This Tug Boat was built in 1945 as ST (Small Tug) 908 for the US Army. Burger Boat of Manitowoc, Wisconsin was the builder. From 1945 to 1956 ST 908 was stationed in ports as disparate as those in England other Texas. In 1976, Reliable was modified to a gill netting and long line fishing vessel. In 1984 Shively removed the fishing gear and restored her to a proper tugboat configuration. She towed commercially for the next 20 yrs. In 2003 Reliable was sold and towed barges, floating docks, and yachts until 2006 when she was sold to Cliff Center. Cliff gave her a major overhaul, which included a reconstructed fantail, new rudder configuration, a bow thruster, anchor winch, a remodelled wheelhouse, a generator, new accommodations, head, shower and galley.
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BOW THRUSTER 8 HP hydraulic variable speed
ENGINE
Engine - Detroit Diesel 6 V 71
HP - 185
Hours - 4347
Fresh water cooled
Exhaust System - Keel cooled. Dry stack exhaust
TRANSMISSION
MG 509 TWIN DISC 2.75 - 2.95:1 gear ratio
TANKAGES
Fuel - 600 US gallons steel
Fresh Water - 55 US gallons x 2 Plastic
Water Heater - Kuuma 11 US gallon
Holding Tank - 35 US gallons plastic
Lube Oil Tank - 75 US gallons Steel
Hydraulic Oil Tank - 75 US gallons steel
ELECTRICAL
Shore power - 30 amp with smart plug
Battery Charger - Pro Mariner, Pro Nautic 1260
Inverter -