{"id":60492,"date":"2025-07-16T14:29:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T18:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/?p=60492"},"modified":"2025-07-16T18:20:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T22:20:31","slug":"used-boat-seaglass-american-tug-41","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/used-boat-seaglass-american-tug-41\/","title":{"rendered":"Used Boats We Love: <i>Seaglass<\/i>, the American Tug 41"},"content":{"rendered":"\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074747287-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"Seaglass at anchor\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074747287-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074747287-1_XLARGE-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074747287-1_XLARGE-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074747287-1_XLARGE-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074747287-1_XLARGE-copy.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\"><i>Seaglass<\/i> showcases the iconic lines of the American Tug 41\u2014rugged, seaworthy, and made for real-world cruising.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Wellington Yacht Partners<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Few cruising yachts capture the spirit of rugged adventure and refined comfort like the American Tug 41. Launched in 2000, these semi-displacement trawler-style cruisers have earned a devoted following for their ability to handle some of the most challenging cruising grounds\u2014from the winding waterways of the Pacific Northwest to the iconic Great Loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe id=\"gkstfcayky\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisingworld.dragonforms.com\/gkstfcayky\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Seaglass<\/em>, a 2006 model, designed by Lynn Senour and currently represented for sale by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellingtonyachts.com\/yacht-details\/9777043\/2006-american-tug-41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wellington Yacht Partners<\/a>, stands out even among this respected lineage. With a meticulous recent refit and upgrades totaling over $300,000, she embodies what happens when thoughtful owners commit to preserving and enhancing a boat\u2019s performance, comfort, and reliability. Her 540-hp Cummins diesel engine powers a cruising speed of 9 knots with impressive fuel efficiency, yet can push her to nearly 16 knots when time or weather demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-copy-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Seaglass at anchor\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-copy.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">With her Midnight Blue Awlcraft finish and high bow, <i>Seaglass<\/i> cuts a capable figure whether coastal cruising or running the Great Loop.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Wellington Yacht Partners<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Belowdecks, the two-cabin, two-head layout offers spacious accommodations designed for long-term cruising. Natural light floods the salon and pilothouse through panoramic windows, while modern comforts like air conditioning, a full galley, and integrated entertainment systems create a welcoming refuge underway or at anchor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sophisticated electronics\u2014including a comprehensive Garmin navigation suite with radar, thermal imaging, and autopilot\u2014provide peace of mind, while thoughtful details like freshwater flush systems, bow and stern thrusters, and a joystick-controlled dinghy crane make daily handling and dockside maneuvers seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074751318-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Aft cockpit\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074751318-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074751318-1_XLARGE-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074751318-1_XLARGE-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074751318-1_XLARGE-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074751318-1_XLARGE-copy.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The spacious aft cockpit offers secure, shaded seating and easy boarding, with direct access to the salon and swim platform.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Wellington Yacht Partners<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>With hull and deck constructed for durability and noise reduction, <em>Seaglass<\/em> is built for years of safe, comfortable exploration. Whether cruising inland rivers, coastal passages, or remote anchorages, the American Tug 41 remains a favorite for those who want a capable, no-compromise cruiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074649154-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"american tug 41 foredeck\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074649154-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074649154-1_XLARGE-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074649154-1_XLARGE-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074649154-1_XLARGE-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074649154-1_XLARGE-copy.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">A well-protected foredeck with tall rails, wide side decks, and a beefy ground tackle setup reinforces <i>Seaglass<\/i>&#8216; offshore confidence.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Wellington Yacht Partners<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The American Tug 41 \u2014 Crafting Comfort and Capability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2000 by Tomco Marine Group in Washington State, the American Tug 41 quickly became a standout among semi-displacement cruisers. Designed by Lynn Senour (best known for his work with Nordic Tugs), the AT41 blends the charm of a working tugboat with the comfort and systems of a well-equipped motoryacht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074719352-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Seaglass stateroom\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074719352-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074719352-1_XLARGE-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074719352-1_XLARGE-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074719352-1_XLARGE-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074719352-1_XLARGE-copy.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The owner\u2019s stateroom is thoughtfully appointed with an athwartships berth, custom mattress, and abundant storage for extended cruising.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Built tough for Pacific Northwest waters, the AT41 features solid fiberglass hulls below the waterline, integrated stringers and bulkheads, and a thoughtful layout that maximizes livability and visibility. Owners love the boat\u2019s ability to cruise efficiently at 8\u20139 knots, but also appreciate the option to power up to the mid-teens when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes the AT41 truly special is its versatility: it\u2019s at home in tight canals, remote anchorages, and open water alike. Bridge clearance is low, access to mechanical spaces is excellent, and the layout fits couples or families equally well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074742339-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Seaglass salon\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074742339-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074742339-1_XLARGE-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074742339-1_XLARGE-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074742339-1_XLARGE-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074742339-1_XLARGE-copy.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The bright, open salon blends seamlessly with the galley, offering panoramic views, ample seating, and a full suite of home-style amenities.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Wellington Yacht Partners<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>More than two decades after its launch, the American Tug 41 remains one of the most sought-after cruising tugs on the market\u2014and boats like <em>Seaglass <\/em>show why, reminding us that cruising is as much about soul and stewardship as it is about speed or destination. They carry stories forward\u2014of thoughtful care, innovation, and enduring style\u2014helping inspire the next generation of cruisers to seek out vessels that are built to last and crafted for life aboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074731470-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Seaglass pilothouse\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074731470-1_XLARGE-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2006-american-tug-41-power-9777043-20250517074731470-1_XLARGE-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, 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