Some photos of another tug I’m working on. The inspiration is BEAUPRE, but not to be a duplication. Next couple of photos are the massing study I always perform to get a sense of size & location.
F/G hull of the Brooklyn tug is the start point. The rest from scratch. This one is designed for actual towing; a first build type for me. As such it won’t be too detailed with components easily knocked off.

Towing bits structural & placement.

Ballast & running gear. Next step after massing study, cardboard mock-ups.

Okay; now into the woods.😁

Maiden splash 🤞.
- No leaks.
- Motor runs cool.
- Rock to adjust ballast. Weigh & replace with lead.
- Expo adjust required to eliminate twitchy rudder response.

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Well, it’s nearing completion. A few in-water photos today from a fun float in Scarborough, Me.

A few more Maine photos for this one also. Photo credits to P. Schapiro.
Prior to this event I increased the size of the rudder because of poor backing down response. Even now with the “barn door” rudder backing response remains poor. 😠

Only been tinkering with QUICKWATER while beginning two other builds. Finally can call it complete. Haven’t splashed since I installed a servo extender on the rudder to improve response when backing. 🤞🤞Probably will change to a four-bladed prop I have.
Not a lot of detail on this one since I hope to use it in towing events. Nothing tender added that might get torn off.