TowBoatU.S. #9
25' Dusky
TowBoatU.S. #9 is a 25' Dusky that underwent a complete refit. Her stringers, running gear, bulkheads and deck were all redesigned to accommodate keel cooled twin John Deere diesel engines. She is specifically designed to assist large yachts.
Classification:
- Diesel Towing Vessel
- 6 Passengers
- 1977 - Dania Beach, FL
- Refit Date: 2011
- Overall Length: 25', Beam: 11.5', Draft: 5.2'
- Danforth Anchor
- 2 - 225 hp John Deere 6068 Diesel Engines
- 2.75:1 Gear Ratio
- 34" 4 Blade Propellers
Capacities:
- Fuel: 470 Gallons
- 1800 RPM Tow (6 Knots) - 10 GPH
- 2100 RPM Tow (8 Knots) - 14 GPH
- (3) Standard Horizon VHF Radios
- Garmin GPS Plotter with Depth Sounder
- UHF Private Communications System
- Full Complement of Yacht and Offshore Towing Hawsers
- Jumper Cables
- Full Complement of Salvage Gear
- 250 Miles
