1985 Navy Sportfisher conversion

This Navy surplus personnel carrier has been converted to use as a sportfisher. The boat was overbuilt to rigid US Navy specifications, powered by six cylinder Detroit diesel. Since it is a US made hull (manufactured by Willard) it would be easy to certify as a passenger vessel or charter fishing boat. The Navy rated the boat at 21 passengers or 3465 lbs. The boat was used by the Navy to ferry passengers or cargo to and from ships. When not in use the boat was usually stored on the deck of the ship it was assigned to. A second boat may be available.

The engines are sold as is, but a mechanic has gone over the engine on one of these boats and it has been run briefly in the yard.

See our website for more Navy surplus vessels. These boats are priced to move, the owner needs the space.

Total Power: 257
Cruising Speed: 15 kts ??

Fresh Water: none
Holding: none

Forward cabin has fiberglass bench seats on either side. No water, no electricity, no head, no lights, no electronics, no galley, just seats. The boat has some very minor damage from sitting in the storage yard and needs a thorough clean-up.

The forward cabin is 9 feet long and 7 or 8 feet wide with headroom of about 6' 5".

Aft cabin has been removed and replaced with a very large, very open cockpit. The aft cockpit is about ten by ten and the helm area, which is also open and only one step higher than the cockpit is at least seven by seven. This makes the open area in the back about 150 square feet.

One Detroit Diesel 6-71N model 1062--7001 with Twin Disc MG-507A marine gear (2:1 reduction ratio). The engine developes 257 hp at 2300 rpm. The propellor is a right-hand 4-blade 24-inch diameter x 27-inch pitch. Electrical is 24 volt DC provided by engine driven alternator-rectifier and a battery bank of two 8D batteries.

Actual boat speed is unknown but estimated to be 15 knots with specified propellor. Different speeds would be obtained using different props.

Engine hours are unknown but because these boats are normally stored on deck when not in use and usually only used when the ship they are kept on is in port AND not at a dock the hours are assummed to be low.

The boat and engine are sold as is. Engine is essentially complete and can probably be made operational with a little effort, but it is up to the buyer to confirm this. If this is not found to be the case, the seller may be willing to adjust the price. The engine on one of the other boats was recently made operational with no unusual expenses. A completely rebuilt 6-71N engine is also available at cost for $3500. Also, it has been reported that the engine on one of these boats has been gone over by a mechanic and has been run briefly in the yard.

Owner will consider all offers.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.