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1971 Desco 79 Work Boat For Sale

Stock #153782 -
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Boat Details

Year:
1971
Type:
Commercial
Brand:
Desco
Category:
Troller/Troller Fishing
Model:
79 Work Boat
Length (LOA):
79'
Beam:
22'
Min. Draft:
93"
Max. Draft:
150"
Trailer:
No
Stock #:
153782
Location:
Pensacola, Florida
(near Mobile, AL)
Status:
Sold
Generator:
Yes
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Storage Status:
Not currently in storage††
Reason for Selling:
Retiring
Engine Details
Count:
1
Year:
1970
Brand:
Caterpillar
Model:
FWC 3406
Size:
450 hp
Hours:
1,500 (as of 10/18/2018)
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Recently Sold

1970 Desco Commercial Fishing Boat for Sale!

Currently dry-docked and ready for inspection...

Desco's are well known commercial boats, featuring superior craftsmanship, intelligent design and functionality. This model is currently set up to catch Butter Fish.

Commercial Fishing...more

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1971 Desco 79 Work Boat Troller Fishing in Pensacola, Florida

Stock #153782

1970 Desco Commercial Fishing Boat for Sale!

Currently dry-docked and ready for inspection...

Desco's are well known commercial boats, featuring superior craftsmanship, intelligent design and functionality. This model is currently set up to catch Butter Fish.

Commercial Fishing boat. Solid fiberglass Desco. Seller states "Ready for fishing. No issues. Rebuilt 6 years ago."

Low cost and maintenance to run and maintain!

Powered by the beefy and efficient 1970 Caterpillar FWC 3406 450 horsepower engine. Allison transmission. 6:1 Gear ratio.

There are 4 fish/ice holds approximately 9'x9'x9'.

Available for all inspections!

JUST hauled, bottom done, USCG inspected in May 2019!!!

The engine is a CAT 3406
4" shaft
5' wheel

From owners: Hi Shawn,

From the owners:

We got .65 per lb to the boat for butter fish. There is also a lot of other fish we catch that pay good. Averaging 60,000 lbs per three day trip. We would consider financing with 50k down and collateral. **Ship is currently missing the rudder! Seller is willing to work with buyer to get a new one locally.***

Dinghy included: Liferaft

Information On Condition

Maintenance records are available. Seller states she was rebuilt 2012 and everything works!

Ship is currently missing the rudder! Seller is willing to work with buyer to get a new one locally.

Sweet unit that will not last long! Please make an inquiry or call for more information, to set a showing or make an offer!

Approximate boat location: Pensacola, Florida


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Basic Details
Year:
1971
Type:
Commercial
Brand:
Desco
Category:
Troller/Troller Fishing
Model:
79 Work Boat
Length (LOA):
79'
Hours:
1,500 †
(as of 10/18/2018)
(Approximate)
Stock #:
153782
Location:
Pensacola, Florida
Storage Status:
Not currently in storage ††
(as of 10/24/2018)
Engine & MechanicalMech.
Count:
1
Year:
1970
Brand:
Caterpillar
Model:
FWC 3406
Hours:
1,500 †
(as of 10/18/2018)
(Approximate)
Size:
450 hp
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Fuel Tank:
4,000 gals
Cruising Speed:
11 mph
Maximum Speed:
14 mph
Fuel Consump.:
4 gals/hour
Drive Brand:
Allison
Drive Model:
6:1 Ratio
Drive Type:
Direct Drive
Config.:
Inboard
Sanitary Tank:
Water Pump:
Water Tanks:
Closed Water Cooling Sys.:
Custom
Dimensions & Specifications & Specs
Length Overall:
79'
Beam:
22'
Min. Draft:
93"
Max. Draft:
150"
Bridge Clearance:
24'
NavigationalNav. Equipment
Chartplotter:
Autopilot:
Compass:
GPS/ Fishfinder/ Plotter:
Navigation Lights:
Radar:
Satellite:
Spotlight:
Deck Features
Anchor:
Fish Boxes:
Forward Seating:
Rocket Launchers:
Washdown:
Safety EquipmentEquip.
Alarm:
Fume Detector:
Grab Rails:
Horn:
Life Jackets:
Liferaft:
Searchlight:
ElectricalElec. Components
Battery Charger:
Battery Switch:
Circuit Breaker Panel:
Cockpit Lighting:
Engine Kill Switch:
Shore Power:
Shore Power Cord:
Accessory Switches:
Alternator:
2 Constavolt
Accommodations & Passengers
Pass. Capacity:
4
# Cabins:
2
Sleep. Capacity:
4
# Berths:
4
Can Live Aboard:
Water Capacity:
1,500 gals
Waste Capacity:
500 gals
Generator:
Yes
(John Deere 20 kW 3 phase)
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Pet-Free:
A/C + Heat:
Dinette:
Fridge/freezer:
Head:
Microwave:
Oven:
Pressurized Water System:
Shower:
Sink:
Stove:
ConstructionConst. Features
Hull Material:
Fiberglass
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