TowBoatU.S. #8 was added to our fast response fleet in 2015. Prior to its acquisition, the vessel was owned and operated by the Chicago Police department. After the vessel was purchased and transported to South Florida, she underwent a complete refit including repowering and many other unique customizations to suit our needs before she was launched into service. The vessel is equipped with a full complement of salvage equipment and is primarily used to respond to salvage and emergency towing situations.

 

Classification: Fast Response Vessel

Built: 2001 - 28' SeaArk VC Commander

Refit Date: 2015

Length: 27' 6"

Beam: 10' 6"

Draft: 3'

Weight: 7,800 lbs

Range: 150 miles

 

6 Passengers

 

Danforth Anchor

 

2 - Suzuki DF200TX 200 HP V-6 Four-Stroke

Outboard Engines

 

Fuel: 150 Gallons

Fuel Consumption: 4000 RPM Cruise (35 knots) – 35 GPH

 

(2) Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF Radios • Standard Horizon AIS Reciever

Simrad/Taiyo VHF Automatic Digital Direction Finder

Garmin GPSMAP 840xs Chartplotter with Depth Finder

High Frequency Private Communications System

 

2 - Rule 8,000 GPH Electric Crash Pump

1 - Rule 3,700 GPH Electric Crash Pump

1 - Rule 1,100 GPH Electric Crash Pump

1 - Brownies Hookah Rig

1 - Scuba Tank

2 - Jump Start Batteries

1 - Jumper Cables

2 - 5 Gallon Gas Fuel Cans

Full Complement of Salvage Gear