Yet another newbie

[Studguppy]

Hello all. Long time reader and first time member. Got a new project on our hands and I am sure we will be turning to all of you for some help and advice in the very near future. The wife and I were converting an ex-navy 50' utility boat into a live aboard, but after 3 years we've decided we really want to get out on the water. Soooooo, we are about to close up the deal on a pretty cool 59' steel tug. Intent is to make her a live aboard. Cool part, she works. So we'll be able to take her out from time to time while we work on her, yeah!!

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Welcome aboard.

 

[Delta_JimS]

Hey Stud,

If she is anything like this one, just love the boat!

1946 Used Arnold Walker 59 Model Bow Tug Boat For Sale - $111,000 - Mobile, AL | Moreboats.com

Might want to add some railings just for those evenings when you have had a few....

 

[Studguppy]

Ha, as a matter of fact, it is that one. Yeah, we love it too, thanks

 

[Capt. Jon]

Welcome aboard. Where in P'cola do you plan on parking her? Looks like a fun project!

 

[Studguppy]

Actually, still looking around. Have a few possibilities that will work while she's in the water,but the options start going down as I look for places that can handle a haul out. She's a heavy boat. Doing the haul out for the survey, the lift registered 90 tons.

 

[Capt. Jon]

Seems like there is someone just around from Barbers that has Ways for hauling out larger boats. Been a while since I've been over there looking but it might be an option. I know it's further away for you but I'm sure they can pick it up over in Bayou La Batre. Plenty of skilled workers there also.

 

[Studguppy]

Pensacola shipyard has a 100ton lift. Should work as long as I keep the fuel low. Was considering Louisiana and Alabama for the skilled labor should it come to that. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[capt jerry]

Pensacola shipyard has a 100ton lift. Should work as long as I keep the fuel low. Was considering Louisiana and Alabama for the skilled labor should it come to that. Thanks for the suggestion.

that tug is what they called a W S A boat war shipping adminstration vessel they built many of them in ww2, just saying thats all

 

[Studguppy]

A bit of cool information, thanks. I'll see if I can find some more history on her.