Sundowner Tug Tug 30

INTRODUCTION

The Sundowner Tug Company imported three models measuring 30, 32, and 36 feet in length. Jack Sarin, N.A. of Bainbridge, WA, provided the naval architecture, while Ho Hsing FRP. Co. Ltd and Chauson of Taiwan were the builders. The models were marketed as the Sundowner Tug in the U.S. and as the Regency in Canada. Their design features a distinctive reverse-raked windscreen. The vessel was built with a solid fiberglass hull and a beautifully handcrafted teak interior.     

Specifications

Builder: Sundowner Tug Co (importer) 

Model: 30 Tug 

Year: 1985 

Designer: Jack Sarin 

L.O.A.: 30′ 00″ 

Beam: 11′ 00″ 

Draft: 02′ 09″ 

Displacement: 9,600 lbs 

 

Tankage: 

Fuel Tank: 150 gal 

Fresh Water Tank: 70 gal 

Holding Tank: 30 gal

Engine

Yanmar 4PHM-TE diesel 

Engine hours: 1500 

Power: 100 hp 

Propeller Type: 3 Blade 

Propeller Material: Bronze w/line Cutter 

Belts and hoses (2017) 

Exhaust elbow (2019) 

Transmission oil cooler (2019)

Engine heat exchanger removed and serviced (2016) 

Hull and Deck

Solid fiberglass hull

Faux plank seams on the hull

Molded rub strake in the hull side 

Keel with a skeg-hung rudder

Propeller gauge protected (2016)

Solid fiberglass decks of epoxy and FBG strand coring, reinforced with plywood underneath (2016). 

Bomar aluminum deck hatch 

Transom door 

Pilothouse wing/side deck doors 

Deck storage in a large aft deck lazarette 

Stainless steel bow rail

Stainless Steel stern rail 

Anchor platform with anchor roller 

Standing bit on the foredeck 

Bulwark hawse pipes 

Lewmar Pro Series windlass (2017) 

Anchor with chain rode led to hawse pipe to the dedicated anchor locker 

Shurflow anchor chain washdown (2017)  

Mast and boom also serve as antenna mast 

Windshield wipers motors (2018) 

Swim platform 

 

Accommodations

Salon 

Aft deck entrance

Convertible dinette (double berth) with a dropleaf table

Teak and holly sole (refinished 2017) 

Teak surfaces renewed (2017) 

Upholstery (2015) 

Window blinds (2018) 

Reading lamps 

Overhead lighting 

Opening port 

 

Galley 

Hillerange three-burner stove with oven (rebuilt 2019) 

Propane solenoid switch (2019) 

Double stainless-steel sink 

Dometic Coolmatic refrigeration (2018) 

Storage above and below the sink 

Solar vent 

 

Master Stateroom

V-Berth 

Teak and holly sole (refinished 2019) 

Hanging locker 

Storage under the berth and on shelves 

Teak ceiling slats 

 

Bath 

Teak grate floor 

Hot and cold pull-out shower nozzle 

Storage outboard of the head 

Locker beneath the sink 

Teak and stainless towel racks 

Stainless steel sink 

Jabsco Quiet Flush electric toilet (2020) 

Dometic Tank Monitor (2020) 

Jabsco 50880 shower drain and bilge pump (2020) 

 

Pilot House 

Large bench seat doubles as single berth

Side deck access doors on port and starboard

Helm station

 wheel with the electronics, and the bench also doubles as a berth. 

Opening windshield 

Opening ports (2) aft 

Windshield wipers (motors and blades 2020)  

Electronics

Garmin GPS 128 (2015) 

Garmin Fish Finder 240 (2015) 

Garmin GPS Map 4212 with radar Autonav (2015) 

Garmin VHF Radio (2015) 

Auto pilot 

Signet depth finder 

Entertainment  

Sony AM/FM/CD/USB/Bluetooth stereo (2017) 

Fusion two-way full-range speakers (2017) 

Electrical

12-volt DC electrical panel 

110-volt AC electrical panel 

110-volt, 30 amp shore power system with cord 

A/C Cruiseair SMX (dockside) air conditioner (2015) 

6-gallon stainless steel hot water heater (2015) 

(2) Four 110 AC outlets 

(2) 4D House (1) #27 Engine Start battery (2016) 

Above the berth is a shelf with cubbies 

Below the berth is storage space 

Reading lights to port and starboard 

Nature Power 165-watt solar panel 

Mastervolt solar charger with 

TruCharge battery charger 

Hella oscillating fans in V-berth (2017) 

Miscellaneous 

Lewmar bow thruster (2017)   

Misc

Coast Guard Safety package 

Custom Bimini with HD solid frame (2019) 

Custom heavy-duty, triple axel, electric brakes, adjustable arms, HD ring coupling (reconditioned 2020) 

Comments

HERON is number 151 of the Sundowner line. It has received exceptional care and upgrades from knowledgeable owners. The teak decks were removed, and the FBG sub-deck was cored with epoxy, reinforced, and painted. The interior teak cabinetry and teak veneer panels have been restored and refinished to their original condition. Recent additions include a Lewmar windlass, Lewmar bow thruster, solar panel, refrigeration, bimini top, Quiet Flush electric toilet, propane range with oven, and a custom trailer. HERON represents an opportunity to own a fully-found tug/trawler in cruise ready condition.