Custom Tugboat
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| Make | Custom |
|---|---|
| Model | Tugboat |
| Year | 1946 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$190,000 |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Tug |
| Length | 17.98 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Location | Panama City, Florida, United States |
| LOA | 15.24 m |
|---|---|
| Keel Type | Other |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 7.32 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Cummins |
| Engine Model | Cummins 6CTA |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 425 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 325 |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Cummins |
| Engine Model | Cummins 6CTA |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 425 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 325 |
| Designer | Arnold J Walker, Pascagoula, MS |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 2500 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 150 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 50 gal |
Description
The Big Bee is a documented vessel, (HIN: 260507) commissioned at the Arnold J Walker Shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi in 1946. Survey completed out of water in October 2024 (Above Average rating).
She worked as a Tugboat for over 40 years and was converted to a personal watercraft and completely restored in 2020.
Powered by two Cummins 6CTA-8.3, 425HP diesel engines, each engine is coupled to a D-1 Industrial Marine transmission with a 4.48 to 1 ration. Twin screw, counter rotating, 4 bladed propellors are 42" in diameter. The engines and the generator are keel cooled.
Electrical components: Shore power is 50A 220V and a 30A 120V. Ships power provided by a Kubota 17 KW generator and 6 8D AGM Batteries wired in series and parallel.12Vdc, 24VDC, 120VDC, 220 VAC and 208V 3 phase power.
Stateroom and crew room are provided conditioned air with brand new mini split systems.
FB: Rory Drew
FB: Big Bee Tugboat
Accommodations
Master Stateroom has a new custom queen bed with drawers underneath. Hardwood flooring with two closets and a TV cabinet. The Head has a Raritan Toilet with a Jensen ceramic sink and a large walk in shower.
The deck crew room currently accommodates one person and is outfitted with a TV, a freezer and a refrigerator.
Mechanical Equipment
2 Cummins 6CTA Diesel engines rated at 425HP.
Kubota 17KW generator.
6, 8D AGM Batteries, each with 1800 Marine Amps connected in series installed new in October 2024.
Galley Equipment
Refrigerator/Freezer, AC/DC powered.
Three eye propane stove.
Sink with cabinet.
Deck and Hull Equipment
Manual windlass with 150lb anchor.
Tug bullock mounted on rear deck.
Navigation Systems
Wet compass
Ships Bell
Air Horn
Two radios and one depth finder.
Additional Equipment
Air compressor
Washer/Dryer
Water Heater
Engine Heater
Fuel Day Tank, 50 gallon
