Accommodations

The first impression of the American Tug is the quality of the interior. As you step into Big Red from the aft cockpit into the salon you are immediately surrounded by beautiful joinery work made from Jatoba wood. The textures of carpet and Ultra Leather are warm and inviting. These boats feel right. 

The salon features large windows which flood the interior with light. You can see forward past the galley to the raised pilothouse, it is this open feel that makes the interior great for entertaining. An L-shape settee is on starboard, and on the port side is a single barrel chair w/ storable ottoman that can be moved around the salon as needed. 

The galley is forward and on the port side. Entertainment center with a 26" flat screen television is on starboard. 

Up a few steps to the raised pilothouse. American Tug makes full use of the large "stack", the defining feature of a tug boat, and provides ample headroom above these stairs. A beautiful Jatoba wood insert inlaid with compass rose forms the ceiling inside this stack. The pilothouse is large, open and provides full 360-degree sightlines. The console is full size and houses three Garmin 8600 multi function displays. There are sliding doors on both the port & starboard sides. The port side of the pilothouse has additional seating for 3. On starboard is an additional fridge/freezer and a dedicated hanging locker. A double Bentleys helm chair is on centerline.

Forward is the guest stateroom with a queen pull man berth and an additional upper bunk which is perfect for the extra fisherman or your guests duffel bags. The guest stateroom has a private head with full shower. 

The master stateroom is down a few steps and features a walk-around queen berth, a very large private head & shower and nine full suspension drawers plus a cedar lined hanging locker. 

All the spaces are heated with an Espar diesel furnace, ducted throughout the boat. There are three additional 110-volt heaters all independently controlled for keeping her warm on the dock or in the off-season as well as an OceanAire reverse cycle unit in the master cabin and Pilothouse.

The joinerwork is a warm toned Jatoba wood. Carpet is a commercial Shaw in Cinnibar. The upholstery is Brick colored Ultraleather.

Salon: 

•    Large L-shape settee

•    Barrel chair w/ stored ottoman - matching ultraleather

•    Scott Boyle table

•    Jatoba wood w/ compass rose inlay

•    Hi/low table w/ weighted base

•    Entertainment center

•    26" Flat Screen television

•    Fusion Audio Head Unit

•    KVH Tracvision

Master Stateroom:

•    Large queen island berth

•    Valance above w/ discreet LED lighting

•    Full suspension drawers - nine

•    Nightstands on both sides of the bed

•    Hanging locker - cedar lined

•    Stainless portlights - 2ea

Master head

•    Large vanity counter w/ moulded Granicoat sink

•    New Techma L system

•    Hardwood sole

•    Large shower stall

•    Stainless portlights 2ea

Guest Stateroom:

•    Pullman queen guest berth

•    Single upper bunk great for extra guest or luggage

•    Bomar overhead opening hatch

•    Ocean Air Sky Screen

Guest Head:

•    Large vanity counter w/ moulded Granicoat sink

•    New Techma L system

•    Hardwood sole

•    Large shower stall

•    Stainless portlights 1 ea

•    -Bomar overhead opening hatch

•    Storage under forward cabin with abundant space

•    Bosch stainless washer & dryer

•    240-volt full size dryer

Pilothouse

When you walk into the pilothouse of Big Red, you truly see the vision of this yacht. Its simple and sophisticated. Modern with its upgrades and classic by its appearance. 

Included is a state of the art networked electronics package which features three Garmin 8600 MFDs with the Cummins monitoring screen and Simrad AP50 autopilot. One of the most thoughtful Bridge Pods I have seen!

Completing the package are the Garmin 4kw open array radar, FLIR infrared camera and 3 transducers. 9 Additional cameras are mounted on the mast and in the cockpit and connected to the Multi Function Displays. Twin Icom 502 VHF with send and receive AIS via a Garmin transponder. Long range WiFi and Cellular internet are through a Pepwave router but also Starlink was added in 2024. KVH satellite dish brings in Direct TV with subscription.  

Equipped with a custom Mark Tanner built radar mast with wings for all current and foreseeable electronics. The mast is built of powder coated aluminum for long-term durability and ease of maintenance, it is gorgeous. 

