1987 Lord Nelson Victory Tug

This 1987 Lord Nelson Victory Tug is a 37-foot fiberglass trawler built around functional seaworthiness rather than contemporary styling. The design, by James Backus, features a tall flared bow engineered to shed heavy seas, a full-length ballasted keel, and a rounded pilothouse offering 360-degree visibility. The canoe stern, drawn from classic double-ended forms, provides capable handling in following seas.

A single 150-horsepower Cummins diesel powers the boat, delivering a cruising speed of 7 knots and a top speed of 9 knots. The fuel capacity supports a range of 800 to 900 miles, making the tug well-suited for extended cruising on diesel efficiency.