Lightning, that's what happened. But that fire object didn't believe me. He thought I was going too fast and a spark flew out of my stack, but it's not true. (scoffs) Anyway, I can't be bothered to argue anymore.
You must have done something….
Lightning? Well, it's possible, I suppose. But on such a nice day as this?
Anything's possible with Boomer, he really is jinxed.
[narrating] After the schooner incident, I decided there was only one thing for it: I had Sunshine take Boomer to Lucky's Yard with strict instructions that he was never to be used as a tug, ever again, no matter what!
Top of the morning, Ten Cents! Morning, Sunshine!
Is that really you, Boomer?
Well… A houseboat…. Don't you feel…sort of silly?
Not one bit! Not at all! It's what I always wanted to be! Now, hurry up you two, I want to get upriver to my new mooring.
[narrating] When they found it, it was a tree-lined bank, and it was clearly marked; Dun Tugging.
My, my, home sweet home at last!
Oh, you'll like it, here. Lots of nice trees to keep you cool in the summer.
It's all I ever wanted, thank you both. I'm sorry if I got you into trouble.
Ah, that's alright. Well, let's hope the jinx left ya'.
It's what it did to others that worried me the most.
Well, time to go. We'll come to visit you some time, huh?
Thanks. Thanks both of you. Thanks for everything.
Oh, you shouldn't have done that!
No, it's gone. It's over, that proves it. If I were still jinxed; the tree would have crashed down on me. Or one of you two, more likely!
Yeah. Yeah, you're right!
Yeah, great. Er, See you soon!
Bye. Bye! Look after yourselves.
Yeah, see ya' later, Boomer.
[narrating] For Ten Cents and Sunshine, it was back to work as usual. But for Boomer? Well, he'd found his ideal place in the world. (chuckles) And he was very happy there, because the jinx… had gone!
[narrating] I remember a time, we'd all had a long hard day, but there was still one more job to do, and as Ten Cents was the first tug home, he got it. Engineering parts were needed to go to Scuttlebutt Pete the dredger, so they could start work first thing in the morning. I knew Ten Cents wasn't too happy, not because it was late; but because the Z-Stacks were on the same job.
Hey up, Zip! Look what the wind's blown in! Goody Two-Screws!
Ahoy, Zug! 'ere where do you want this barge from the engineers?
Too late for today, mate!
Too late? You don't need this till morning!
No point now! It'll be dark soon!
Don't bug me, I've had a busy day. Now where'd you want it?
Real Eager Beaver Zip! Isn't he?
Well, got a reputation to live up-to, Zug. One of the best Tugs in the Harbour…
Yawn yawn! All work and no play makes Ten Cents a Dull tug!
Look, D'ya want this or do I take it back?!
Moor it by the Old Quay. If you're not too worn out?! (Both Z Switchers laugh loudly)
What's going on out there?
Oh, er- Captain Star, sir- Uh- Ten Cents didn't deliver our barge last night!
You did not! It's not there! It's not- It's not there!
Alright, that's enough! I've already had a complaint from the clients. On your way now.
Have a nice day, Ten Cents!
I don't expect slip-ups like this from you, Ten Cents. The owners claim their barge is missing, never delivered.
That's not true, sir. It was my last tow of the day. It was!
Ten Cents, I have to take the client's word.
Sir, please, at least let me-
No. I'm putting you on dredger detail, with Scuttlebutt Pete.
Aw, no, sir! Not that! There's-
You look gloomy this morning, Ten Cents. What's up?
I hear you've lost a barge.
Oh, you would be the first to know, wouldn't you?
It's no secret. Talk of the harbour.
Well, it's bound to be, once you know.
Grampus, what do you know about it?
Well, you've lost a barge.
Don't waste time, do you, Scuttlebutt?
Aye, rumours are his speciality.
Was only trying to help. The more who know about it, the sooner you'll be in the clear.
I am in the clear! Get that clear!
Naughty, naughty! Temper, temper!
Lose his stack if it wasn't screwed on!
I say, what's this all about? Star Fleet and Z Fleet together? Whatever next?
