How bad, can bad be?… a “fixer upper” maybe.

[Vinny]

Looks rough, but thinking a good power wash, and some buffing?

Eyeing this as a possible next boat rebuild if it works out.

 

[Delta Riverat]

By all means...if you like, go for it. Me thinks that baby is ready for the gas cutters.

 

[Mako]

why is there a lattice boom crane on the bow?

 

[Mac2]

You are talking about the two steel beams, correct?

 

[Delta Riverat]

On second look the glass looks pretty good.

 

[psneeld]

You are talking about the two steel beams, correct?

I'm thinking.......... the angle of the picture with the yard crane in the distance appearing to be on the foredeck.

 

[PierreR]

Run, don't walk away from this boat. This boat is a purpose build boat made for working without regards to economy. The design renders it a day boat yet it is not suitable for trailering. This vessel has reached the end of it's useful life.
You are looking at a leaded paint nightmare where likely no one will rent you yard space to work on it. Every dollar you put in will next you an increase of 10-20 cents in value. You time is nothing. In the end, you have a largely uninsurable boat that no one wants in their marina.
There are far better projects out there but very difficult to do better than buying a turn key boat.

 

[psneeld]

There was a WWI vintage tugboat on here not to long ago a few swooned over. Wonder what that looked like before it's conversion?

I do admit, I have seen plenty of tugs for sale, cheap, a many even had much prettier lines to me than this one.

I say jump on the idea, not necessarily this boat.

 

[SIBERNUT]

Buy it & then shoot yourself

 

[Don L]

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Looks rough, but thinking a good power wash, and some buffing?

Eyeing this as a possible next boat rebuild if it works out.

looks "solid"

 

[Bmarler]

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Looks rough, but thinking a good power wash, and some buffing?

Eyeing this as a possible next boat rebuild if it works out.

Buffing, lol. Blasting for sure.

 

[Pprior]

Not gonna lie, I now have rudder envy

 

[Mac2]

I'm thinking.......... the angle of the picture with the yard crane in the distance appearing to be on the foredeck.

I got that. I literally think he’s got a better shot with the two steel beams on the ground.

 

[psneeld]

I got that. I literally think he’s got a better shot with the two steel beams on the ground.

I thought you were responding to Mako.

 

[Mako]

Also that ginormous Capt Nemo battering ram on the bow is interesting. I see that it's for feeding a hawser through, but I haven't seen a shape like that before.

This boat looks like it was a beautiful harbor tug back in the 1950's or so, but right now it appears to be only scrap value, which probably won't pay for all the gases to cut it up.

BTW, I once owned a full set of plans for an Army harbor tug, which I think was about 65ft or so. Got it through FOIA from the government. Full plating plan included. However the Saudis stole it from me... but that's another story...

 

[Diep]

If you have the facility to work in and the skills to do the work...

The beauty of a steel boat like this is any part of it that is wasted can simply be replaced. Blast it and then paint it and then mechanicals and then electricals and then...

 

[hmason]

I would buy several cases of Ospho.

 

[slowgoesit]

I would buy several cases of Ospho.

Probably better to just purchase stock in the company that make it!

 

[psneeld]

Also that ginormous Capt Nemo battering ram on the bow is interesting. I see that it's for feeding a hawser through, but I haven't seen a shape like that before.

This boat looks like it was a beautiful harbor tug back in the 1950's or so, but right now it appears to be only scrap value, which probably won't pay for all the gases to cut it up.

BTW, I once owned a full set of plans for an Army harbor tug, which I think was about 65ft or so. Got it through FOIA from the government. Full plating plan included. However the Saudis stole it from me... but that's another story...

Might have been primarily used as a backing tug for towing large vessels through narrow waterways. Tied to the stern of the vessel, it can act as brakes, slow the vessel so all hawsers remain tight and controlled, and if necessary, pull a bit side to side.... but that gets tricky.

 

[O C Diver]

Probably better to just purchase stock in the company that make it!

I'd buy a sand quarry.

Ted

 

[mvweebles]

Given the consistent rust on it, guessing it was submerged for a while. Can't imagine what a radio-gauge survey would show.

Frankly I thought the OP was joking.

Peter

 

[Delta Riverat]

Yeah, me too, thus my answers -

 

[ScottC]

Seems like a mini-version of the Aurora Restoration Project to me...

Aurora Restoration Project

Came across this today on YouTube and it sucked me in. I have nothing to do with this project other that love watching cool projects and people doing this type of stuff, I'm not shilling for anything or anyone. Did a quick search and didn't see that anyone has previously posted on this, but...

www.trawlerforum.com

 

[Bonedoc]

I got that. I literally think he’s got a better shot with the two steel beams on the ground.

Now that was funny and gave me a good laugh, which I needed today- Thanks.

 

[gettaway]

Seems like a mini-version of the Aurora Restoration Project to me...

Aurora Restoration Project

Came across this today on YouTube and it sucked me in. I have nothing to do with this project other that love watching cool projects and people doing this type of stuff, I'm not shilling for anything or anyone. Did a quick search and didn't see that anyone has previously posted on this, but...

www.trawlerforum.com

Didn't this guy go broke and lose the ship?

 

[Celestialsailor]

I would buy several cases of Ospho.

…and several cases of whiskey!