History
One of the Oldest boats in the pacific northwest, "Reliance" was built in 1909 and was initially used as a camp boat to bring supplies to the logging camps in Willapa bay on the coast of Washington. Approximately 1-2 years after it was first launched it was significantly remodeled to be a tug and preformed log patrols on the rives that fed into the bay.
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In the late 1970's the boat was nearly entirely restored and rebuilt by local tugboat legend Phil Shively, and thereafter won several tugboat races at the Olympia harbor days.
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December 2024
In December of 2023, Reliance was purchased as the first vessel for HMF. When we found her, she was on the hard in Olympia in desperate need of a new home and rejuvenation.
Specifications:
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LOA: 40'
Beam: 12'
Draft : 3.5'
Cruise : 8 knots
Poweplant : Detroit 6-71
HP : 200
February 2025
Following purchase and splashing back into the water, "Reliance" transitioned to Fisherman's terminal in Ballard/Seattle where she underwent a complete electrical rewiring.
October 2025
"Reliance" transitioned to Everett to continue undergoing restoration. She will have her pilothouse remodeled, significant rot repair, and a complete paint job.
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We will be using the photo to the left as a reference for our final goal.