Ten Cents' barge's the only ones gone…
Yeah, bet he knows what it’s about!
Him stealing barges. That’s what!
Cut that out about Ten Cents!
Zug Well we didn't mean anything by…
Just careful what you say!
I said silence! Captain Zero and me have had a meeting. Missing barges is serious, we’re going to get to the bottom of it, understand? Captain Zero…
I know of a scheme to catch this Pirate…
Ha! I expect he knows several.
Aye, Set a crook to catch a crook!
What are you suggesting?!?
Quiet! We've decided to Set a trap.
Certain Barges are being rigged with flares that will Trigger off if the barge is even touched! Never mind Stolen.
PTPirate Tug #1
[Switching their green lights on] You've done very well, so far, patchy, but we figure you still owe us.
You're going back on your word?! You said that was the last barge!
[Upon sneaking in] (Whispering) The thief!
PTPirate Tug #2
Changed our mind, see. It's one more barge. Get it tonight or it's goodbye to him [Referring to Sea Rogue's Uncle]. Davy Jones's locker on the seabed!
(Still Whispering) Who's he…? The missing barges!
PTPirate Tug #2
What's that?!
[Heard in VHS version, but clearer & louder in T.V. version] (Whispering even quieter) Looks like a problem.
PTPirate Tug #2
You hear anything?
PTPirate Tug #2
Right… Do as we say, or else!
PTPirate Tug #2
One more, I said. Tonight!
SRSea Rogue's Uncle
Don't do it!
I've got to! Haven't I? You promise tonight will be the last?
PTPirate Tug #1
Deliver, or he sinks! [Both pirates switch their green lights off]
Dash good idea, this. Barge in Place, Flare set to go off. Now I thought we were going to be in pairs… [he hears another tug approaching, looks round, & sees who his partner is] Oh no, Not Warrior?!
This is our post, Top Hat- [he inadvertently Bumps into a Bell Buoy as he pulls up] Oops?!? Sorry little fella!
Of all the tugs, I get the clumsiest!
It'll be great if you and I catch 'em.
How thrilling. How absolutely thrilling. Now pay attention, Warrior; This is a wartime situation. I’ll muster up my cunning, my sense of tactical advantage. Now, back up!
What’s that then? Tactical?
Em. It means thinking strategically!
What's that then? Strategical… Er- Um. What you said.
Ugh, Tactical, you dummy!
Oh, give me strength. Positions, Warrior! AT THE DOUBLE!
This is a nice, tactical spot. Quite strategical- Quite good, eh?
Tied off my end. Right, Zip; I'll stay back here out of sight. You keep a lookout up front.
Why do I have to be up front? It's scary, I feel vulnerable! You come here, I'll come there, eh?
Oh no! You'll be much worse off here! Better there, believe me!
Is it… really bad over there?
Honestly, Zip? Would I lie to you, now would I?
(starts shaking) Oh no! Please-Mr.-Pirate! I-don't-mean-no-harm! I.-UH.-I. UM.
No-no-no, Zug, it's me! Zip!
Stupid! Captain Zero said we're not to move. You nearly scared me!
If that's only nearly, I'd hate to see you really scared.
I only wanted to see if it is better back there.
Well it isn't. Stay there and shut up!
Cor, it's too spooky for my liking.
I wish I was back working up river…
(Ten Cents shushes)
Eh?
Be Quiet! Yeah, I think I hear something.
I'm not gonna make it. Nothing in sight! The tug fleets have rumbled me…
You're cornered, you can't escape!
Well done, Ten Cents! He's the Pirate, alright!
No, I'm not a real Pirate!
Grampus told us everything.
He saw you and those two green-eyed things!
Did you see the Old Man there, too?
We must save him. He's my Uncle! They're holding him to ransom, to make me steal barges. Even if I get one more, they might still sink him.
Well, Help us to help you. And we'll sink them.
Yeah, anything you say. [He hears more tugs coming] Who's that?!
Hey, Top Hat, something's going on over there. I'll take a look.
Warrior. Warrior. Watch that…
(but it's too late as Warrior bumps into the barge and the flare triggers off.)
Flare! You bright spark, Warrior!
