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26.5' Steel Replica Tugboat /Converted Lifeboat

Estimated price for orientation: 12 123 $

Category: Antique and Classics
Class: Power

26.5' Steel Replica Tugboat /Converted Lifeboat - Available now

1928 26'6" x 8' x 3.6' Steel Replica Tugboat

27' tugboat replica

Boat was originally a lifeboat on a Great Lakes ferry, so has hardly ever been in the water.

All supporting and historical documents will be supplied to buyer at time of sale.

Original boat is constructed of 1/4" steel

Original hull is galvanized at waterline

Stern section and wheelhouse were professionally added and are constructed of 1/8" steel plate

Original hull is riveted and was built in Scotland in 1928

NO rust or weak spots and NO leaks. 

Dimensions:

26'6" x 8' x 3.6'

Weight 8200 lbs 

Engine:

2 cyl.China diesel (new)

18.5 hp @2000 rpm

1/2 gph  @ 6 kts

Engine is model #295A and is a complete marine unit with all new pumps,fwc plumbing,piping and instrumentation.

Water cooled muffler

Less than 10 hours running time 

Gearbox;

Hydraulic model M100A

2:1 reduction

1 1/4 shaft 

Steering:

Teleflex cable

Stainless steel rudder 

Head:

Enclosed head

Jabsco marine unit with 5 gal s/s holding tank

Pump out port on stbd.side 

Galley;

Counter top with small sink

5 gal,fresh water tank with manual pump

5 gal holding container for sink drain 

Fuel tanks;

2-6 gal outboard tanks with s/s quick disconnects

Tanks are easy to remove for filling

Brass switch over valve

Clear water separator 

Bilge pumps:

2- 1 fwd   1-aft 

Electrical:

2-batteries with manual selector switch

1-Fuse panel

2-Circuit breaker panels

All lighting in cabin, navigation lights and aft deck work lights are 12 volt 

Cabin:

6' headroom in cabin

2-bench seats

Fold down dining table

Storage under bench seats

2 helm seats with storage underneath

All cushions are new

Cabin constructed of tongue and groove pine planks 

Boat does not come with any lines, anchor, fenders etc.

The only electronics at the moment is a depth sounder

There is a new compass but it is not installed at the moment  

Boat is located in the  Cape Cod area

Included with sale is a heavy duty triple axle trailer

Also complete service manuals for engine and gearbox along with a complete parts and tool kit which was supplied with engine unit.

Boat is registered in Massachusetts and has a clear title with no liens or debts

Price $19,950.00 USD  or best offer

Reference No. T2294



Features:

TypePower

CategoryAntique and Classics

Tug

Make26.5' Steel Replica Tugboat

Model/Converted Lifeboat

Year built1928

Length25.98ft

Hull MaterialSteel

Beam8.01ft

Draft3.51ft

New/UsedUsed

FuelDiesel