Preview: The Tug Yacht LA FILLE, A Family Adventure Boat
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October 18, 2019
Email this Video to a FriendA “tug yacht” to some may seem like a contradiction in terms but LA FILLE merges opposite right before our eyes. Rough on the out side, comfortable inside; built for tough gritty work, excels at play and leisure; this retired work boat wears her many gifts with strength, ease, and grace.
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Glenn Allen says:
Thank You Both, so very much for sharing this wonderful boat and history with us.
It is just an amazing boat, and the work you have done looks fantastic.
What a great story, and we wish you all the best.
Peace to you in these days.
G&B Allen
Roger Elmes says:
Beautifully done. Sorry that we never crossed “tacks” on the west coast. My ULDB sailboat was 65′ waterline, 12 ft. beam with a displacement of 24,000 lbs and surfed to 25 knots under a 2400 square ft. spinnaker. But La Fille looks like at least as much and maybe even more fun. But what a contrast.between these two.
Roger ElmesWhite Rock BC
John Sloane says:
Great video thank you. Nice to see the transition from work to cruiser with tasteful detail..
Rick Clark says:
Wonderful video…Beautiful Tug! Lots of work but well worth it…she’ll last a life time!!!
Beau Vrolyk says:
That’s a TERRIFIC conversion. Also, congrats on leaving the fenders and look of a working tug.
mark monteverdi says:
just awesome!!!
Drew McVittie says:
Hi Steeves,
Yes the fire fighting monitor does work. It pumps about 400 gallons a minute of salt water drawn in through a sea chest in the engine room. The fire pump is hydraulically driven by the starboard auxiliary which is a 353 Detroit. Thanks for asking!
Antonio (Tony) Osse says:
Interesting people in an interesting boat! Great video as usual.
Alex Zimmerman says:
I first saw this boat at Madeira Park, Pender Harbour, when I was on my way north on the first leg of my Inside Passage trip 3 years ago. I was intrigued and wondered what her history was. Now I know! Thanks for the video.
Casey Haynes says:
Nice Video…, Love it. Makes me envious, I have so much work still to do on my tug, But was wonderful to see someone living the life and the enjoyment that they are getting out of her.
Thanks again!
William Lounds says:
That was so enjoyable. A real boating family.
Steeves says:
A wonderful rebuild. I envy you! Question: does the fire fighting “tower” work?
carey harmon says:
great boat and presentation .
scott hitt says:
What a wonderful boat. And a very special find! She is built for a task. And that’s for building a life on the water! Goodonyas!
Blessings
steve schwartz says:
A beautiful boat and lifestyle. BZ!
Stephen Samuelson says:
What a great video and a lovely, lovely boat. My wife and I walked through a tug that was for sale on the Great Lakes some 30 years back, but didn’t have the wherewithal then to take the plunge. Thank you so much for sharing your story…it portrays a reality we could only dream about.