•    Bentleys double helm chair

•  Bilge counter

•  Fuel filter vacuum gage

•    Seating for 3 to port

•    Nova Kool 4500 refrigerator/Freezer & hanging locker on the starboard side

•    Defroster - 240watt

•    Reading lights for passengers

•    Red lights for night navigation

Galley

The American Tug 41 has a U-shaped galley with a nice island, ideal for preparing family meals or entertaining. The molded Granicote counter has a deep double sink, molded backsplash and fiddles for easy maintenance. There is a flip-up hinged table on the aft edge of the island for those times where more space is needed. 

A three burner Force 10 propane stove and oven are mounted on the forward counter, complemented by a microwave oven updated in 2023. A large Nova Kool refer & freezer is near centerline. A Broan compactor is mounted under counter and flanked by large storage cabinets. Abundant light and great ventilation provided by a dedicated port side window.

•    NovaKool Refrigerator & Freezer with duel compressor New 2023

•    NovaKool 4500 Refrigerator/freezer

•    SeaFreeze icemaker in pilothouse

•    Force 10 3-burner stove & oven

•    LPG Control & sniffer

•    Power exhaust fan ducted overboard

•    Broan trash compactor

•    Twin large sinks - molded

•    Granicote molded countertops

•    molded in backsplash and fiddles

•    Flip-up hinged table on galley island w/ compass rose inlay

•    Jatoba wood cabinetry

•    Abundant storage cabinets & drawers

•    Magna Catalina Barbecue at transom on stainless rail

On Deck

•    Lofrans Tigres Windlass New in 2023 with foot petals and remote located in the pilothouse

•    -Power up & down

•    66# Rocna anchor

•    460 x 5/16" HT chain

•     Secondary anchor w/ chain & rode

•    Bow washdown fresh & salt water washdown

•  Nick Jackson 1000 Davit with 3 axis rotation

•  13' AB with Honda 40hp

•    Stainless line holder in cockpit

•    Swim platform staple rails

•    Transom rail - Tanner SS w/ Magma Barbecue

•    Full length side rails - extended to cockpit

•    Large Tanner SS cleats - 4 per side

•  Tanner stainless fender cleats - 3ea per side

•    Buell triple trumpet air horns with air connections in the Laz and engine room

•    Life ring w/ stainless mounting in cockpit

•  Tanner downrigger mounts on Port and Starboard corners in the cockpit. Downriggers are stored in bow locker on custom racks

•  Swim platform mounted custom Crab Cooker 

•    Barbecue cover

•    Windlass cover

Electrical Systems

American Tug is renowned For their manufacturing prowess . As you examine the Power management systems in this yacht, The first thing you'll notice is their care and structure. American Tugs have wonderful electrical systems that feature ABYC compliance, proper yacht cable wiring, Blue Seas electrical panels, Blue Seas smart battery combiners, AGM batteries and Magnum Energy inverter/ chargers. The system as designed by American Tug is robust and sized such that the owners do not need to fuss over consumption. 

Big Red is fitted with a large chassis (big) alternator on the main engine that feeds the battery bank. There are 4ea 8-D AGM house bank batteries. Additionally she has a 2,800-watt Magnum Energy power inverter featuring a 100-amp multi-step battery charger.

Her shore power system is a 50-amp 240-volt which will enables use of the full size washer & dryer when connected to shore power or while running the Onan 9-kw genset. Glendenning power retractor for the cord is installed. 

AC System: 

•    240-volt 50-amp shore power

•    Shore power adapters for variety of outlets included

•    Glendenning power reel

•    Blue Seas electrical breaker panel

•    Magnum Energy 2,800 watt inverter

•    100 amp multi-step charger

•    Onan 9-kw generator

•    -Racor fuel filter & water separator for genset

•    -Groco raw water strainer for genset

DC System:

•    Large frame 160-amp alternator

•    3ea 8-D AGM House Batteries

•    1 ea 8-D AGM Engine Start Battery

•    2ea 4-D AGM Bow Batteries for Bow Thruster & Windlass

•    1 ea Gr 24 Genset Start Battery

•    Blue Seas electrical breaker panel

•    Blue Seas Automatic Battery Combiner for system charging

•    Power feed for dinghy charging

•    Separate Blue Seas digital volt meter for monitoring dinghy battery

Machinery Space

Equipped with the Cummins QSC-8.3 540HP engine with controls at both the pilothouse and aft cockpit. The large single Cummins engine delivers excellent efficiency at hull speed and the ability to run fast in "semi-displacement" at a 12-knot cruise. This is the best of both worlds! 

