1987 Lord Nelson Victory Tug
"Tucker"
With her rugged New England aesthetic, Tucker is the kind of vessel that commands attention in every harbor she enters, trading modern styling for the functional beauty of a traditional working tug.
Overview
With her rugged New England aesthetic, Tucker is the kind of vessel that commands attention in every harbor she enters, trading modern styling for the functional beauty of a traditional working tug. Designed by James Backus, this late model Victory Tug 37 prioritizes true seaworthiness with a tall, flared bow built to shed heavy seas, a full length ballasted keel and a signature rounded pilothouse that provides the captain with 360-degree visibility. Her canoe-style stern—inspired by classic double-enders—allows her to handle following seas with a level of grace rarely found in contemporary flat-transom designs.
Powered by a dependable 150hp Cummins diesel, she cruises efficiently at 7 knots with an impressive 800–900 mile range and a top speed of 9 knots.
Tampa Yacht Sales, INC is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Swiftsure Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
Dimensions
Details
Performance
Tank Capacities
Engines
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Accommodations
As hull number 67 of only 76 delivered, this vessel features the updated salon and galley layout designed for cruising. The accommodations consist of a forward master stateroom with an custom enlarged berth and starboard seat, followed by a port-side head and a separate starboard shower and sink. The pilothouse includes a complete helm station with Dutch doors on either side and a raised settee that converts into a 6’6” single berth. This elevated seating provides the great visibility to operate the vessel under autopilot while seated. The main salon offers 6’6” of headroom and an has an L-shaped settee with an expandable table that seats six or converts into a double berth. Custom shelving provides storage throughout the interior, while engine room access is available via the pilothouse hatches, the forward stateroom stairs, and a swing-out galley locker.
Galley
Tucker has an aft facing U-shaped galley with great counterspace
Magic Chef 4 Burner stove with oven
Adler Barbour Refrigerator with top and front loading access
Corian counter tops
Hot and cold pressure water
Double stainless steel sink
Fynnspray brass saltwater hand pump
Propane detector
Abundant storage teak cabinets drawers
Spice rack
Teak plate racks
Electronics and Navigation
2) Raymarine C90 Multi function displays
Raymarine Radar 24" digital array
Raymarine P70 autopilot with Gyroplus and RCU actuator
Raymarine DSM30 digital fishfinder/depth sounder
ICOM M504 VHF with DSC
Standard Horizon VHF Smart DGPS
Comer AIS Class B transponder
Icom M-504 VHF
Raymarine Sounder DSM 30w
PC Monitor Big Bay 15" High Bright (for remote Computer)
Ritchie compass
Air Horn
Electrical
125v electrical system
12v electrical system
Charles 50 amp battery charger
Xantrex XPower 1000 inverter
House Bank, (8) Trojan 6V Deep Cycle Golf Cart Batteries (Total 900 Amp Hours)
Start Battery, (1) Group 27 (2023)
(2) SmartPlug 30 amp shore power cords
15 Circuit Additional Sub-panel for Electronics and Fuel Panel
Dedicated 30 amp service just for air conditioner (currently not on the boat)
Balmar 150 amp alternator with serpentine belt
Balmar 3 step voltage regulator
Charles Isolation transformer 30 amp
Galvanic Isolator
Blue Seas ELCI breaker
Dual Electro Guard impressed current cathodic protection
Weema Tank level indicator
AM/FM/CD stereo player with Bose Speakers in Pilothouse and Salon
Cantalupi reading lights in the salon
All lighting (inside and outside) has been converted to LEDs
Mechanical and Plumbing
Access to the engine room is very good. There are two floor hatches in the pilothouse, access under the forward steps, and a concealed walk-in door in the main salon as the primary access.
Cummins 4BT3.9 Turbocharged diesel engine with ~2620 hours
Electronic Fuel Selection/Polishing System with a display at the helm station
Borg Warner Velvet Drive Transmission, replaced (2012)
Hydraulic steering
Dual Racor 500 fuel filters with change on the fly capability
Grocco sea water strainer
Bronze 4 blade propeller
PSS Dripless Shaft seal (2022)
VacuFlush head
(2) bladder tanks for fresh water, 55 gallons each
Seaward 11 gal hot water heater, 110v and 12v off the engine
(2) Electric bilge pumps
(1) Manual bilge pump
Hull and Deck
Built with a solid fiberglass displacement hull, a plumb bow, and a full-length ballasted keel, Tucker is engineered for seaworthy and efficient cruising. Her design features a rounded transom and wide walk-around decks, protected by substantial bulwarks for added safety. Teak decking and handrails complement her traditional lines, enhancing her classic maritime appeal while ensuring secure movement topside.
Lofrans Progress II Vertical Windlass
Danforth 45 lb anchor on 275' of hi-test chain
Bruce 22 lb anchor in Lazzarette
Custom portside boarding gate in the bulwarks
Sun protection canvas to Exterior doors and windows
Twin kayak mounting brackets
Custom stainless steel handrails in cockpit
Custom extending swim ladder with custom storage area
Custom transom stainless steel handrails around the cockpit
Fresh hot and cold water washdown
Sea water washdown at the bow
H/C fresh water washdown at the stern
Mast and Boom with brackets to support mast in lowered position
Propane BBQ
Air Top Air Conditioner unit (Not currently installed)
Safety and Miscellaneous
Lifering
Jim Buoy ring
Ships horn
Canvas awning
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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