TowBoatU.S. Shillelagh
25' Custom Tug Boat

TowBoatU.S. Shillelagh is our flagship tug for towing large motor yachts on the New River. The vessels length, maneuverability and power make it the perfect tug for the job.

Specifications

Classification: •  Steel Tug Boat •  6 Passengers   Built: •  1986 - Morehead City, NC •  Refit Date: 2008   Dimensions: •  Overall Length: 25', Beam: 12.5', Draft: 6'   Mooring Systems: •  Danforth Anchor   Machinery: •  2 - 225 hp John Deere 6068 Diesel Engines •  3:1 Gear Ratio •  34" 4 Blade Propellers     Capacities: •  Fuel: 580 Gallons     Fuel Consumption: •  1800 RPM Tow (6 Knots) - 10 GPH •  2100 RPM Tow (8 Knots) - 14 GPH

Electronics / Navigation: •  (2) Standard Horizon VHF Radios •  David Clark Headset System •  Furuno RADAR / GPS Unit •  Furuno Digital Depth Sounder •  Sea 857 Hailer •  Standard Horizon Handheld VHF Radio •  High Frequency Private Communications System   Equipment: •  Kahlenberg Air Horn & Whistle •  (2) Perko Searchlights •  Aft Control Station with Jog Control •  Full Complement of Yacht and Offshore Towing Hawser •  Jumper Cables •  Salvage Gear     Range: •  300 Miles