The MV Prescotont is a stunning piece of maritime history, offering a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind vessel that seamlessly blends history and luxury. Featuring three guest suites, a primary stateroom, two crew quarters, a main and a crew galley, five heads and numerous places for relaxation and comfort spread across four levels.
The MV Prescotont was originally commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Railway and began its service on September 10, 1930. It holds the distinction of being the first diesel-electric vessel built in Canada, completed in just 90 days. From 1930 to 1970, the MV Prescotont served a vital role, ferrying barges loaded with railroad cars between Prescott, Ontario, and Ogdensburg, New York. In 1970, the vessel was reassigned to the Windsor/Detroit Barge Lines, where it operated until 1989.
This historic vessel was completely restored after being purchased in 1994, by its current owner. Every aspect of its internal systems, from the engine and hydraulics to the electrical, plumbing, and communications systems, has been upgraded. Meticulous attention to detail and high-quality finishes are evident throughout the vessel, as showcased throughout the photos, videos and the virtual tour.
October 2021 Survey available upon request.
Described from the top down:
WHEELHOUSE (TOP) LEVEL
HELM
- Interior helm with 360 degree windows with removable sun shades
- Navigation table
- Double glass door leads to exterior sky deck
- Computer
- Compass
- Furuno GPS
- Furuno Radar
- Depth sounder
- Speed over ground indicator
- Shaft Tachometer
- Rudder angle indicator
- 2x Uniden VHF units
- Auto Nav MS100 motor control and alarm systems
- DC master panel
- Two bow anchors
EXTERIOR SKY DECK
- Large open deck with safety railings all around
- Access ladder to exterior deck one level down
SECOND LEVEL DOWN
WALK IN STORAGE
- Directly under wheelhouse
- Houses safety equipment, batteries, chargers, cushions, etc.
LOUNGE
- Bright living space with couch and two lounge chairs
- Large chart table
- Large sliding glass door to outdoor deck
OUTDOOR DINING DECK
- BBQ
- Tender boat storage on starboard side
- Hydraulic crane on port side for tender
- Life raft
- Center Funnel
MAIN FLOOR
ENTRANCE AND DINING ROOM
- Large front closet
- Dining room table with 6 chairs
- Twin built in storage cupboards
LIVING ROOM / AFT SALON
- Cantilevered skylight
- Ample seating area with full couch and 3 lounge chairs
- Chaise lounge
- Mini corner bar
- Computer desk / work station
GALLEY
- Large stainless steel countertops for food preparation
- Ample storage space
- Dishwasher
- Full sized fridge and freezer
- Double stainless steel sink
- Oven with four burner stove top
- Access to side decks
FORWARD “WHITE” ROOM
- Under counter wine fridge
- Access to crew quarters
- Couch and twin lounge chairs
- Bar seating at window to galley with four wooden high top chairs
- Storage closet with access panels
HEAD
- Toilet
- Sink with vanity
- Overhead skylight
UTILITY ROOM / MUD ROOM / PANTRY
- Aft of salon
- Full size fridge and freezer
- Hanging locker space
- Sink
- Multiple
DOWNSTAIRS
MAIN STATEROOM
- Queen sized bed with walks around space
- Walk in cedar lined closet
- En suite head with toilet, shower and vanity with sink and ample storage
- Safe
VIP STATEROOM
- Double bed
- En suite head with toilet, enclosed shower and vanity with sink
- Cedar lined closet
SECOND VIP STATEROOM
- Double bed
- En suite head with toilet, enclosed shower and pedestal sink
- Wooden bench
- Cedar lined closet
TWIN STATEROOM
- Twin single beds
- Hanging cedar lined closet
- Access to water filtration system
- Across the hall from head with toilet, enclosed shower and glass bowl sink
- Large storage space just outside stateroom
AFT UTILITY ROOM
- Electrical panel
- Hanging storage locker
- Shelving units for storage
ENGINE ROOM
- Large engine room with Cleveland 8V-278A (originally developed for US military) with ~1,800 hours, 600 HP, closed cooling
- All main equipment has monitoring panels and gauges
- Centrifuge for oil change
- Falk 3.5:1 Reduction Gearbox. Remote and local operation.
- 2 x 300 series Quincy compressors 300psi. (5 and 10hp)
- 2 x 300 psi Air receivers.
- Sharples lube oil purifier.
- 2 x Ingersoll Rand 150psi control air compressors. (one large and one smaller standby unit)
- 1 x 150psi air receiver
- Main electric driven Hydraulic pump
- Electric driven Fire/Bilge/Washdown pump.
- Domestic Potable / Sanitary pump and pressure tank.
- Domestic heating boiler.
- 1 x Perkins 60KW Keel Cooled Genset. (Fernstrum Cooler)
- 1 x Isuzu 40KW Keel Cooled Genset. . (Fernstrum Cooler)
- Hydraulic operated Bow-Thruster.
- Propeller shaft is fitted with replaceable liners and bronze bearings.
GENERATOR ROOM
- 1 x Perkins 60KW Keel Cooled Genset. (Fernstrum Cooler)
- 1 x Isuzu 40KW Keel Cooled Genset. . (Fernstrum Cooler)
WORKSHOP
- Workbenches
*** guest and crew quarters able to be completely separated **
PORT SIDE LAUNDRY
- Washer and dryer
- Inverter (not currently hooked up)
STARBORD SIDE UTILITY / PAINT ROOM
- Work benches
- Built in shelving units
CREW QUARTERS
- Private port side crew quarter with under bed storage and closet
- Private starboard side crew quarter with hanging locker
CREW MESS AND GALLEY
- Deep stainless steel sink
- New mini fridge
- Ample storage space
- Stairs to access lounge above
CREW HEAD
- Shared head with toilet, enclosed shower and compact sink
BASEMENT (BELOW CREW MESS)
- Hidden stairway below flooring
- Spare lines storage
- Access to bow thruster
- Forward separate enclosed storage, used as paint locker
Built: 1930
LOA: 110.16 ft
Beam: 28.33 ft
Max Draft: 12 ft
Location: Midland
Make: MV Prescotont - custom
Model : Tug
Fuel Type: Diesel
Beam: 27 ft
Min Draft: 10 ft 6 in
Max Draft: 12 ft
Length: 110 ft
Engine: Cleveland 8V 278A
Engine hours: ~1,800
Hull Material: Steel
