Still Going Places: American Tug marks its silver anniversary with a full order book from boaters who want to explore.

The builder splashed seven boats last year and has set a goal of finishing 10 this year. Photo credit: Jonathan Cooper

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. La Conner, Wash., sits about an hour north of Seattle, nestled amid Fidalgo Island’s tulip fields and across the Swinomish Channel from the Swinomish Reservation. This boatbuilding hub with stunning views of Mount Baker has been home to American Tug for a quarter century. Even after a recent expansion, the builder’s order book runneth over. Seven boats were finished in 2023, with another 10 poised to launch this year. The yard has around 33 employees with aspirations for 45 to 48 skilled workers. Go to this link to read the full article published by Passagemaker https://www.passagemaker.com/technical/still-going-places?