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Loganville:
LOGANVILLE
OWNER: Dan Simpson/Wife Andrea Loganville was built in 1944 for the
Canadian Navy by Russel Brothers.
YEAR : 1944 Used as a training boat at
CFB Bordon until 1982. Sold to
WEIGHT: 20 t Mckiel Marine and used for commerical service until 1995. Has
LENGTH : 40 ft been used for pleasure by owners since
1995. Replaced Cummins engine with
BEAM : 10 ft Caterpillar from one of the Maid of the
Mist Boats in 2004
DRAFT : 4 ft
HP : 250 Caterpiller
HOME PORT : Port Dover, Ont
Capt Bob |09:04 EST |Comments (0)
Best Dressed Award:
Mink Isle, won the "Best Dressed" Award at the 2006 tugfest. Capt Bob Parr decked her out with signal flags. What caught the judges eye was the Parry Sound flag on the stern. These two action shots where taken as Capt Bob was putting her to the test in the high power event.
Capt Bob |09:39 EST |Comments (0)
Most Inpressive Tug:
Tug Prescontont was another crowd pleaser at Tugfest 2006. They were lined up to go on board for a tour of this fine vessel. The judges gave her the "most impressive tug" award. Capt Paul Gaynor and crew have been at this project for over 12 years. If you saw the video and what they started with, you would appreciate just what went into putting her in the condition she is today. We were so pleased that Capt Paul could bring the Prescontont to Tugfest 2006 and we are looking forward to seeing her again in 2007.
Capt Bob |09:54 EST |Comments (1)
Still Watch:
More pictures of the Still Watch at the races. She was very impressive, running with the Prescontont in the demonstration event. As you can see Capt Tom has the pedal to the metal.
Capt Bob |17:53 EST |Comments (1)
Still Watch:
It was a pleasure to meet Tom Marshal, his family & crew on the Still Watch. Tom & his crew have done an excellent job putting Still Watch back in running order. This project has been an act of love from the beginning, and Capt Tom has the devotion of his family and crew. It was overwhelming the amount of work that Tom and his crew have done in the engine room alone. The publc were lined up to see her during the tug tours. We thank Tom and his crew for giving the public an opportunity to see this fine vessel. Here is a picture of the Still Watch. The second picture is from the bow of the Still Watch in the light parade.
Capt Bob |08:14 EST |Comments (0)
The Captains Awards:
Here are the Captains and trophys. Back row left to right, Paul Groves {Scuffy} Joe Algrove {Baleen} Paul Gaynor {Prescontont} Albert Kee {Drumlin}. Front row left to right, Bob Parr {Mink Isle} John Harlow {Timmy} Roland Schultz {Restless} Dave Matthews {Frisky}.
We Have lots of pictures to show you, I will post a new one every other day. I would like to thank you for sending pictures of the event, keep them coming, it will be nice to look back when the weather gets cold. The race event pictures where taken by Ted Krug, thank you Ted for the great shots.
Capt Bob |07:17 EST |Comments (0)
Got Photo?
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Lighthouse Keeper |22:35 EST |Comments (0)
Brutus
Meet Brutus, this liittle guy is lowered from the bow of the Still Watch. It was built for the Capt's Son, Justin. Every boys dream is to have his own tugboat. Built to go, she's 10 feet and displaces more water than you would imagine.
Lighthouse Keeper |22:25 EST |Comments (0)
The High Power Event
The High power event was just as exciting, with Capt Dave Matthews bringing Frisky in for the win. The Mink Isle gave her a good run, but came in with a respectable secound. Frisky's home port is Port Dover, and we thank Capt Dave for bringing her all this way for this event.
Lighthouse Keeper |08:42 EST |Comments (1)
The Medium Power Event
The Medium Power event was a nail biter. Capt Scott Mckowan put Scuffy to the test and it payed off. Good job Scott!
Lighthouse Keeper |16:18 EST |Comments (0)
Victory for Restless
Tug Restless pulling away from Lady Marion in the low power event. Capt Roland Schultz took the Restless on to victory.
Lighthouse Keeper |19:48 EST |Comments (0)
Hobby Class:
"Drumlin" ran in our hobby class event. She had no contenders, but did a demonstration run with the mini tug "Timmy". Capt Albert Kee and crew put on a good show. "Drumlin" is a homebuilt J.R. Benford design that took 13 years to complete. Capt Albert did an execellent job on this project. We hope to expand on this class for next year. Thanks "Drumlin" for helping to make Tugfest 2006 a success.
Capt Bob |06:13 EST |Comments (0)
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