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Home  /   Boat Plans & Kits Catalog  /  Stitch and Glue Construction  /  16' or 18' Tug Along - S&G tugboat


Tug Along

A 16' or 18'
mini-yacht

Build in
STITCH & GLUE PLYWOOD

Characteristics 16' Version 18'Version
Length overall 15'10" 18'0"
Beam 7'9" 7'9"
Hull depth midships 41" 41"
Hull weight (approx. lbs.) 450 525
Overall height 7'7" 7'7"
Cabin headroom 6'6" 6'6"
Water capacity 6 gals. 6 gals.
Holding tank (gray water) 6 gals. 6 gals.
Fuel capacity 11 gals. 11 gals.
  • Hull type: Flat bottom, developed for sheet plywood with rounded stern. For standard sized plywood assembled by the Stitch and Glue construction method.
  • Power: Outboard motors to 15 hp.
  • Trailer: Designed for use with Glen-L Series 1200/1800 boat trailer plans.

A palatial, 50 MPH super yacht with deep carpets, marble countertops, and gold faucets is NOT the TUG ALONG. It is a simple, utilitarian, practical, miniature, affordable yacht that will turn heads whether on the water or perched on a trailer. And, it's easy to build; the flat bottom sheet plywood hull is built by the practical Stitch and Glue method with GLEN-L multiple patterns to put the construction within anyone's ability.

TUG ALONG is small, not quite 16' or 18', but with it's 7' 9" beam, it seems much larger. The main cabin has 6' 6" headroom and with all the windows seems huge. There is room on one side for a small galley with stove and sink while the starboard side has space for a portable head, storage, and a nice helm station.

The rounded stern is distinctive and the outboard motor (if short shaft) is concealed under the decks and runs in a partial tunnel. Yet the rounded stern is not difficult to build with the furnished patterns.

Sleeping accommodations are spacious for such a diminutive craft. The vee-berth is lengthened by filler cushions that store under the side decks when not in use. When converted, the berth provides a maximum width of 5' 6" and a length of about 6' 3". When not expanded for use, there is space for a roomy helm station and passenger area.

The simple flat bottom hull provides excellent stability, but combined with the high windowed cabin is not intended for open sea use. This is a boat to enjoy in quiet water bays, lakes or rivers. You are floating on the water supported by a large (comparatively) flat surface that won't rock from side to side when someone moves. A boat for the practical economy-minded sailor and one that the entire family will enjoy.

To further simplify the building of the TUG ALONG check out the Stitch and Glue and Fiberglass Covering Kits described below.

Photographs Bill of Materials 16' Bill of Materials 18'

    

Item # Image Description Price
61-295
Tug Along 16' Plans & Patterns
Tug Along 16' Plans & Patterns
$224.00
61-295X2
Tug Along 16' Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
Tug Along 16' Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
Order this if you want an extra set of Plans & Patterns included (only 1/2 price for the extra set)
$336.00
61-296
Tug Along 18' Plans & Patterns
Tug Along 18' Plans & Patterns
$239.00
61-296X2
Tug Along 18' Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
Tug Along 18' Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
Order this if you want an extra set of Plans & Patterns included (only 1/2 price for the extra set)
$359.00
71-295
Tug Along 16' Fiberglass Kit
Tug Along 16' Fiberglass Kit
Includes Raka Epoxy
$554.00
71-296
Tug Along 18' Fiberglass Kit
Tug Along 18' Fiberglass Kit
Includes Raka Epoxy
$566.00
12-301
Trailer 1200/1800 Plans
Trailer 1200/1800 Plans
For boats 15' - 19'
$31.00
16-101
Stitch & Glue Boatbuilding DVD
Stitch & Glue Boatbuilding DVD
Learn all about building a boat using the Stitch & Glue Method
$33.95
16-037
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
Save $$$ on this Book & DVD Combination!
$45.00
12-430
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Covers plywood and its use in boatbuilding, especially for the amateur builder.
$32.95
12-429
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
NEW Expanded Second Edition! Spiral bound reference book on a wide variety of boat building subjects
$28.95
EL-211
Electrical Design for Cuddy Cabin Boats up to 23 feet
Electrical Design for Cuddy Cabin Boats up to 23 feet
Electrical Design Plans for your Boat (Click for options)
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