafood.com

 

We will come up with some other fun events... but not too many!

Interested owners should contact the La Conner Marina (360-466-3118) for reservations.  Plan to stay on the South Guest Dock as it is closest to the town of La Conner and an easy walk.  The earlier you reserve the better.  Stay tuned as more details will be forthcoming this summer on:  

www.americantugnews.com. 

 

"The owners committee will continue to assist in the background as we try to emulate the popular Spring Fling of Deer Harbor hosted by Rex and Susan Chadwell of FLEXIBLE the last couple of years.  We are excited to still have an opportunity to visit with each other, share cruising news and make a nuisance of ourselves around the factory.  Owners “On Foot” should also consider a “Drive By” as there are excellent accommodations in La Conner such as the Channel Lodge, which is adjacent to the South Basin Guest Moorage."

Happy Cruising

Sam and Diane Hill (JADE PRINCESS)

Dennis and Patricia Dorratcague (PETER D)
Jim and Lynn Freeman (MAGNUS)

American Tug 395 - Next available is hull #9!

Click here for full information on our next American Tug 395.

 

Call Steve today and let’s talk tugs! Anytime at 360-466-2961

New Product: The American Tug 485

Tomco Marine Group is proud to announce their latest boat, the new AT-485

The new American Tug 485

 

At just under 50-feet (49’11″ with anchor!) she will be the perfect size for the long distance cruiser. The new American Tug 485 offers a large salon with opportunities for owners choice of arrangement.

 

Large salon with perfected lounging space, shown with optional dinette

 

Using American Tugs time proven Lynn Senour semi-displacement hull form, the 485 will deliver excellent efficiency at speed and incredible stability provided by her hard chines and full keel. The long keel allows smooth tracking and protects the running gear.
 

We have been meeting with and listening to owners of our American Tug 435′s, 395′s and 365′s in an effort to learn how we can build the very best boats possible. “Our boat owners have tremendous amounts of experience and are very sharp, they love their American Tugs” quoted Mike Schoppert, President of Tomco Marine Group. The input has helped perfect the space utilization and kept the focus on how the boats are really used.

The AT-485 will be available with a variety of salon layouts including either an “L-shaped or U-shaped” settee, a forward dinette, desk or bar area. The traditional pilothouse can have a companionway to the optional upper flybridge or “skylounge seating area”. The large aft cockpit can be accessed via a single or optional french double-door. Twin swivel chairs and a 40-inch hidden/rising LED television are standard equipment. “The owners need to be comfortable while on extended cruises, these boats will be covering a lot of miles” said Steve Scruggs, sales manager at Tomco Marine Group.

 

Specifications:
Length Overall: 48.96-feet plus anchor (designed to fit into a 50-foot slip)
Length at Waterline: 44-feet
Beam: 15′ 10″
Draft: 4′ 10″
Displacement: 34,000 Pounds Light Load
Power: Single Cummins QSC-550 8.3L Diesel
Range: 1,700 NM

 

Contact Steve Scruggs, CPYB at American Tugs & Trawlers for full information on the new AT-485. Now offering the American Tugs factory direct to the west coast. Anytime at 360-466-2961 or steve@americantugs.com

Spring Fling 2013 Photos

Spring Fling at Deer Harbor Marina, Orcas Island

 

We had 27 boats and 58 people make the event, and this is all before opening day of boating!

 

Thank you to Rex & Susan for arranging a wonderful weekend.

 

 

American Tug 395 at Victoria Harbour Boat Show

April 18-21 at Victoria's Inner Harbour

American Tugs & Trawlers will be displaying the brand new AT-395 hull #6 at the Victoria Show.  Come on down to the show and see me.  Hull #6 is available now and is ready for spring cruising. 

Update: Hull #6 is now sold!

 

Call me for full details on this new boat.  Anytime at 206-930-6139.

 

Boat Show & Open House at American Tug

New Moorage - Boats on Display - April 5, 6 & 7
 
Please come and help American Tug celebrate their new display moorage & brokerage. Boat Show and Open House on April 5-7. The new moorage behind the factory will be full of great boats. Hot dogs at Noon each day!

Sold Boat: 2008 American Tug 34 - Forever Friday

2008 American Tug 34   Forever Friday   Now Sold

A beautiful listing from Expedition Yacht Sales.  She is in great shape and is well equipped, ready to cruise!

I worked closely with the owner when Tomco Marine built Forever Friday. Gorgeous "Cabernet" hull with neutral "Cashmere" interior.  She has the Cummins Electronic 380hp engine, Northern Lights 6Kw genset, Tomco stainless stern davit, Walker Bay inflatable with Nissan engine, Raymarine electronics,  bow thruster, Magnum Energy inverter with 600AH AGM battery bank.  All the most popular options!

Update:  Forever Friday is now sold.  Call Steve for latest AT avaialbilities at 360-466-2961 or visit www.trawlerrow.com


Full details and over 60-photos are here.

Please let me know how I can help you find your next boat or sell your existing.  I work hard and am very honest. 

Thank you,

Steve  Scruggs
Anytime: 206-930-6139

Mark Bunzel to lead Inside Passage seminar

Program for Inside Passage and Alaska Bound Cruisers
March 22-24, 2013 • Anacortes Marine Tech Center

 

 

My friend Mark Bunzel is leading a comprehensive cruising seminar program designed for those planning to cruise to British Columbia and up the Inside Passage to Southeast Alaska.  His seminars are very well organized and present very current information.

Cruising experts will present strategies and practical tips for preparing to go, preparing your boat, planning for weather and suggested itineraries.

The sessions will discuss the best places to go as well as where to find shrimp, crab, salmon, halibut - and the best restaurants and shopping. Our experts have current information and local knowledge from cruising last season.

Classes will take place at the Marine Tech Center on the Anacortes waterfront, just a short walk from the Cap Sante Marina. Slips are available through the Cap Sante Marina harbor office (360-293-0694). For those driving, we have several recommended hotels in Anacortes with discount rates.

Call 360-299-8500, or email seminar@FineEdge.com today to reserve your seats for this event.

Download Registration Brochure

Program Cost: $395 per couple, $225 for individual

Skagit Sets Sail exhibit at Skagit Historical Museum

New exhibit at the Skagit Historical Museum chronicles the County's maritime past.

 

Skagit Sets Sail brochure

Download the Skagit Sets Sail brochure here.

This exhibit looks interesting.  The maritime past of La Conner and the greater Skagit County area is important and helped lead to the development of the American Tug.  The County was founded on Agriculture, Logging, Fishing, Shipping and Boatbuilding and continues all of those traditions today.

One of the very first fiberglass boat builders, Skagit Plastics, was founded in La Conner in 1954.  Today the Skagit Valley is home to American Tug, Nordic Tug, Fathom Boats, Janicki Industries, Fibrex Corp, Northern Marine and San Juan Composites all working in Fiberglass.

The Skagit Historical Museum is perched on the hill in the middle of La Conner, and from their observation deck you can see the American Tug facility at the north basin of the La Conner Marina.

General information, hours and exhibit information can be found here.