Custom 45
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XPresented For Sale By:
Port Sanilac Marina
United States
| Make | Custom |
|---|---|
| Model | 45 |
| Year | 1958 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$135,000 |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Commercial |
| Length | 13.72 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Location | Port Sanilac, Michigan, United States |
| LOA | 13.72 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 11.58 m |
| Length on Deck | 14.02 m |
| Beam | 3.96 m |
| Max Draft | 1.37 m |
| Dry Weight | 38000 lb |
| Engine Make | 6-71 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1987 |
| Power | 238 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Propeller Type | 4 Blade |
| Engine usage (hours) | 2500 |
| Electronics |
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| Inside Equipment |
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| Outside Equipment/Extras |
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| Guest Cabins | 1 |
|---|---|
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Max Passengers | 34 |
| Seating Capacity | 34 |
| Fuel Tanks | 2 x 120 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 30 gal |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
| Liferaft Capacity | 25 |
Description
Here’s your chance to own a proven U.S. Coast Guard–inspected 34-passenger vessel with a current Certificate of Inspection (COI) — fully operational and ready to generate revenue immediately. Fresh from her five-year hull inspection, this 45’ custom steel boat offers an exceptional opportunity for tour, charter, or dive operators seeking a reliable and well-equipped workhorse with fresh-water longevity.
Purpose-Built for Commercial Operations - RECENT SURVEY AVAILABLE from June 2025
Designed for versatility, this vessel excels in dive charters, sightseeing cruises, weddings, corporate outings, memorial services, and private group events. Her spacious layout and stable steel hull provide comfort and safety for all passengers, making her ideal for expanding or launching a charter business.
Fully Updated Navigation & Passenger Systems
Equipped for professional use, she features dual Raymarine multifunction displays with integrated speed, depth, autopilot, AIS, radar, fish finder, RealVision, DownVision, and SideVision. A commercial-grade Icom VHF provides reliable communications, while passengers can view live underwater video and navigation data on a 50” deck-mounted flat screen — a distinctive experience that sets this vessel apart from typical tour boats.
Dependable Power & Structural Integrity
Powered by a Detroit Diesel 6-71 with low hours and a record of consistent maintenance, this vessel is both efficient and easy to service. The steel hull, always in fresh water, is in excellent condition — a major advantage for long-term durability and insurance valuation.
Location & Logistics
Conveniently located 90 miles north of Detroit on the pristine waters of Lake Huron, this vessel is ready for inspection and can easily be relocated anywhere in the Great Lakes or beyond.
Turnkey Business Potential
Whether you’re adding capacity to an existing fleet or entering the charter market, this boat offers a low barrier to entry with immediate earning potential. Her current COI and recent inspection make her an outstanding value in today’s market.
Contact us today for detailed specifications, operational history, or to schedule a private showing. Opportunities like this don’t come along often — this is a ready-to-work commercial vessel with a proven platform for profit.
Additional
- newly sand blasted and painted deck with commercial grade urethane
- permanently mounted stainless steel tool chest
- intercom
- hardtop cover
- new stainless steel storage drawer
- 36 life jackets
- flares
- foghorn
- throw device
- man overboard module
- boat hook
- anchor
- anchor rode/line
- dock lines
- fenders
- fire extinguishers
- aluminum powder coated line shelving
Disclaimer
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.
Presented For Sale By:
Port Sanilac Marina
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Port Sanilac Marina
United States
