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.

Specifications

Classification: •  Diesel Towing Vessel •  6 Passengers   Built: •  1977 - Dania Beach, FL •  Refit Date: 2011   Dimensions: •  Overall Length: 25', Beam: 11.5', Draft: 5.2'   Mooring Systems: •  Danforth Anchor   Machinery: •  2 - 225 hp John Deere 6068 Diesel Engines •  2.75:1 Gear Ratio •  34" 4 Blade Propellers

Capacities: •  Fuel: 470 Gallons     Fuel Consumption: •  1800 RPM Tow (6 Knots) - 10 GPH •  2100 RPM Tow (8 Knots) - 14 GPH     Electronics / Navigation: •  (3) Standard Horizon VHF Radios •  Garmin GPS Plotter with Depth Sounder •  UHF Private Communications System   Equipment: •  Full Complement of Yacht and Offshore Towing Hawsers •  Jumper Cables •  Full Complement of Salvage Gear     Range: •  250 Miles