27' ft Russel Bros Russel Bros Tug

1930’s 27’10” x 8’ x 34” Steel Russel Brothers Tug
Built in Fort Frances, Ontario (before Russel Bros moved to Owen Sound, Ontario)
Gross tonnage: 5.5 tons
Shell plating: 3/16”
Framing: ¼” x 4”
Engine: 1930’s Russel Brothers 2 cyl, 20 hp gas motor
- Model “E” 5 ½ x 6 ½
- professionally rebuilt in 1988
- starter-selonoid, generator-control box, carburator, magneto and gas pump were also recently rebuilt
Shaft: 1 ¾”
Propeller: 3 blade, steel, 24” x 17” RH
Steering wheel: stamped “Russel Bros, Fort Frances, On”
Fuel capacity: 27 gallons
Fuel consumption: 1 gal/hr
Speed: 5 to 6 knots
Steering: manual
Bilge pumps: A manual and electric bilge pump & a blower for bilge ventilation
Electronics: VHF radio, Lowrance Loran C, Searchlight
Headroom: Wheelhouse – 6’2”, Cabin – 6’2”
Accommodations: 13’ cabin is of ¾” marine plywood
Has a small icebox and portable toilet
Has 2 folding benches and a folding table
Solar panel and projector were added to the pilot house roof
Electrical power is both 12 volt and 110 volt
Anchor: Navy 30 lbs with chain and manual windlass
The rear deck has a nice half-round bench.
You can easily step on or off the boat on both sides at the bow and stern to do docking maneuvers.
The bottom as refinished with Petitt one-part urethane prime for steel hull
The cabin interior and outside paint needs a bit of TLC
This nearly indestructible and heavily built tugboat is a pleasure to handle and sail. The economical and very strong slow turning (600 RPM) 20 HP Russel Bros engine runs on 1 gal/hr and drive the boat to its hull speed of around 6 knots. With a bit of work, you will have the dream boat for cruising areas like the Trent Severn waterway, Rideau Canal or St. Lawrence River. Be prepared to wave because this is a head-turning tugboat.
Located in Quebec, Canada
Price $8,500 CDN