2005 DUDLEY DIX DESIGN ECHO 38 TUG BOAT

2005 Dudley Dix Design Echo 38 tug boat (Fiber Hull Version) 

At that time 8 sister boats were made and many of 38 Tug boats in International waters. If you are looking for a seaworty, comfortable and live aboard boat then probably you are looking the right one. 

Sophisticated owner always cared well, knew what exactly the boat needs from him. 

With the single Steyr engine she keeps you secure always with low consumption levels. Where every you want to go this boat can almost tackle either at anchor or rough waters.

She comes with 2 cabins 2 head-showers; The accommodation is comfortable for a couple to live aboard with occasional sleep-aboard guests. The owners' stateroom is forward of the pilothouse from which it can be closed off by doors. It comprises V-berths, a seat, a head with basin and shower, many lockers and access to the forepeak.

The pilothouse, over the engine space, houses all the controls in a central console. Alongside the console are lift-top chart lockers and a navigation area with drawers below. Behind the helm position is a short [1,85m] berth for the watch during night passages and the saloon stairs. Access to the deck is through sliding doors port and starboard.

Immediately aft of the pilothouse and at a lower level is the galley to port with large work surfaces, twin sinks, ice box/ freezer, refuse bin, drawers, lockers and cooker. To starboard are lockers and a small head compartment.

The saloon is open to the galley and comprises a central table with bottle stowage and hinged leaves and settees port and starboard. The settee backrests hinge upward to form upper and lower berths or to give access to the lockers behind. The fresh water tanks are built in under the settees.

Through the aft door is the cockpit which is covered by an extension of the deckhouse roof. A transom door folds downward to give access to the boarding platform. On the deckhouse roof is a sunning area and the dinghy storage.

The machinery space is under the pilothouse and also houses the batteries and fuel tanks. Large hatches in the floor and roof of the pilothouse will permit removal of the engine if needed.

Engine and tankage shown below are as used on the first boat but are variable to suit the cruising needs of any subsequent builders.

The boat is available to be seen anytime at request.