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$149K

1987 Lord Nelson Victory Tug

Tug·
Richmond, California
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$149K
USD · Asking Price
37 ft
Length
1987
Year
Tug
Type
Richmond, California
Location

About This Vessel

This 1987 Lord Nelson Victory Tug, measures 37 ft, and is located in Richmond, California, powered by Cummins 4BT3.9M 150.00HP.

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. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

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 counterspaceMagic Chef 4 Burner stove with ovenAdler Barbour Refrigerator with top and front loading accessCorian counter topsHot and cold pressure waterDouble stainless steel sinkFynnspray brass saltwater hand pumpPropane detectorAbundant storage teak cabinets drawersSpice rack Teak plate racks

Electronics and Navigation

2) Raymarine C90 Multi function displaysRaymarine Radar 24" digital arrayRaymarine P70 autopilot with Gyroplus and RCU actuatorRaymarine DSM30 digital fishfinder/depth sounderICOM M504 VHF with DSCStandard Horizon VHF Smart DGPSComer AIS Class B transponderIcom M-504 VHF Raymarine Sounder DSM 30wPC Monitor Big Bay 15" High Bright (for remote Computer)Ritchie compassAir Horn

Electrical

125v electrical system12v electrical systemCharles 50 amp battery chargerXantrex XPower 1000 inverterHouse 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 cords15 Circuit Additional Sub-panel for Electronics and Fuel PanelDedicated 30 amp service just for air conditioner (currently not on the boat)Balmar 150 amp alternator with serpentine beltBalmar 3 step voltage regulatorCharles Isolation transformer 30 ampGalvanic IsolatorBlue Seas ELCI breakerDual Electro Guard impressed current cathodic protectionWeema Tank level indicatorAM/FM/CD stereo player with Bose Speakers in Pilothouse and SalonCantalupi reading lights in the salonAll 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 hoursElectronic Fuel Selection/Polishing System with a display at the helm stationBorg Warner Velvet Drive Transmission, replaced (2012)Hydraulic steeringDual Racor 500 fuel filters with change on the fly capabilityGrocco sea water strainerBronze 4 blade propeller PSS Dripless Shaft seal (2022)VacuFlush head(2) bladder tanks for fresh water, 55 gallons eachSeaward 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 WindlassDanforth 45 lb anchor on 275' of hi-test chainBruce 22 lb anchor in LazzaretteCustom portside boarding gate in the bulwarksSun protection canvas to Exterior doors and windowsTwin kayak mounting bracketsCustom stainless steel handrails in cockpitCustom extending swim ladder with custom storage areaCustom transom stainless steel handrails around the cockpitFresh hot and cold water washdownSea water washdown at the bowH/C fresh water washdown at the sternMast and Boom with brackets to support mast in lowered positionPropane BBQAir Top Air Conditioner unit (Not currently installed)

Safety and Miscellaneous

LiferingJim Buoy ringShips hornCanvas 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.

Vessel Overview

Year1987
MakeLord Nelson
ModelVictory Tug
Vessel NameTucker
CategoryTug
ConditionUsed
BuilderLord Nelson
DesignerJames Backus
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall37 ft
Beam13 ft
Max Draft3 ft
Displacement20,500

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity160 gal
Fresh Water110 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeCummins
Model4BT3.9M
Power150.00 HP
FuelDiesel
Hours2620.00 hrs

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