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15m Commercial Workboat "TAWE"

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$120,000 BUYERS OVER

“TAWE” is a rugged 15m Steel TUG / WORK BOAT. A very handy workhorse. Such smaller, 'ready-to-work' TUGS / WORK BOATS are hard to find, especially one that has undergone such a MAJOR REFIT (see below).
“TAWE” is certified in Survey Class 2C (2 crew + 2 passengers) UVI 446878, COS-32838-002. Inclination tests have been completed and a new stability book has been produced by Kedge Marine Surveyors. Bollard Pull – 4.8 Tonnes tow.
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This VESSEL (TUG / WORK BOAT) “TAWE” (UVI 446878) is offered for SALE by PUBLIC TENDER on behalf of the Vendor.

Location: Prince of Wales Bay Marina (end of “B” Arm)
Inspections: The VESSEL will be open for inspections between 12 to 2 pm on Wednesday 17th July, Wednesday 24th July, Saturday 27th July and Wednesday 31st July (four inspections).
TENDERS CLOSE Thursday August 1st At 3.30 pm AEST. Late Tenders will not be considered. Only TENDERS over $120,000 Will be considered

TENDER Instructions and OFFER sheets are available as follows...
*at the office of Boat Sales Tasmania at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay,
*on board the VESSEL on Inspection Days.
*online at Boat Sales Tasmania website
* by mail.

Summary of works completed includes...
- Inclining test, lead ingot ballast added and new stability book produced by Kedge Marine Surveyors
- Firepro fixed firefighting system fitted
- Overhauled steering hydraulics with new rams and tiller
- New TMQ AP4 autopilot
- Cut out and replaced bad shell plating in hold and tiller flat; sandblasting and paint in these and chain locker
- Prop shaft skimmed, new white-metal bearings and shaft seals fitted
- Main engine serviced; heat exchanger and raw water pump fully overhauled
- DC electrical system fully rewired; new start, house and radio batteries
- Hydraulics connected to the main engine and anchor winch fully overhauled
- 2x new anchor chains and anchors
- New engine-driven Jabsco bilge/fire pump
- Relining of wheelhouse 80% complete, inc. New dash and access stairs
- New sliding wheelhouse doors
- New aluminium watertight rear door
- 2x new direct-glazed back wheelhouse windows
- New quick-release tow hook
- Heavy duty tyres for fendering installed all round
- Full external paint job completed August 2022. Spray painted by a contractor in Wattyl 2 pack on all topsides, antifoul
and Propspeed on the propeller
- toilet and aft entrance area refurbished
*** A comprehensive inventory list can be supplied on request ***

DOWNLOAD THE TENDER OFFER DOC WITH INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

CALL MATTHEW on 0437 876 775 or PAUL on 0418 385 866 for further information

Reference 15127708
Name “TAWE”
PDF Attachment TAWE Offer sheet with instructions
Location Prince of Wales Bay Marina (end of “B” Arm)
Region Tasmania
Year 1967
Length 51′ 5″ (15.67m)
Beam 4.54m
Draft 2.6m
Displacement 50 Tonnes approx.
Hull material Steel Topsides spray painted by contractor in Wattyl 2 pack. Bottom antifouled.
Deck material Steel
Engine *340hp GM – DETROIT 12V71 Main Engine. Twin Disc Gearbox MG514 6:1 transmission, 61.5" Recently serviced/overhauled... Main Engine, heat exchanger and raw water pump fully overhauled. 4-blade 1600mm work propeller *Auxiliary engine: Ford C11003 6-cylinder.
Engine Make Detroit
Fuel Type Diesel
Cruise Speed Operating speed 8 knots.
Propulsion Shaft driving a 4-blade 1600 mm propeller (Propspeed treated)
Fuel 7800 litres
Ground tackle Hydraulic Anchor Winch (overhauled)
2 x New anchors and chain.
Bilge Pumps NEW Jabsco Bilge/Fire fighting pump.
Fire Protection Firepro firefight system.
Electrics DC electrical system fully rewired.
NEW Batteries – start, house and radio.
Electronics TMQ AP4 Autopilot. (NEW)
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Disclaimer Boat Sales Tasmania offers the above details as supplied by the vendor in good faith, but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor the condition of the vessel. All prices are in Australian dollars. Currency converter