The Warner bow tug CADET was built in Kennebunkport, Maine, by Bernard Warner in 1936 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 2001 John Foss, owner of North End Shipyard in Rockland, discovered CADET adorning the parking lot of a restaurant in East Boothbay. He purchased her for a dollar and over the next 10 years CADET was completely rebuilt from original plans supplied by the builder’s grandson.

CADET was outfitted with a warm, cozy interior for coastal cruising:  In the forepeak is a workshop space with a 6’ workbench that could be used as a bunk.  Aft of the forepeak is the pilothouse with engine compartment underneath.  The entire pilothouse sole is removable for excellent access to the machinery space, which also houses the generator, batteries, fuel filters, etc.

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From the pilot house heading aft, you descend a few steps, and there is a galley on the starboard side with a Dickenson diesel stove and self-contained fridge/freezer.  Across on the port side is a large head with standup shower, sink vanity, and VacuFlush toilet system.   

Aft of the head and galley is the saloon with a pilot berth on the starboard side, and a large settee on the port side that folds out to a double bed.   From the salon heading aft you ascend a few steps to the large open aft deck, which is often occupied by some Adirondack chairs or a folding table. 

Despite her traditional appearance, CADET is very modern from a systems point of view. Please reach out for a copy of a 2020 survey listing all of CADET’s equipment and machinery specifications. 

CADET remains in excellent structural condition from her recent rebuild, and all exterior surfaces were repainted within the past few years.  I can’t imagine a classier coastal cruiser or day-tripper for an individual or couple with an appreciation for beautiful tugs of a bygone era.