1963 US Coast Guard Motor Life Boat

This 44-foot steel hull motor lifeboat was built by the US Coast Guard in 1963 and powered by twin John Deere diesel engines producing 600 horsepower combined. The boat cruises at 25 knots and carries the distinctive construction and seaworthiness standards of its original design. The engines have logged just 300 hours of operation.

The main cabin includes a galley with refrigerator, single-burner cooktop, microwave, and sink, along with a dinette and V-berth featuring coordinated cushions and storage beneath the seats. A separate head with handheld shower serves the accommodation spaces. The aft cabin is air-conditioned and fitted with two single berths, two sliding windows, and a watertight door. A 100-gallon water heater provides hot water throughout.

Onboard systems include a 5-kilowatt generator, shore power connection, and a battery charger with four batteries. Climate control extends to the main spaces via heating, and a spotlight is mounted on the upper deck. Navigation electronics comprise a 25-mile radar, forward-scanning depth finder, marine radio, and autopilot with knot, depth, and wind instrumentation. A bow thruster installed in 2010 aids maneuvering. The hull was repainted ten years ago and carries USCG documentation. A Zodiac tender with davits for launching completes the package.