Iron Chief is for sale
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:38 pm
I've decided to put my tug up for sale. I figured I'd list it here first in case anyone on the forum is interested. It's in perfect running condition and is currently docked in Algonac Michigan. I don't really want to sell it, I just have some obligations in my personal life I need to fulfill. Retiring/relocating etc.
It's 22 foot long, 8 foot beam steel hull construction, sandblasted and primed with Interlux 8020 primer and painted with Industrial flat coating. The Wheelhouse and engine house is all white oak and the doors and windows are Honduras mahogany. The roofs are 1/2" marine ply sealed in west system and painted with Interlux non skid deck paint. The deck is 3/4" marine ply. It has a good serviceable firetube boiler and a very quiet 3 x 4 twin steam engine that runs flawlessly. Five individual feedpump systems, one electric for boiler fill, one Southworth steampump, one manual pump and two ram pumps for redundancy. The engine room is fitted with a sink and there are two freshwater holding tank in the bow for hot and cold running water. Hot water heater is by means of steam, ala Windemere kettle type coil.
This Tug is a collection of hard to find antique hardware, the 30" Wilcox Crittendon wheel, the brass lamps, bronze portholes etc. The two bronze bollards alone were $900. It took about 5 years of searching to come up with all the hardware.
It's very fast for it's size, we have no trouble running right along at speed with other steamers on river runs etc.
It has a really strong tandem axle trailer with with an electric bow winch and 5000 pound axles fitted with electric brakes that work perfectly. I tow this boat behind a Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup, I've towed it to shows 800 miles away, the trailer is long and it tows very well and makes for easy launching.
I've remarked several times, a person couldn't spend a million dollars on a boat and draw more attention at shows and out on the water, it's continual thumbs up from the other boaters and onlookers. This is a very practical boat for extended river trips, it rides well, steers well, dry in the in the rain, and wood fired so it is very inexpensive and easy to operate.
I've had several people over the years try to buy it, and I've always turned them down. Here's the chance to own it.
She was considerable investment in materials and about three years labor, I'm looking to get $80k USD and that is a firm price.
Inquiry can be made here or through tugironchief@gmail.com
It's 22 foot long, 8 foot beam steel hull construction, sandblasted and primed with Interlux 8020 primer and painted with Industrial flat coating. The Wheelhouse and engine house is all white oak and the doors and windows are Honduras mahogany. The roofs are 1/2" marine ply sealed in west system and painted with Interlux non skid deck paint. The deck is 3/4" marine ply. It has a good serviceable firetube boiler and a very quiet 3 x 4 twin steam engine that runs flawlessly. Five individual feedpump systems, one electric for boiler fill, one Southworth steampump, one manual pump and two ram pumps for redundancy. The engine room is fitted with a sink and there are two freshwater holding tank in the bow for hot and cold running water. Hot water heater is by means of steam, ala Windemere kettle type coil.
This Tug is a collection of hard to find antique hardware, the 30" Wilcox Crittendon wheel, the brass lamps, bronze portholes etc. The two bronze bollards alone were $900. It took about 5 years of searching to come up with all the hardware.
It's very fast for it's size, we have no trouble running right along at speed with other steamers on river runs etc.
It has a really strong tandem axle trailer with with an electric bow winch and 5000 pound axles fitted with electric brakes that work perfectly. I tow this boat behind a Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup, I've towed it to shows 800 miles away, the trailer is long and it tows very well and makes for easy launching.
I've remarked several times, a person couldn't spend a million dollars on a boat and draw more attention at shows and out on the water, it's continual thumbs up from the other boaters and onlookers. This is a very practical boat for extended river trips, it rides well, steers well, dry in the in the rain, and wood fired so it is very inexpensive and easy to operate.
I've had several people over the years try to buy it, and I've always turned them down. Here's the chance to own it.
She was considerable investment in materials and about three years labor, I'm looking to get $80k USD and that is a firm price.
Inquiry can be made here or through tugironchief@gmail.com