1974 Breaux's Bay Craft Passenger with COI

This 44-foot Breaux's Bay Craft is an aluminum-hull explorer built for serious water work. Twin Detroit 8V71N diesel engines deliver 636 horsepower and cruise at 17 knots while burning 20 gallons per hour. The welded quarter-inch aluminum hull was ultrasound tested across 24 locations in 2024 with no corrosion detected and overall condition rated average with only two minor recommendations. The boat carries a current Certificate of Inspection for 23 passengers and 2 crew, or 16 divers plus 2 crew, valid through July 2028, and received a new Stability Letter in 2020.

The layout centers on a spacious protected cabin with generous passenger room and a large head at the aft end. Dual steering stations—one inside and one on deck—allow operation from either position. The expansive back deck is set up for diving operations, fitted with a well-designed dive ladder that extends deep into the water for easy water entries and exits.

The boat has eight years of service history as a dive platform on the Great Lakes. This aluminum design works equally well for water taxi, whale watching, or crew boat operations and was maintained attentively by the current owner.