1953/2007 45’ x 12.5’ x 6’ EX US Army ST Tug
Built in 1953 in Nassco, SanDiego
Molded depth: 7.2’
Shell plating thickness: ¼”
Headroom: Wheelhouse – 7’, cabin – 7’, engine room – 7’
Rebuilt from the keel up in 2007 and was converted from single to twin screw.
She is the only twin screw ST Tug that the owner knows of.
(2) Detroit Diesel 6-110 engines – 300 hp each, 470 & 4918 hours
(2) Allison transmissions 2:1 ratio
Shaft size: 2 ¼”
Cruising speed: 8 ½ kts
Propellers: RH & LH, 30” x 28”, 3 blade, bronze
7 KW Kuboto generator – 110/220 V AC
Electronics: (2) VHF radios, Garmin GPS, Ritchie compass, Laptop w/charting
Steering: Hydraulic
Safety equipment: Fixed CO2, 2” fire pump, monitor & station
Winches: (2) 7 ton Facing
Furnace: Electric heat
Fuel capacity: 800 US gal
Fresh water capacity: 100 gal
Deck wash pump: Engine PTO fire pump
Head: Port-a-potty
Accommodations: Bunk and small galley area
Additional Features:
Full towing lights, spotlight
New rudders and posts
New steering system (hydraulic)
(2) new shafts –2 ¼”
(2) new 30” x 28” props plus 2 spares
Redesigned engine room for twin engines
New 7 KW diesel generator – radiator cooled
New keel coolers
New towing lights
Hull is 100%, no leaks, tug has been in fresh water almost its entire life.
Tug is currently working doing ship assist along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River as well as general towing and salvage services.
Price reduced from $147,000 USD to $84,000 USD