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1985 Custom Aluminum Barge

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Specifications

Make Custom
Model Aluminum Barge
Year 1985
Length 42.0ft (12.8m)
Hull Material aluminium
Engine 2x Yamaha HPDI 200HP (1025 Hours)
Fuel Type petrol
Location Virgin Islands, British

Equipment & Extras

Fuel
Gas/Petrol
Year
1985
Price
£109,786 GBP | Listed price $149,000 USD
Category
Used boat for sale
Location
Virgin Islands, British
Make/model
Custom Aluminum Barge
Name of boat
Sea Truck
Maximum speed
22 kph
Cruising speed
19 kph
Length overall
12.80 metres
  • 6’x 9’ Enclosed wheelhouse with a/c mini fridge and microwave
  • 4' x 6' x 8’ Removable Refrigerated cooler box
  • Aft compartment: Length: 6', Width: 7'11", Height: 5'
  • Maxzone Auto Bilge Pumps 1100 GPH (2 in aft, 4 in middle, 8 total with integrated float switches)
  • Middle compartment: Length - 9' from front to gen. 13' 6" overall, Width: 7' 11", Cargo height 4' 4"
  • Additional 5' x 7' 11" cargo space if generator is relocated
  • Forward middle compartment: Refrigerated & Insulated, Cargo Dimensions: Length: 5'3", Width: 7'11", Height: 5'
  • Forward Compartment: (2) Approx 4'x4'x3' Storage areas for lines, fenders etc to port & starboard
  • Center locker for anchor chain & rode
  • AC In the wheel house
  • Microwave
  • Minifridge
  • 10" Garmin Chart plotter
  • Airmar P79S Smart Depth Transducer
  • iCom VHF
  • Navigation Lights
  • Horn
  • Deck Flood Light
  • (2) Rocker switch panels w/ Battery display & USB port
  • (8) Man/Auto Switches for the Maxzone Auto 1100 GPH Bilge Pumps
  • (2) Engine Batteries
  • House Battery: 12V 101Ah Everstart Marine
  • Generator Start Battery
  • 12Kw Kabota Generator (97 Hours 7/2025)
  • Victron Blue Smart 30 Amp12V Charger w/ Bluetooth
  • Single solar panel on the roof
  • (4) Collapsible pallet sized storage bins
  • Pallet sized tote bin with lid
  • Model 80 crane with an Braden BG6 Planetary Winch
  • Morgan Model 80 Crane
  • Rated Capacity 55,000 FTALBS
  • 5.500 lbs @ 10'
  • 3,700 lbs @ 15'
  • 2.700 lbs @ 20'
  • 2.250 lbs @ 23'6"
  • 400 Degree Rotation
  • Weight 2,500 lbs
  • Hydraulic Winch 5,000 lb Planetary BG 6, including cable & load hook
  • 6 Function Hydraulic Control Valvo, Looso for Remote Mount Hydraulic System Requirements 10 GPM @ 3625 PSI
  • Hose end fittings on the crane are BSPP Flat Face, (European)
  • 4 Person Life Raft
  • Life Ring
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Port Engine: Yamaha HPDI 200HP Model: LZ200TXR S/N:1005254 (1025 Hours 7/2025)
  • Starboard Engine: Yamaha HPDI 200HP Model:Z200XTR S/N: 1029571 (1025 Hours7/2025)
  • Generator: Kubota 12Kw Model V1505 S/N: 1NG6502 (97 Hours 7/2025)
  • Gas Tank: 110 Gal. (2 x 55 Gal. Tanks Connected)
  • Generator Diesel Tank: 30 Gal.

