Strong Tug

[Danny_Labrador]

I came across this

and this

in Elba, its obviously a Tug Boat and its name is STRONG.

Its looks haunt me, where’s it from originally ?, its says Clyde all over itself to me. Obviously been converted to a luxury motor yacht (?) why why why ?

Anyone know ?

 

[stevebirch2002]

Dont know but if I was to get a MOBO then that would be the one! No parking problems, no arguements about give way boat...The list is endless!

 

[Twister_Ken]

Clyde?

Says New York or San Francisco to me.

 

[Danny_Labrador]

Re: Clyde?

You`re right it`s San Francisco.... I think... is that where it reminds me of ? ...... I`ve got to find out !!!! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[powerskipper]

Re: Clyde?

when you do could you let me know.
Thats the kind of ship that would appeal to me. I like things that are a bit different. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[tugboat]

She's an American pusher tug. The bow is designed to fit into a notch on the stern of a barge. She's meant for sheltered waters - wonder how she got to Elba? Deck cargo presumably. Wouldn't want to take her out in the deep blue. The fine bow would spend more time under the water than above it! No reserve buoyancy. All that said, she's a beaut.

 

[Piers]

The American mag, Passage Maker, is full of these types of boats - trawlers and tugs for leisure users. Try using their Forum (Message Board) to find out.

 

[Micky]

What a super looking boat. Guess the owner must be very proud with that one, far better then those other jelly moulds she has each side of her.

 

[Peppermint]

Re: Quite a number

of these boats were recently "demobed" from US base on Southampton Water. They were moored in Southampton on the Itchen, repainted and moved along.
They're kind of cute aren't they?