Name: 2015 American Tug
Brand: American Tug
Price: 899000 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Pilot House

Large console for custom electronics installation, plus overhead console
Center mounted LX Series Llebroc helmseat
Ultraleather covered companion seating behind the helm with table
Sapele and maple sole
Compass Rose Inlay in the stack liner
Storage under seating
Chart storage compartment
Sapele and stainless hand holds throughout
Lighted compass
Xelogen stainless lights overhead
Red lights over helm station for night navigation
Intermittent windshield wipers with self park and washing system
12v and 110v outlets
Two stereo speakers
Six opening windows and screens
Icemaker
Storage locker w/shelves at end of pilothouse

Salon

Custom Ultraleather settee
Solid hardwood table
Storage cabinets
Hatches allowing access to engine compartment
In-house vacuum system
Entertainment system with Sharp 26" flat screen TV/DVD player/AM/FM/CD
Two stereo speakers
Xelogen stainless lights for overhead lighting
Pleated day/night shades
110v outlets
Three opening windows with screens

Galley

Marine 110v 3 burner Force 10 electric range
Sharp Microwave/Convection Oven
Upright NovaKool Refrigerator/Freezer (freezer on bottom, 9.1 cu.ft.)
Ventilation system for stove
Granicoat molded countertop with integral double sinks
Cabinets over stove
Four drawers
Light above stove
Multiple 110v outlets
Sapele and maple sole

Master Stateroom

Center island queen berth with Sleep Number mattress
Ensuite head
Nightstand on each side of berth with drawers underneath
Custom Cabinet above Master berth with blinds
Reading lights over night stands
Three drawers with mirror above
Large aromatic cedar lined hanging locker
Two round stainless steel ports with screens
Three 110v outlets

Guest Stateroom

Oversized single side berth (custom) with nightstand on aft bulkhead
Ensuite/Day head head
Hanging locker
Four large drawers under berth
Overhead opening screened hatch
Two stainless steel port lights with screens
Bosch Stacked 110v Washer/Dryer (vented model)
Ocean Air Sky Screen for Bomar hatch
Central Vacuum system
Companionway with tilt out storage for vacuum components

Heads

Masterflush fresh water 12v toilets
Vanity and mirror with overhead lighting
Vanity light in forward head
Built-in shower stalls with seat
Granicoat molded countertops with integral sink
Sapele and Maple sole
Stainless steel ports with screens
110v outlet(s)Interior Finish/Trim
Cabinetry with sapele veneers, solid sapele trim and drawer fronts
Overhead and walls in marine grade vinyl with foam backing
High quality carpeting

Heat/Air Systems

Marine Air 4-unit 44,000 BTU FCF Air Conditioning/Heat system
750w 110v electrical heaters in master stateroom and forward heads (silent running)

Mechanical Systems

9kw Northern Lights genset with 469 hours and sound shield
Trac Stabilizers with 6.5 SF fins ($50,000 upgrade)
Side-power 8hp twin prop bow and stern thrusters with joystick and remote
2-1/2" Stainless alloy shaft with dripless shaft seals on main shaft and rudder shaft
Razor Shaft Line Cutters
CNC machined Nibral, five- bladed propeller meets class "S" specifications
Composite rudder and skeg
Electronic shift and throttle system
Reverso Oil changing system for main, gear and genset
Racor filter for genset
Dual Racor filters for main engine with gauge at the helm
Seawater strainers on engine, genset and air conditioning systems
Underwater exhaust system for main engine and generator
Heavy duty sound deadening throughout engine room
Three 2000 gph bilge pumps with automatic float switches
Waste discharge system with macerator
Bilge alarm system
Electronic shift and throttle system

Electrical System

AC and DC distribution panels in pilothouse with digital meter
Battery selector switch system (remote controlled)
Battery combiner system for charging
Three 8-D AGM batteries for house (735 amp hours)
One 8-D AGM battery for main engine start
One 4-D AGM battery forward - bow thruster and windlass
One AGM battery for generator start
Magnum 2000w inverter/charger and battery monitor system
50a 240v shore cord with Glendinning Cablemaster
Defroster system windshield in pilothouse
Two nautical mile international LED navigation lights
Dual trumpet air horn
Shore power inlet (cablemaster) in cockpit
12v LED courtesy lights throughout boat

Steering System

Autopilot valve system installed
Bronze tiller arm
Stylized teak and stainless helm wheel
Hydraulic helm pump and cylinder
Integral rudder port with bearing and dripless seal

Tankage

Tank monitoring system for all tanks
Fresh water pressure system with accumulator tank
Two water tanks (210 gallons total) with sight glass and valve
11 gallon water heater with heat exchanger and 110v heat
Taste/odor filter for galley fresh water
60 gallon waste tank
60 gallon greywater tank
Two fuel tanks (640 gallons total) each with sight glass with valves

Deck

Molded non-skid walking surfaces
Three Bomar hatches in trunk cabin
Hinged transom door
Custom folding table in cockpit
Swim platform with staple rails
Cockpit workstation/cabinet to Port
Seawater Washdown system in bow
2" fuel fills with pop-up lids
Two 1-1/2" water fill fittings
One 1-1/2" waste pump out fitting
316 stainless steel 1-1/2" bow and side deck rails
316 stainless steel 1-1/2" upper deck rails
316 stainless steel 1-1/2" ladder from cockpit to upper deck
316 Stainless steel bow roller
Color matched powder coated aluminum framed windows and sliding or hinged doors

Safety and Mooring

Lofrans Tigres anchor windlass 1200 w/ 12v with 275' of 5/16" H.T. galvanized chain
Three portable fire extinguishers
Four fenders and mooring lines
44lb claw anchor
Secondary bow roller
Six custom "h-bitt" mooring cleats (316 stainless steel)
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine room
Automatic engine shut down and bypass
Ships bell

Hull

Solid bottom laminate
Cored hull side above waterline (adds strength, insulation and sound nullification)
Black hull-guard with 316 stainless steel insert
Black anti-fouling paint (two coats)
Light yellow hull color
Painted cabernet burgundy boot stripe
Molded composite skeg protects props and supports rudder

Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bayport Yacht Sales. 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

Overview

"Firefly" is a One Owner, Lightly Used, Chesapeake Bay boat in LIKE NEW Condition. The American Tug 435 is a popular coastal semi-displacement recreational yacht, known for its distinctive tugboat styling, raised pilothouse, and capable cruising features.

Key Specifications

LOA43' 7"

Beam15' 10"

Draft Max4' 10"

LOD38' 6"

Bridge Clearance18' 3"

TypePower

Hull MaterialFiberglass

FuelDiesel

Cruise Speed8 Knots

Max Speed17 Knots

Range1200 nm

Weight & Measurements

Gross Tonnage32

Dry Weight29,200 lbs

Displacement35,360 lbs

Accommodation

Cabins2

Sleeps4

Heads2

Tankage

Fuel640 gal

Water200 gal

Holding60 gal

Registration & Documentation

Reg #TQG43507A515

Engines

Cummins QSC 8.3 500Inboard

MakeCummins

ModelQSC 8.3 500

TypeInboard

Fuel TypeDiesel

Power500 HP

Year2015

Hours450

LocationMiddle

Drive TypeDirect

Generators

Northern Lights

MakeNorthern Lights

Power9 KW

Hours469

Full Details

Description

"Firefly" is a One Owner, Lightly Used, Chesapeake Bay boat in LIKE NEW Condition.

The American Tug 435 is a popular coastal semi-displacement recreational yacht, known for its distinctive tugboat styling, raised pilothouse, and capable cruising features.

Here is a summary of its key specifications and features:

General Specifications

Length Overall (LOA): 43' 7" (13.28 m)
Beam: 15' 10" (4.82 m)
Draft: 4' 10" (1.47 m)
Displacement (Dry): Approx. 29,200 lb (13,244 kg)
Designer: Lynn Senour
Builder: Tomco Marine Group (American Tugs)
Hull Material: Solid fiberglass below the waterline, cored hull sides above the waterline for strength and insulation.
CE Certification: Class (A) - Ocean, meaning it's designed to navigate the open ocean.

Performance and Mechanical

Engine: Powered by a single Cummins diesel engine, 500 hp (e.g., Cummins QSC8.3-500) with 450 hours.
Cruising Speed: Around 8-10 knots for long-range cruising.
Maximum Speed: Up to about 16-17 knots.
Range: Significant, with a reported range of 1,500-1,800 nautical miles at lower, economical speeds.
Fuel Capacity: 640 US gallons (approx. 2,423 L).
Maneuverability: Equipped with electric bow and stern thrusters

Accommodations and Layout

Layout: Two-stateroom, two-head configuration, ideal for cruising couples or a family.
Master Stateroom: Located amidships and utilizes the full beam, featuring a walkaround queen berth and an ensuite head with a separate shower stall.
Guest Stateroom: Located forward, Special ordered with a single berth and an ensuite/day head.
Raised Pilothouse: A key feature, offering excellent sight lines, a helm seat on centerline, and a large settee to port (which can double as a watch berth). It includes port and starboard access doors and access to the flybridge/boat deck.
Saloon/Galley: Located aft of the pilothouse.
Galley: U-shaped to port with a stovetop, refrigerator/freezer, convection microwave and ample counter space/storage.
Saloon: L-shaped settee with a table and space for additional seating.
Other Features: "Firefly" includes a dedicated upper deck with a 800# davit and "chocks" for a tender, a Northern Lights 9kW generator with 469 hours, an inverter/charger, and extensive storage.

The American Tug 435 is highly regarded as a comfortable, robust, and seaworthy vessel, well-suited for extended coastal and long-distance cruising, such as the Great Loop or the Inside Passage to Alaska

Electronics

GARMIN GPS Map 7612 in PH and FB
GARMIN GPS Map 7612 xsv
GARMIN In-Hull Mount Depth Transducer
GARMIN GMR™ 624 xHD2 Open Array Radar
AIS™ 600 Blackbox Transceiver
GARMIN Auto-Pilot GHP™ PH and FB
GARMIN GHC™ Bluetooth Auto-Pilot Remote Control
GARMIN GMI™ 20 Marine Instrument Display PH and FB
ICOM M506-31 BLACK VHF Radio PH
ICOM HM195B COMMAND MIC IV BLACK Second Station for FB
Arch Mounted TV Antenna (for Broadcast Reception)
ROKU Internet TV Receiver
Starlink Internet Receiver, WiFi Access System wireless router
100WX —WeatherStation® Instrument
GARMIN GXM™ 52 Weather Receiver
Engine room and Aft Deck (Reverse View) Cameras with cable split to all monitors
FLIR MD324 Fixed mount camera with JCU Joystick Control

Owner Ordered Options

Swim Platform Staple rails $2,700
Sapele and Maple Sole in Pilothouse $4,700
Compass Rose Inlay in the stack liner $850
Cabinet Above Master Berth $832
Trac Stabilizers with 6.5 sq ft fins $50,000
Folding Table at Transom $875
Television in Master Stateroom Overhead $1,875
Sleep Number Bed in Master Stateroom $1,200
Custom Guest Stateroom Layout $1,850
Overhead Galley Cabinets $425
Raised Countertop/Bar in Galley $525
Storage for vacuum components $485
Upgrade "Cuno brand" water filter $250
Upgrade Helmseat to LX Series $600

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. All material herein (content) is protected by copyright under US Copyright laws and is the property of The Company.

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