Mini Tug! Eastman/Dearden "Candu EZ" Minitug "Bob"

[geriatricyclist1950]

superb- just love it- and don't apologise for the seaplane taking off - that adds to the ambience!!!

[360Crank]

@geriatricyclist1950 Thanks! It gets regular use crabbing and is surprisingly good in a chop.

[porpoisefathom]

@360Crank flat bottom boats r extremely underated seaworthy boats- some of the most seaworthy boats such asthe pacific and st peirre type dories and flatties can handle the worst weather...its a myth flat bottoms r only for sheltered waters...nice work!

[flysmacker7]

awsome,i noticed in the build info u added ballast-just curious if the same boat in wood would need ballast, if wood would sail smoother,and what kind of h.p. does ur diesel put out ?i assume u would need more horsee's for wood-so many people don't take on such a project and here u went all the way and more by converting to alluminum-my hats off to u sir !!!!!!!!!!

[mikeyw1960]

needs more tires for bumping. Way cool!

[KRengsib]

Оцинкованное ведро....Good Job:)

[chilldudes123]

awesome little boat, i was thinking of making one, but were i live are no rivers so would it be anygood at going around the coast? nice job on this btw

[kimmer6]

I love that little thing...what engine did you use? Continental 7 cylinder radial? no, really. And what transmission? Beautiful job!

[360Crank]

Engine is a small Universal Diesel with a Hurth gear. It's avery fun little boat. When John (Dearden, owner of the shop) relaunched recently, a bunch of women commented on how cute it is. So, yes, it is a chick magnet.

[smileysteam]

She'd go well with a P&W R985!

[herbty]

Great looking little boat- I would love to see more videos Thanks

[terryrowsell]

Hi. I have been thnking of building one of these from plans in wood. Is your aluminum welded? Would you say it was easier in aluminum? Cheaper? I am in Sooke on Vancouver Island incidentally. Cheers, Terry

[360Crank]

Maybe not easier, but it is faster to build in aluminum. It was not a kit, we did the conversion to metal ourselves. Think of mig welding as the ultimate hot melt glue. Cutting and shaping of the material is done mostly with woodworking tools (skilsaws etc.), and of course, above the waterline, no finishing is required (except the plywood door).

[channelimages]

Seaplane . . . . I thought it was a Liner coming into dock ! ;-)

[360Crank]

Thanks, Rick. It was a fun project!

[140tarpon]

Dan, That is just wayyyyy too cool !!! Ric - SATX