The Lord Nelson Victory Tug is a brand of recreational trawler designed by James Backus[1] and produced by Lord Nelson Yachts, Inc. based in Seattle, Washington in the United States.
Delivery of the first 37-foot hull was in 1983. A total of eighty-six Victory Tugs ranging in length from 37to were built. The tugs are no longer in production, the last one being delivered in 1997.[2]
| No. Produced[3] | Length Overall (feet/meters) | Draft | Staterooms / Heads | Diesel Engine hp (typical) | Typical Cruising Speed | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 36' 11" / 11m | 3' 6" / 1.1m | 1 / 1 | 150 × 1 | 7 knots | 1,200 mi |
| 3 | 40' 11" / 13m | 4' 4" / 1.3m | 1 / 1 | 210 × 1 | 7.5 knots | 1,000 mi |
| 8 | 48' 10" / 15m | 5' 8" / 1.7m | 2 / 2 | 225 × 2 | 9 knots | 3,000 mi |
Other motor yachts built in the style of a tugboat include American Tugs manufactured by Tomco Marine Group, Inc., in La Conner, Washington, USA; Nordic Tugs built in Burlington, Washington, USA; Ranger Tugs made in Kent, Washington, USA; and the Sundowner Tug (no longer in production).