American Tug 395, hull #12...
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They do offer it in a bunk bed layout. We opted out of the additional bunk as we like the openness of the single bunk. I'm thinking man cave/retreat for this space. They have done some interesting modifications on other boats for people on request. One boat has the area converted to a sewing/quilting work shop for an owner!
Yes the plan for the boat includes both ICW and Great Loop trips. Can't wait!
Thanks,
Bruce
twistedtree
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Looking great!
Bruce B Wifey D
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Pilou had a long chat with Joe today at the phone . He said many more complimentary bottles of wine are still waiting for you at his place in San Rafael CA, more than your Dodge truck could hold
I have a question on bottom paint. Do you know what paint they used? Hard or ablative?
I bring it up as I was in a discussion about so many new boats, especially from Europe, used ablative paints and the reason given was that they're often floated and tested, then taken back out of the water for an extended time to finish work and to ship and hard paints loose some of their effectiveness.
I bring it up as I was in a discussion about so many new boats, especially from Europe, used ablative paints and the reason given was that they're often floated and tested, then taken back out of the water for an extended time to finish work and to ship and hard paints loose some of their effectiveness.
Acheron2010
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Gorgeous. Perfect music too.
They use this paint...
I don't know a lot about it yet.
Bruce
It's an ablative, but a "harder ablative," so not supposed to wash off as fast.
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That really is one of the prettiest fiberglass powerboats I've seen in a long time.
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Super exciting!!! Best of luck tomorrow!!!
nautibeaver
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I can only imagine. Good luck getting some shut eye/
"If you sleep with your eyes open, then your dreams happen in real life".
(French proverb).
Bruce, that's a lot of hardware up on that radar arch! Looks great but i'm curious: do you have provisions to be able to easily lower the arch in the event of low bridge clearance, or maybe that's not a concern for where you plan to cruise...?
With any luck you're out on the water right now.
Nomad Willy
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On the east coast, no real issues. Obviously the loop would be a problem.
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David Rive
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What a pretty boat!
Congratulations Bruce.
Congratulations Bruce.
Congratulations on a good berthing.
Over the next week, Sidney is going to have the nicest weather anywhere near you. C'mon over.
Wifey B: YAY
Hope you and Dorsey are both as ecstatic as you should be.
I'd suggest major celebration.
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The placement of your boot stripe looks perfect! Congratulations!
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Congratulations! She looks great!
North Baltic sea
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Wow !!! Congratulations to the new Tug, careless of nautical miles and enjoyable adventures for boat and you!
NBs
NBs
