“Freshwater Only” 1903 Johnson Brother Tug 64. Powered by a single Detroit Diesel 16-V149 (1100 hp) engine. Built in 1903 by Johnston Brothers of Ferrysburg, Michigan and modernized in the 1970’s with the addition of a retractable wheelhouse. Vessel was last surveyed in 2012 (available upon request) when purchased by present owner. Vessel is being sold “As-Is Where-Is” and is currently in the water, but winterized.
Additional Details/Accommodations include:
- Powered by Detroit 16-V149, 1100 hp
- Double Steel Hull with a 6’ draft
- Twin Disc MG 540 reduction gear
- Generators: 2 – 1 Perkins, 1 Detroit
- Fuel capacity: 2000 gal
- Fuel Consumption ~5 gallons per mile (GPM) at cruising speed of 10 knots
- Lube oil capacity: 200 gal
- Cruising speed 10 knots
- Stainless Steel Fixed Pitch Propeller: 4 blade - 76″ x 51″ turning a 6″ shaft
- Good overall condition
- Electronics: GPS, radio, depth sounder, compass
- Accommodations, kitchen, no head
- Vessel will fit under all bridges between Oswego, NY to Albany, NY…lowest bridge is 15’5”
- Bottom was painted in 2012, but is still in great shape
- The outside of the vessel was painted 5-6 years ago and is in good shape
- Gross Tons (58 tons) / Net tons (39 tons)
- Maintenance/Service Records are in a log on vessel
- Vessel last used for commercial service in 2019/2020, but vessel is periodically maintained/serviced (ie engine and generators are run periodically) and is ready to be used as a workhorse
- ~6000 Hrs on diesel generators and ~2000 Hrs on main diesel engine
