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1974 Steel Tug 53 Tug Tow Support Vessel CN

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Steel Tug 53 Tug Tow Support Vessel CN
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1974 Steel Tug 53 Tug Tow Support Vessel CN
1962 AAC Marine 41
1913 Steel Riveted Steel Tug
1984 Tampa Shipyards Inc 41
1940 MTL Marine 36
1963 Diesel Shipbuilding 44
1979 Steel Tug 55 Tug Towing Vessel TD

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Tugs for sale: Tampa Shipyards Inc 41, 41 - $83,500

Tampa Shipyard 41

Duluth, MN
Single
300
190757
Stock #
80 photos
$83,500
Available
Year
1984
Brand
Tampa Shipyards Inc
Model
41
Type
Tug
Length
41'
Hours
Unknown
This Tampa Shipyards Tug is located on Lake Superior and has worked across the Great Lakes, through the Erie Canal and on the Eastern seaboard. She is powered by a Detroit Diesel 8V-71 engine and produces up to 17 tons bollard pull. The engine is keel cooled. The elevated bridge provides good visibility all around and is updated with Furuno 1600 radar. The 70-degree rudder and 6' draft optimize maneuverability for this worker. She is outfitted as a working vessel. Below are day table, workbench space, and a privacy closet for porta-potti if needed. The ship's USCG endorsement is for ...
Last updated on 10/10/2020
Tugs for sale: Diesel Shipbuilding 44, 44 - $66,700

Diesel Shipbui 44

Mashappe, MA
Single
Cat
195125
Stock #
153 photos
1 video
$66,700
Available
Year
1963
Brand
Diesel Shipbuilding
Model
44
Type
Tug
Length
44'
Hours
4,535
This 44-foot tug is still in use pulling construction barges on Cape Cod and neighboring islands. The Caterpillar D343 Turbo is still running strong. This turbo-diesel Cat burns 10 gallons an hour at a cruising speed of 6.5 knots and towing at 3.5-4 knots it burns 13 gallons per hour. It has two 500 gallon fuel tanks. Diesel Shipbuilding was owned by the Coppedge family for three generations but closed in 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida. It has a 400ft tow line of Dyneema 3-inch with 25' leg bridles. Electronics include a Simrad NSS evo2 GPS and Simrad AP 60 autopilot in 2018. ...
Last updated on 10/6/2020
Tugs for sale: AAC Marine 41, 41 - $79,705

AAC Marine 41

Galliano, LA
Single
325
153510
Stock #
135 photos
$88,900
$79,705
Available
Year
1962
Brand
AAC Marine
Model
41
Type
Tug
Length
41' 9"
Hours
This boat was primarily used as a back up boat.
Primarily used as a backup, this well maintained single screw tug is powerful & ready to work! Powered by a 325hp 6-110 Detroit Diesel & she also comes with a spare 6-110 Detroit. The pilothouse & full galley are both air-conditioned. Both berths have brand new mattresses waiting for their new crew! Seller states the engine & 8KW Lister-Petter generator are in excellent working condition. A few of its other great features include; VHF, Radar, GPS, Garmin depth finder, TV, 12 Volt Electric Start, Lights, Fire & Bilge Pumps, Fire/Alarm System, 1200 gallon fuel tank and a Solar...
Last updated on 10/10/2020
Tugs for sale: Steel Riveted Steel Tug, 55' - $17,500

Steel 55'

Algonac, MI
Single
420
150319
Stock #
156 photos
$17,500
Available
Year
1913
Brand
Steel
Model
Riveted Steel Tug
Type
Tug
Length
55' 4"
Hours
Unknown
Are you looking for your very own tug? Priced very nicely, she will not break the bank. She has a large rear deck for getting all your work done This is a classic tug boat. Built in 1913 with a steel riveted hull construction. This Tug has been a great workhorse for over 100 years. The ship was built by Cowles Shipyard in Buffalo, NY. The Pilothouse gives you commanding views on the open water. The generator provides 110v and 240v, single-phase or three-phase power. - Powered by an Allis Chalmers 420HP Diesel engine - Gear selector at the Helm - Twin disc 514 6-1 gear -...
Last updated on 10/6/2020

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Per Foot

Tugs for sale: MTL Marine 36, 36 - $17,500

MTL Marine 36

Kingston, NY
Single
190
097991
Stock #
4 photos
$27,800
$17,500
Available
Year
1940
Brand
MTL Marine
Model
36
Type
Tug
Length
36'
Hours
Unknown
The first reference to the word tug. This is the name given to a small towing vessel built in Dunbarton as a ship assistant.. This MTl tug is built to last and made to be a work horse. There are not a lot of fancy extras to this one but in terms of a commercial vessel, this one is top notch . The current owner uses it for commercial use only . Tugs boats like this 1940 Motor launch tug are built to last and can be used in any commercial business. This vessel in particular has been redone and has been outfitted for hauling for commercial use. She comes equipped with ...
Last updated on 10/5/2020
Tugs for sale: Tampa Shipyards Inc 41, 41 - $83,500

