1989 Benford Steel tug Trawler in Fort Lauderdale, FL

SELLER DESCRIPTION

1989 BENFORD Steel Tug, OWNER WANTS BOAT SOLD!! THIS UNIQUE TRAWLER IS A MUST SEE!! OWNER MOTIVATED! This incredible Tug just went through an extensive exterior refit consisting of hull doubling, new bulwarks, all deck hatches made flush, new generator and air conditioning. She is primed with Awlgrip 545 and is ready for paint. She is currently at the tail end of an interior refit consisting of new wiring, headliner, carpets, electrical systems, appliances, and decor. When she is finished she will make the ultimate trawler. Her TWIN Yanmar diesel engines are fuel efficient and provide excellent range and also make for easy maneuverability. Her doubled steel hull will allow you to cruise anywhere in the world in complete comfort!! Easy to view in Ft. Lauderdale. Make us an offer!!

Accomodations:
The forward bow stateroom is complete with two bunks. Moving aft and up the stairs you will find yourself in the wheelhouse complete with a bench and plenty of room for charts usable space. The wheelhouse has new teak Dutch doors leading to both port and starboard.

Mechanical Equipment:
The engine room is located underneath the aft deck. The TWIN Yanmar diesels are located forward in the compartment. Aft from the gear box to the stern tub are the 1 1/4" SS propeller shafts which pass through the hull using new dripless shaft seals. The hot water heater is located between the main engines. There is an access hatch over each engine and another large hatch aft of the engines. The new genny is located underneath this hatch. Air conditioning compressors flank the genny.

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Garmin 188 GPS Map 120 VAC breaker panel 12 VDC breaker panel Ritchie power compass VHF radio

Electrical System:
16kw Isuzu generator with capacity of 21kw

Deck and Hull Equipment:
The vessel features a large (17'x 13') aft deck, wide walk-around decks and new steel bulwarks. The three access hatches, originally raised, have been made flush with scuppers so that the deck becomes a much safer and more usable facility. The foredeck contains a round bench integral to the superstructure and a 12V electric anchor windlass. The aft deck features a fully functioning tutonic towing bit that is structurally welded to the decks and hull below.

Additional Equipment:
Bottom The hull type is raked mono - V configuration - Both hull and superstructure are fabricated of steel. The loose ballast has been removed and, equal to her weight, the hull has been doubled. The keel inside has been coated with rust proofing and has been filled with an epoxy filler. The vessel has been coated in Awlgrip 545 grey expect for the topsides. The bottom has been coated with coal tar epoxy and bottom coated.