1952 74’ x 21’ x 5’ Steel LCM8 Landing Craft
Built in Louisiana, USA
Gross tonnage: 59
Shell plate thickness: ½”
Bottom deck framing: 3/8”
Bulkheads: 3/8”
Molded depth: 9’
Draft: 5’ or less
Headroom: Wheelhouse – 7’, Cabin – 8’, Engine room – 6.5’
Engines: 2 x 8V-71 Detroit Diesels, 225 hp ea, year 1987, 2500 hours since rebuilt in 2006
Transmissions: Allison 2:1 ratio
Shaft size: 2.5”
Cruising speed: 7.5 knots
Navigation equipment: Icom VHF radio, Garmin GPS, Compass
Steering: Manual
Fuel capacity: 900 US gal
Fuel consumption: 3 to 6 gal per hr per engine
Safety equipment: Engine driven fire pump, 6 fire extinguishers
Bilge pumps: 3
Deck wash pump: Yes
Other features:
Hydraulically operated bow ramp activated by 2 pistons with 50,000 lb push or pull each for a total of 100,000 lb. This feature enables boat to land on the beach, a boat ramp or a concrete dock.
Wheelhouse elevated to a 17’ eyeline
A 16” x 16’ storage area below (enclosed)
This vessel holds a current CCSCS (Caribbean Cargo Ships Code of Safety) certificate necessary to operate between the USA and other small islands in the Caribbean.
Located in the US Virgin Islands
Price reduced from $155,000 USD to $135,000 USD
Scruton Marine Services - File No. LC2070