Crusing the Conneticut on an American Tug 41

BB and I overslept this AM. Apparently I didn't set my alarm properly. Either that or we slept through it. At any event we got up at 7:42 and rushed out of the house to meet up with the Prestige American Tug crew (Mike and Tom) and several others to do a couple of house going up the Connecticut out of Essex. Fortunately we arrived in plenty of time and had a very nice several hours on the river even though it was rather overcast and somewhat windy. It was an interesting experience of cruising in protected waters. Both BB and I like the boat even though there are several issues. On the plus side fuel economy is very nice (3 to 4 MPG) at low speed yet the boat is capable of 15 kts or so. On the negative side it's a single (engine failure is a concern) and the saloon is a bit small. Even so, there is much to like about the boat. In the matter of the single screw I remain of two minds.

Boating on Long Island Sound

Drove down to Stamford, CT and then road on an American Tug 41 up to Essex courtesy of Prestige Yachts - thanks Tom and Mike. Barbara and I have seen the boat a couple of times and really like it. The accommodations are very nice with the master midships and a very nice guest stateroom, two heads, wonderful pilothouse, and good galley/saloon. Tomorrow BB and I are going to go for a couple of hour cruise on the Connecticut river out of Essex.