Tacoma Tugboat Classic Tug

Tacoma Tugboat Classic Tug - Classic Maritime History!

FOSS MARITIME needs no introduction in the Pacific Northwest and the WALLACE FOSS is the first tugboat that got them underway! Maritime history buffs and offshore cruising enthusiasts alike will be fascinated with the irreplaceable heritage aboard this hard-working tug. Restored in keeping with her classic lines and historic character, her systems and machinery have been continually updated to current safety standards. With comfortable working accommodations including bunkroom for five, head with shower, and nice deckhouse salon and galley, she\'s crowned by a magnificent pilothouse offering 360-degree visibility, modern electronics, and walk around bridge and lounge decks.

Over the years the Wallace Foss has been awarded numerous Best-in-Show, Best Workboat, Best Restored, OIdest-in-Show, Best Traditional Design and Peoples Choice Awards at various festivals and gatherings. Turns heads wherever she goes! Truly a unique opportunity to own, skipper and show an irreplaceable piece of NW maritime history.

See her specifications, history notes and recent color photos online here; we have additional history on file. CALL for additional details and an opportunity to inspect...

Comfortable working accommodations on board include a nice galley with Olympic Y-16 diesel stove, salon with settee, head with shower and ample storage in the deckhouse. Belowdecks bunkroom accommodates five berths; forward is ample stowage for towing and anchoring  gear in the forepeak.

Large standup engine room provides for a well laid out mechanical and work area. Aft deck offers an unobstructed twenty-three foot platform for shore boat storage, entertaining, or just lounging. Aft mast is equipped with a lifting boom and winch while a removable canvas boom tent offers protection from the elements.

Vessel is crowned by a magnificent pilothouse offering 360-degree visibility and walk around bridge and lounge decks. A fully operational bridge is equipped with modern electronics offering an all weather capability within easy reach of skipper.

Features: