Tubby Tug by Bill Hodgdon, Strafford, New Hampshire

A closer look at the pudding & whiskers.

The "Carrie Lou" ready to launch.

I christen you the "Carrie Lou."

She Floats!!

Pushing some water. Trim came out right on...very slightly down by stern when empty, level with the captain in it.

This little boat attracts kids of all ages!

It trims great with two heavyweights onboard.

There's that bridge we need to go under...tested today...no problem.

OK, ok....we admittedly overloaded it to see what its limits were, and were surprised by the extra buoyancy provided by the fantail stern. Down by the stern by a bit, but it handled just fine.

Final assessment: If anyone wants to know if the Tubby Tug is worth building....here is the answer, in the faces of young and old alike.........

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