Tampa Shipyard 41

Duluth, MN
Single
300
190757
Stock #
80 photos
$83,500
Available
Year
1984
Brand
Tampa Shipyards Inc
Model
41
Type
Tug
Length
41'
Hours
Unknown
This Tampa Shipyards Tug is located on Lake Superior and has worked across the Great Lakes, through the Erie Canal and on the Eastern seaboard. She is powered by a Detroit Diesel 8V-71 engine and produces up to 17 tons bollard pull. The engine is keel cooled. The elevated bridge provides good visibility all around and is updated with Furuno 1600 radar. The 70-degree rudder and 6' draft optimize maneuverability for this worker. She is outfitted as a working vessel. Below are day table, workbench space, and a privacy closet for porta-potti if needed. The ship's USCG endorsement is for ...
Last updated on 10/10/2020
Tugs for sale: AAC Marine 41, 41 - $79,705

AAC Marine 41

Galliano, LA
Single
325
153510
Stock #
135 photos
$88,900
$79,705
Available
Year
1962
Brand
AAC Marine
Model
41
Type
Tug
Length
41' 9"
Hours
This boat was primarily used as a back up boat.
Primarily used as a backup, this well maintained single screw tug is powerful & ready to work! Powered by a 325hp 6-110 Detroit Diesel & she also comes with a spare 6-110 Detroit. The pilothouse & full galley are both air-conditioned. Both berths have brand new mattresses waiting for their new crew! Seller states the engine & 8KW Lister-Petter generator are in excellent working condition. A few of its other great features include; VHF, Radar, GPS, Garmin depth finder, TV, 12 Volt Electric Start, Lights, Fire & Bilge Pumps, Fire/Alarm System, 1200 gallon fuel tank and a Solar...
Last updated on 10/10/2020
Tugs for sale: Steel Riveted Steel Tug, 55' - $17,500

Steel 55'

Algonac, MI
Single
420
150319
Stock #
156 photos
$17,500
Available
Year
1913
Brand
Steel
Model
Riveted Steel Tug
Type
Tug
Length
55' 4"
Hours
Unknown
Are you looking for your very own tug? Priced very nicely, she will not break the bank. She has a large rear deck for getting all your work done This is a classic tug boat. Built in 1913 with a steel riveted hull construction. This Tug has been a great workhorse for over 100 years. The ship was built by Cowles Shipyard in Buffalo, NY. The Pilothouse gives you commanding views on the open water. The generator provides 110v and 240v, single-phase or three-phase power. - Powered by an Allis Chalmers 420HP Diesel engine - Gear selector at the Helm - Twin disc 514 6-1 gear -...
Last updated on 10/6/2020
Tugs for sale: Steel Tug 55 Tug Towing Vessel TD, 55 - $292,500

Steel Tug 55

Galliano, LA
Twin
500
139168
Stock #
75 photos
$400,000
$292,500
Available
Year
1979
Brand
Steel Tug
Model
55 Tug Towing Vessel TD
Type
Tug
Length
55' 5"
Hours
16,789
Powered by twin 12 cylinder Detroit Diesels, this rugged and diverse Tug is ready for action. She is outfitted with all of the equipment that you need to push, pull, fire support, cargo, supply and she has large capacities for refueling support and oil/water transfer. She has complete living quarters for four but will sleep 5 with a day bed on the bridge. She has a full galley and air conditioning in all crew spaces. MACHINERY: MAIN ENGINES 2-GM 12V71 DIESELS (1000HP TOTAL) AUX ENGINES 2- (30KW) REDUCTION GEAR: 6:1 TONAN 828 PROPELLERS 64X44SS 4-BLADE ELECTRONICS FURUNO 36 M...
Last updated on 10/6/2020
Tugs for sale: Steel Tug 53 Tug Tow Support Vessel CN, 53 - $295,000

Steel Tug 53

Galliano, LA
Twin
300
139167
Stock #
78 photos
$320,000
$295,000
Available
Year
1974
Brand
Steel Tug
Model
53 Tug Tow Support Vessel CN
Type
Tug
Length
53' 5"
Hours
12,000
Powered by Detroit v8's this strong pusher is ready for a wide variety of applications. She has full systems support capability. She has 2 aux at 20kw each, high-speed pumps and large tankage for fuel or water pumping. She has crew quarters for 2 with a day bed in the pilothouse. She has a full galley, head and lots of storage space. She also has a washer in the forward hold. CLEAR DECK: 20x22FT. EYE LEVEL: 22FT. REDUCTION GEAR: 3:1 TWIN DISC MG509 FURUNO 24 MILE RADAR FURUNO GPS, AIS, AND FATHOMETER Simrad GPS PERKO SPOTLIGHT 2 VHF's
Last updated on 10/6/2020

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Tugs

Tugs for sale: Custom 25, 25

Custom 25

San Mateo, FL
Single
Deere
192350
Stock #
29 photos
Sold 10.5 mos ago
Year
1991
Brand
Custom
Model
25
Type
Tug
Length
25'
Hours
2,857
Located in San Mateo, Florida, this 25-foot used Custom is a great steel tug boat. Powered by a John Deere 300 Series diesel engine, this Custom boat glides easily through the water and is easy to maneuver. The Custom tug has been a great workhorse for over 28 years and has recently been in the water during the 2019 Season. The steel tug needs minor hull repair and some topside restoration. With a little TLC, this tug will be looking great and be ready to push, pull, or drag anything on the water! Don't miss out on your opportunity to own this Custom tug!
Last updated on 10/12/2020

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