FOSS Tugboat

A good old wooden tugboat in 1/16 scale

Big, with lots of detail.  Check out a short video of a fun day

      with friends.
 

  • FOSS Tugboat "JEAN MARIE" in 3/4" = 1'-0" scale
    FOSS Tugboat "JEAN MARIE" in 3/4" = 1'-0" scale
  • The original in Seattle, Washington
    The original in Seattle, Washington
  • This model is in 1:16th scale and is 64 inches long
    This model is in 1:16th scale and is 64 inches long
  • It weighs over 120 lbs in the water (car battery for power)
    It weighs over 120 lbs in the water (car battery for power)
  • It is remote controlled (RC), and variable speeds forward and reverse [Vantec ESC]
    It is remote controlled (RC), and variable speeds forward and reverse [Vantec ESC]
  • It has a Dallee Sound board for diesel and horn sounds
    It has a Dallee Sound board for diesel and horn sounds
  • Built from 85' Harbor Tug Plans
    Built from 85' Harbor Tug Plans
  • Harbor Tugboat plan profile
    Harbor Tugboat plan profile
  • . . . and the water cannon squirts about 15 feet!
    . . . and the water cannon squirts about 15 feet!
  • Chasing children at cousin's pond
    Chasing children at cousin's pond
  • After winter re-fit
    After winter re-fit
  • At Kohler, WI
    At Kohler, WI
  • On the pond at Kohler Wisconsin - check out the video
    On the pond at Kohler Wisconsin - check out the video
  • I let Dave have the controls and he used the water cannon - - on me!
    I let Dave have the controls and he used the water cannon - - on me!