Description




$131k PRICE REDUCTION! Now asking ONLY $149k! Owner wants it SOLD! Introducing 'Sea Truck', a Commercial Grade Aluminum Barge that was originally made for the military in 1985 that was fully Customized in 2024 and ready to make $$$ running goods from island to island. Fully imported to the BVI with Duty PAID! Even more importantly, she is USCG Documented and under the 15 gross tons mark which means she can legally carry cargo in between the US and BVI without the additional requirements that a USCG Inspected Vessel would require. She is rated for Approx. 10 Tons, has 1000 ft.³ of storage below deck that can accommodate 12 full size pallets and just over 4' of head room. She has large insulated/refrigerated compartment below deck and an additional removable 4'x6'x8’ refrigerated compartment. She is also outfitted with a hydraulic knuckle crane that was professionally overhauled & ready to move cargo, Climate Controlled Helm station with a microwave and mini-fridge, 2x 200HP Yamaha HPDI 2 -Stroke engines with just over 1k hours and a brand NEW 12Kw Kubota generator to power everything.The seller shipped and fully imported this vessel into the BVI with the intention for his business partner to run it as a business moving cargo between the USVI and BVI but plans have changed and he is hoping to find her a good home with someone with the work ethic to put her to work transporting goods. This vessel is 100% Turn-Key and ready to make $MONEY$! Contact us today to make an appointment to get on board or get an offer on the table. Additional InformationAccommodation6’x 9’ Enclosed wheelhouse with a/c mini fridge and microwave4' x 6' x 8’Removable Refrigerated cooler boxAft compartment: Length: 6' Width: 7'11" Height: 5' (2) Maxzone Auto Bilge Pumps 1100 GPH Model: A02-111001Middle compartment: Length - 9' from front to gen. 13' 6" overallWidth: 7' 11"Cargo height 4' 4"*Additional 5' x 7' 11" cargo space if generator is relocated.(4) Maxzone Auto Bilge Pumps 1100 GPH Model: A02-111001Forward middle compartment:Refrigerated & Insulated Cargo Dimensions: Length: 5'3"Width: 7'11"Height: 5'Forward Compartment:(2) Approx 4'x4'x3' Storage areas for lines, fenders etc to port & starboardCenter locker for anchor chain & rodeInterior Comforts and AmenitiesAC In the wheel houseMicrowaveMinifridgeElectronics and Navigation10" Garmin Chart plotterAirmar P79S Smart Depth TransduceriCom VHFNavigation LightsHornDeck Flood Light(2) Rocker switch panels w/ Battery display & USB port(8) Man/Auto Switches for the Maxzone Auto 1100 GPH Bilge PumpsElectrical Systems(2) Engine BatteriesHouse Battery:  12V 101Ah Everstart MarineGenerator Start Battery12Kw Kabota Generator (97 Hours 7/2025)Victron Blue Smart 30 Amp12V Charger w/ BluetoothSingle solar panel on the roof   Deck and Hull Equipment(4) Collapsible pallet sized storage binsPallet sized tote bin with lidRemovable Refrigerated Box Dimensions: 4' x 6' x 8’Model 80 crane with an Braden BG6 Planetary Winch (this unit was made to mount on a stationary flat surface and be powered by an electric Hydraulic Power Unit)Crane Details:Morgan Model 80 CraneRated Capacity 55,000 FTALBS5.500 lbs @ 103,700 lbs @ 152.700 lbs @ 202.250 lbs @ 23'6"400 Degree RotationWeight 2,500 bsHydraulic Winch 5,000 lb Planetary BG 6, including cable & load hook6 Function Hydraulic Control Valvo, Looso for Remote Mount Hydraulic System Requirements 10 GPM @ 3625 PSI Hose end fittings on the crane are BSPP Flat Face, (European)Safety Equipment:4 Person Life RaftLife RingFire Extinguisher(8) 1100GPH Bilge Pumps with integrated float switchesMechanical EquipmentPort Engine: Yamaha HPDI 200HP  Model: LZ200TXR    S/N:1005254 (1025 Hours  7/2025)Starboard Engine:  Yamaha HPDI 200HP  Model:Z200XTR    S/N: 1029571  (1025 Hours7/2025)Generator: Kubota 12Kw Model V1505  S/N: 1NG6502  (97 Hours 7/2025)Hydraulic Crane with an Braden BG6 Planetary Winch.TankageGas Tank: 110 Gal. (2 x 55 Gal. Tanks Connected)Generator Diesel Tank: 30 Gal.Owners Comments and Boat HistoryVessel was originally a military barge used to move cargo and raft together to make bridges. Fully retrofitted and customized in Louisiana to be a cargo vessel in 2024. Shipped to the BVI and full import paid in May 2025.DisclaimerThe 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.







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