Victory Tug
The Lord Nelson Victory Tug is a brand of recreational trawler designed by James Backus[1] and produced by Lord Nelson Yachts, Inc. based in Seattle, Washington in the United States.
Delivery of the first 37-foot hull was in 1983. A total of eighty-six Victory Tugs ranging in length from 37 to 49 feet (11 to 15 m) were built. The tugs are no longer in production, the last one being delivered in 1997.[2]
Models[edit]
| No. Produced[3] | Length Overall (feet/meters) | Draft | Staterooms / Heads | Diesel Engine hp (typical) | Typical Cruising Speed | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 36' 11" / 11m | 3' 6" / 1.1m | 1 / 1 | 150 × 1 | 7 knots | 1,200 mi |
| 3 | 40' 11" / 13m | 4' 4" / 1.3m | 1 / 1 | 210 × 1 | 7.5 knots | 1,000 mi |
| 8 | 48' 10" / 15m | 5' 8" / 1.7m | 2 / 2 | 225 × 2 | 9 knots | 3,000 mi |
Similar boats[edit]
Other motor yachts built in the style of a tugboat include American Tugs manufactured by Tomco Marine Group, Inc., in La Conner, Washington, USA; Nordic Tugs built in Burlington, Washington, USA; Ranger Tugs made in Kent, Washington, USA; and the Sundowner Tug (no longer in production).
References[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- Sea Magazine, December 2006, Lord of the Tugs
- The Kitsap Sun, August 26, 2006, Shawna Walls, Tugboats Steaming Around Kitsap
- 2007 Powerboat Guide, Ed McNew, "Lord Nelson 37 Victory Tug, 1984-89", p. 896
- Soundings Online Magazine "Ready and able . . .Tugs reflect the working-class heritage of their forebears."
- Western Boatman magazine, October/November 1984 (cover photo), "Lord Nelson Victory 37 Tug"
External links[edit]
- Classic Yacht Magazine, Victory in Seattle, p. 26-31, Dec. 2006/Winter 2007
- Classic Yacht Magazine, Living Legends (Jim Backus), p. 32-34, Dec. 2006/Winter 2007
- Classic Yacht Magazine, Victory in The Pacific, p. 58-64, Spring 2007
- Lord Nelson Victory Tug Owners Association
- Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology