Design
Fred Murphy
Designed by Glen-L Marine
A 26 ft tugboat from Glen-L Marine with a 29 ft option on the same plans, a deep-draft displacement hull that Glen-L says is capable of serious cruising or work. Conceived by Al Sorenson and detailed for amateurs by Ken Hankinson; sheet plywood over wood framing, welded aluminum or steel. Two 6 ft 6 in berths forward, hanging lockers, a deckhouse to fit out as you like. About 8,350 lb.
A large displacement hull and a house on top. Budget 2,000 to 3,500 hours in plywood. Measured medians from logged builds are below.
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| Design | Plans from | LOA | Logs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escapade | Glen-L Marine | 26′ 2″ (7.98 m) | 0 |
| Amak 26 Tugboat | Devlin | 26′ 0″ (7.93 m) | 0 |
| Eureka | Glen-L Marine | 26′ 0″ (7.93 m) | 0 |
| Kingfisher 26 | Devlin | 26′ 0″ (7.93 m) | 0 |
| Lucky Pierre | Glen-L Marine | 25′ 11″ (7.9 m) | 0 |
| Big Hunk | Glen-L Marine | 26′ 7″ (8.1 m) | 0 |