A seaworthy cruiser that is equally at home plying the shallows of the Bahamas, the narrows of the ICW, or on the Inside Passage to Alaska, the American Tug 435 is designed for those who want to go further and stay out longer—and do it all in comfort and safety.
The 435 features a two-stateroom, two-head layout that packs in a ton of useful and useable space. The raised pilothouse forward features a helm seat on centerline with good lines of sight, and a large settee to port with seating for four. Large, opening windows flood the area with air and natural light. All controls and electronics are easily accessible. The pilothouse doors lead to wide side decks with thoughtfully placed cleats and deck hardware designed for cruising.
From the pilothouse, a stairway to starboard brings guests to the forward accommodations, which provide plenty of space for two couples or a family onboard. The amidships master stateroom utilizes the 435’s full beam and has a walkaround queen berth and an ensuite head. Forward, the guest stateroom has a Pullman queen berth (with the option for an additional bunk) to port, and another ensuite head. Both heads are equipped with stand-up showers.
In the saloon, there is a U-shaped galley with a three-burner stove and plenty of counterspace and cabinetry to port, and an L-shaped settee to starboard. Additional creature comforts in the area include large windows, a floating lounge chair, an entertainment area, and more stowage for gear, toys, and supplies.
Below the waterline, a molded composite skeg protects the prop and supports the rudder, while both the main engine and the 9kW Northern Lights genset have underwater exhaust. Side-Power SEP electric bow and stern thrusters add to ease of maneuverability. Power comes from a single 550-horsepower Cummins diesel housed in an engine room that is sure to make you popular with your mechanic.
The 435 rides atop the same seaworthy hull that has defined American Tug since the brand’s inception and boasts a 17-knot top speed that will give you plenty of cruising options.
(Mechanically hinging masts are available on non-flybridge models for further reduction in air draft)