Big Red's Twin Disc marine gear is fitted with electronically controlled Troll Valve for fishing. She has a second station in the cockpit with engine controls which allows fine tuning of the speed while tending the rods. 

Equipped with an optional larger 24-volt 11-HP bow thruster and a larger 8-HP Side Power stern thruster for easy docking and incredible maneuverability even in higher wind or current. Control is at your fingertips. The included radio-remote control for the thrusters will also give you this control when you are on the docks tying her up. This was the only AT-41 with this large thruster package of its time. 

Engine: 

•    Cummins QSC-8.3 540 HP Engine

•    Common rail fuel injection

•    Custom Tool boxes

•    Twin Disc marine gear with Trolling Valve

•    Engine controls at cockpit

•    Cockpit control box w/ engine, thrusters, & pre-wired for full Glendenning wired remote. 

•    Dual Racor fuel filter & water separator

•    Vacuum gauge at helm for immediate indication of issues

•    Groco raw water strainer

•    Reverso oil change system

•    Razor shaft line cutter at prop

•    5-blade - class S tuned propellor

•    Dripless shaft seal

•    2.5-inch stainless alloy shaft

•    Village Marine SPW-600 Watermaker 600gpd with remote panel for easy maintenance

Factory Upgrades

•    240V-50amp shore power system w/ Glendenning retractor

•    Additional stainless grab handles

•    Fresh & salt water wash at bow

•    Additional 120-V & 12-V breaker panels

•    Upper berth in guest stateroom

•    Razor shaft line cutter at prop

•    Ocean Aire skyscreen at guest overhead hatch

•    Stainless fender cleats - 3ea per side

•    Thruster controls at rear cockpit in enclosure

•    Engine controls at rear cockpit in enclosure

•    Prewired for Glendenning remote control at cockpit

•    Custom hanging locker in pilothouse w/ enclosure for NovaKool 4500 refrigerator

•    Custom seating top for pilothouse enclosure

•    Adjustable hi/lo salon table w/ compass rose inlay

•    Tanner custom mast for electronics (maximum height 19ft above waterline)

•    Dual helm chair w/ Jatoba storage base - Ultraleather fabric

•    Second anchor at bow on stainless bow roller

•    3-shelf cabinets in pilothouse & master stateroom

•    Full height windows in pilothouse doors

•    Nick Jackson upper deck crane w/ 3 axis controls

•    Magnum Energy 2800-watt inverter - upsized

•    Side Power 11 HP bow thruster - upsized w/ larger tunnel & 24-volt supply

•    Side Power 8HP stern thruster - upsized

•    Nav chart drawer - full 50" x 38" for NOAA & Canadian charts

•    Swim platform staple rails

•    Stern mounted fish cleaning station

•    Tanner stern rail w/ Magma barbecue & cover

•    Fishing rod mounts at transom

•    Air conditioning ducted to master stateroom & pilohouse - 5000btu

•    Fender & line hooks at lazarette lockers & bow locker

•    Television upgrade to 26" with doors to cover

•    KVH Tracvision 4HP system

•    Waeco chest freezer

•    Shop vac in forward hold

•    Extended Tanner stainless side rails

•    Folding Jatoba eating bar with compass rose inlay

•    Upholstered barrel chair in Ultraleather w/ ottoman

•    Stainless Tanner line rack in cockpit

•    Leaded glass upper galley cabinet doors

•    Double white boot stripe

•    Stainless water tanks

•    Windlass up/down control at cockpit

•    Village Marine SPW-600 watermaker - 600gpd

•    12-volt outlets at master & guest berths

•    Triple Bual air horns w/ large compressor

•    Air compressor line let to aft lazarette and engine room

•    Jatoba wood panels at helm

•    Floodlights on mast and aft overhang

•    Downrigger Tanner stainless mounts in cockpit corners w/ power supplies