Tugs quotes

Naagh, Can't shift 'em, Sunshine, no matter what I do.

[coughs] Don't worry, I'm okay. The smoke from me stack seems a bit heavy though.

I'm afraid that smoke's not coming from your stack.

No, I, er- I didn't think it actually was.

I've gotta get you out of there, fast!

How long d'you think it'll be before it bursts into flames?

Ohh, how'd this happen?

Never mind how, swing 'round and try to push the logs clear, we've got to get Sunshine out!

Hello!

Aw, no! It's Billy Shoepack with his dynamite!

Aw, tell him to clear off, Ten Cents. Flames and dynamite don't mix!

Look, get outta here Billy! One spark from this landing on your dynamite, and we could all go up!

'Hang on, Hang On, 'ow did you get in that mess?

[Sarcastically] On Purpose Shoepack, just for the fun of it. On yer way man!

[coughs] Haven't had such a bad cough, since me engine needed [cough] overhaulin'!

That sounds like Puffer. Great! Send him to Uptown, he's faster than the current'll carry the logs.

You're right, Sunshine, he'll get there first! Oi, Puffer! Warn Uptown that the log dam is broken, the logs are heading their way, it's an emergency!

Will do, but what can they do about it?

O.J.'s at Uptown, tell him!

Right. On my way, Ten Cents! A race against time… I'LL BEAT 'EM!

Look, don't stop for anything!

O.J.

Which factory did you say, Warrior?

Captain Star said "take Little Ditcher to the demolition factory."

O.J.

He meant the factory that's due for demolition. Hey, what's that? Puffer, what's up?

A mass of logs! On their way from the lake! Get downriver, fast! I've gotta get to Uptown Station to warn them!

Good heavens! In this current, they'll wreck the whole quayside and us as well!

Well then, let's stop 'em, right here!

O.J.

Be sensible, Warrior! How?!

Well er, I'll stick Little Ditcher across the river, he'll put his spuds down on the riverbed, and he won't move.

No, I'll get smashed to bits instead!

Captain Star

[narrating] The 1920's. Bigg City Port was the biggest harbour in the world. It was a time of change and great opportunity. Nobody knew it better than the hardworking tugs, whose strength and big hearts made them popular with everybody from Tramp Steamers to Ocean Liners. Important jobs in the port often kept them working night and day. My tugs, the Star Fleet were no exception. I had three Harbour tugs: O.J., a paddle-steamer. Warrior and Big Mac. A Railway tug; Top Hat. One little Switcher; Ten Cents. And Hercules; my Oceangoing tug. They were a good crew, striving to be the best in the port. Not always succeeding, but proud of their work. I remember the day we got our first big break. It started like most, at dawn.

Now listen to me and listen good. The Star Fleet are about to get the Ocean Liner Contract. [The Z-Stacks grumble in disappointment] And I'm NOT HAPPY!

We're not smiling, Captain Zero.

I'm glad you don't find it 'funny', Zorran. Now I want that contract, and YOU'RE going to get it for me!

But, How? I thought that...

I don't expect you to 'THINK', You're a Team, the Best, the Better Looking, more Powerful, and dare I say, More Devious...

I like that bit about Better Looking.

Yes, but what's Devious?

What's DEVIOUS is what's NECESSARY to make an Honest Living, in these days of CORRUPTION, and 'Bad Business Ethics'!

Oh.

Now, Fire up your boilers and get that Duchess Contract, there's NO TIME TO LOSE!

No problem, that bunch of Clapped out Sardine cans are gonna' find they've missed the boat, or My name's not Zorran...(laughing Deviously)

But it is Zorran! Isn't it?

Oi! WHOA THERE!

[(trying to stop suddenly) accidentally collided into Ten Cents' hull, sending him rocking about.] [Coughing upon collision] Er, Sorry. Sir!

Yeah, Well watch it in future.

[Clears throat] I was- er, I was looking for Ten Cents, sir?

Yeah? Well, you just found him!

AAH! I'm... Sunshine, Sir.

It's Good to meet ya! Come on, let's get to work. The Star Fleet's docking an ocean liner this afternoon, and if we get a move on, we'll be finished in time to watch.

Yes, sir!

Now- Now look, Sunshine, you only call Captain Star 'sir'. I'm just Ten Cents, okay?

Yes, s- er, Sure thing, Ten Cents.

Well, look what the tide's brought in! Izzy Gomez! Ha!

Hey, you guys, I need a tow.

We don't accept bananas as payment. (chuckles)

Hey, big shots, you towing the Duchess or something?

What would you know about it, you South American heap of junk?

What I know? I sit around, waiting for nobody to tow me. (Zorran starts, but is interrupted) The Duchess, she come in this morning, suddenly, everybody busy.

But Duchess isn't due till this afternoon--

SHUT UP, DINGHY BRAIN! C'MON! (Zak mumbles under his breath after he and Zorran leave Izzy.)

Captain Star

[TV version only] There had been a change, but the Stars didn't know this. Here was a chance for Captain Zero to put one over on us.

Que dia! What a day! I gotta get a tow and unload these bananas!

Hello, Ten Cents. Who's your new friend?

Sunshine, meet Sally, She's a seaplane.

Hello, (Whistling) Sally!

Thanks for the fuel, fellas.

Now listen. Hercules is up the coast, out of the way. Big Mac is the strongest Star left. If we knuckle him, we'll grab the liner contract.

Yeah, I know, but he's bigger than me---

HE'S TOWING BARGES, DUMMY! His route is close to the mud banks, okay?!

Yeah, so?

SO... You stuff him onto one! OKAY? STUPID?!

You've done it before to yourself, Zip, so you should soon catch on!

Yeah, I'll catch on, Zorran.

You'd better. Do it fast and get back fast. Now GET!

Devious, man. Devious!

Captain Star

[narrating] Zip and Zug knew exactly where to find Big Mac. They were waiting for him.

(innocently) Need a hand, Big Mac old buddy?

Well, guys, I...

Well it was a... nice day, Big Mac. Thought we'd try to... you know, spread a little happiness!

Yeah, uh... like helping our mates!

Can't go past and see one struggle...

Thanks, guys! Now I'll be back in good time for the Duchess!

Captain Star

[narrating] Big Mac had no idea the Z-Stacks were laying a trap for him!

I hope Big Mac gets here soon, Top Hat. This ain't gonna be an easy one!

Yes, where is he? We'll never manage without Big Mac!

O.J.

I'm worried about this! We need help to dock her... (sighs) C'mon, Big Mac! Where are you?

Captain Star

[narrating] The Star fleet were doing their best without Big Mac, and for a while, it looked as though they were going to make it. But Zorran was still waiting for another chance.

Ah, looks like your plan didn't work, Zorran.

Hmm, if I could only get rid of that Switcher, Sunshine...

Thinking Devious, eh, Zorran?

No, Just thinking Contract. Look, they've slowed her right back!

'Ere, what's that?! Who's there? Oh... Izzy, it's you.

Yeah, and about time too. Warrior promised me a tow.

Oh, well I've gotta find Sunshine.

Why? What's the matter?

Er, he.. Disappeared. I s'pose he's ashamed after causing the accident with the Duchess.

Sunshine didn't cause no accident, I saw eet. Zorran pushed him.

What?! Are you sure?

As sure as I know I got a lot of bananas and I need a tow.

Yeah, I had a feeling those Z-Stacks were up to something! 'Ere, wait-a-minute, I must tell the others.

Hey, what about my tow?

[TV version only] Look, I'll see you get one. Thanks, Izzy.