Tubby Tug - by Paul Brown, Sydney, Australia
21 October 2007
Dear Glen-L,
I have finally finished Tubby Tug. I started on the 25th of January and
completed 19th October with a time of 362 hours. I think the hours could
have been reduced if I had not had trouble with varnish finishes over
epoxy.
The boat turned heads on the way to the water and in the water, building
this vessel was a very satisfying experience. I would reccomend it to
anyone, the end product is so unique.
Power is a 54 lb. thrust electric outboard, supplied by 2 100ah
batteries, which can be switched from one to the other as required. The
electric outboard supplier was horrified when I told him I wanted to cut
it in half, and procceded to tell me there could be no warranty.
The trailer is a Glen-L 650, which I modified slightly as I wanted
protection for the propellor. With one person on board, trim is slightly
bow down, this is probably due to battery placement. With two up trim is
spot on, one in wheel house and one on stern seat... it's more fun
with two anyway and so quiet.
Thanks glen L for a great design.
Paul Brown
Sydney Australia
