1987 Lord Nelson Victory Tug

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.

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.

Tucker has an aft facing U-shaped galley with great counterspace

Magic Chef 4 Burner stove with oven

Adler Barbour Refrigerator with top and front loading access

Corian counter tops

Hot and cold pressure water

Double stainless steel sink

Fynnspray brass saltwater hand pump

Propane detector

Abundant storage teak cabinets drawers

Spice rack 

Teak plate racks

2) Raymarine C90 Multi function displays

Raymarine Radar 24" digital array

Raymarine P70 autopilot with Gyroplus and RCU actuator

Raymarine DSM30 digital fishfinder/depth sounder

ICOM M504 VHF with DSC

Standard Horizon VHF Smart DGPS

Comer AIS Class B transponder

Icom M-504 VHF 

Raymarine Sounder DSM 30w

PC Monitor Big Bay 15" High Bright (for remote Computer)

Ritchie compass

Air Horn

125v electrical system

12v electrical system

Charles 50 amp battery charger

Xantrex XPower 1000 inverter

House 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 cords

15 Circuit Additional Sub-panel for Electronics and Fuel Panel

Dedicated 30 amp service just for air conditioner (currently not on the boat)

Balmar 150 amp alternator with serpentine belt

Balmar 3 step voltage regulator

Charles Isolation transformer 30 amp

Galvanic Isolator

Blue Seas ELCI breaker

Dual Electro Guard impressed current cathodic protection

Weema Tank level indicator

AM/FM/CD stereo player with Bose Speakers in Pilothouse and Salon

Cantalupi reading lights in the salon

All lighting (inside and outside) has been converted to LEDs

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 hours

Electronic Fuel Selection/Polishing System with a display at the helm station

Borg Warner Velvet Drive Transmission, replaced (2012)

Hydraulic steering

Dual Racor 500 fuel filters with change on the fly capability

Grocco sea water strainer

Bronze 4 blade propeller 

PSS Dripless Shaft seal (2022)

VacuFlush head

(2) bladder tanks for fresh water, 55 gallons each

Seaward 11 gal hot water heater, 110v and 12v off the engine

(2) Electric bilge pumps

(1) Manual bilge pump

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 Windlass

Danforth 45 lb anchor on 275' of hi-test chain

Bruce 22 lb anchor in Lazzarette

Custom portside boarding gate in the bulwarks

Sun protection canvas to Exterior doors and windows

Twin kayak mounting brackets

Custom stainless steel handrails in cockpit

Custom extending swim ladder with custom storage area

Custom transom stainless steel handrails around the cockpit

Fresh hot and cold water washdown

Sea water washdown at the bow

H/C fresh water washdown at the stern

Mast and Boom with brackets to support mast in lowered position

Propane BBQ

Air Top Air Conditioner unit (Not currently installed)

Lifering

Jim Buoy ring

Ships horn

Canvas awning 

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.

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