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DD-214

Candu E-Z · Mini Tug


Status
Under Construction

Under Construction

At a Glance Registry particulars
Builder
CanDidDave
Design
Candu E-Z
Length
14′ 2″4.3 m
Status
Under Construction

The Build

2 milestones, in order

  1. JULY 2026

    Fairing rub rail

    Hull

    Working on rub rails today, hull structure completed except rails and glassing. No work done on interior yet except glassing and tons of sanding. Start of project before even ordering plywood was 4/1/2026
    No comments about April 1 please.

  2. JULY 2026

    Gunwale supports

    Hull

    Worked on forward gunwale supports. Working outside until heavy storms rolled in.

Specifications

As entered in the registry

Design & Type

Boat Type
Mini Tug
Design
Candu E-Z
Designer
Berkeley Eastman

Construction

Builder
CanDidDave

Dimensions

Length Overall
14′ 2″4.3 m
Beam
7′ 2″2.2 m

Propulsion

Propulsion
Outboard
Engine
Tohatsu 20
Horsepower
20 hp
Machinery
Currently on engine stand, boat ain't ready

The Design

Candu E-Z

A compact displacement mini tug designed around precisely dimensioned plywood components and common workshop tools.

Plans Berkeley Engineering

This Design in the Registry

The Builder

Her record is kept by

#DaveMoore

Founder Member

This record names CanDidDave as her builder. #DaveMoore keeps her entry in the registry.

#DaveMoore & 1 other boat

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Registry Entry

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Vessel
DD-214
Builder
CanDidDave
Design
Candu E-Z
Build Started
Launched
Hailing Port
Registry Date
Not yet entered
Last Updated
29 July 2026
Status
Under Construction

EST. 2026

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