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1996 Seaway Surf Rescue

Estimated price for orientation: 18 550 $

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Description
Year: 1996 Use: Fresh Water, Salt Water
Make: Seaway Engine Type: 225 Volvo Gas
Model: Surf Rescue Engine Make: Volvo Engine
Type: Commercial Towing, Diving, Fishing Engine Model: Throttle Body Fuel Injected
Length (feet): 26 Primary Fuel Type: Gas
Beam (feet): 8 Fuel Capacity: 41 - 50 Gallons
Hull Material: Custom Polyester, Glass, Composite, Timber For Sale By: Private Seller
Trailer: Included


This is a killer custom-made surf rescue, commercial towboat, dive boat or fishing boat.  It was made by Seaway for the LA lifeguards to military specifications.  After it was retired it was refit for towing for a Sothern California Vessel Assist firm and then bought by my central California firm and customized as my personal rescue boat.  This boat was designed to operate in the breaking surf.  I can attest to this as I have operated it in a breaking harbor entrance with ease.  (I do not recommend trying this at home I have 35years experience you most likely don't!)  It will operate in a small craft advisory with ease.   It is a west system composite hull.  This is a workboat made with epoxy, fiberglass and timber to the west system standard, for which means it is lighter and stronger than just plain fiberglass.  It is a commercial boat not a recreational boat.  The hull was completely refitted and upgraded 3 years ago.  It has gel coat painted over the original gel coat that was then painted over when I did the refit.  The paint has $550.00 a-gal high-grade auto paint.  It has been in storage since then.  There is some minor degradation of the paint and some minor delamination of the second gel coat.  This does not effect the serviceability of the boat.  You can use it as is till your annual maintenance time or do a once over now.   It is dirty and dusty and needs a good cleaning.  I ran the engine and it started on command.  The batteries are down and should be replace or reconditioned.  The bilge pumps fired up on command, as did the electronics and lights.  I did not check all the electrical systems and any odd system may need corrosion cleaning at any time on a boat and that’s expected and is normal maintenance.   This boat is in storage and is being sold as is where is.  I do not guarantee the complete operational condition of the vessel unless you want to pay me to service it completely.  Nor am I responsible for any damage it may get in transit.  The wiring is in real good condition and was replaced 3 year ago to US Military standards; all the connectors were treated for corrosion with fluid film.  There may be some stray issues to contend with but it does not need a rewiring by any means.   This is a killer boat for someone whom can appreciate all it has to offer.  If you are looking for a girly pleasure boat this is not for you, it is a macho roaring killer machine that sounds great and rips through the water.   Basics: Length 26' over all 24' registered water line. Galvanized dual axel trailer with disk brakes Custom cuddy cabin Captains chair Jump seat 5 storage compartments two forward, two in wheel house one in aft deck Fuel tank removable hatch Tops out at 29-knots 1 1/2 inch SS grab rails for hanging on in rough water Gunnel mounted rod holders Cabin side mounted rod holders not mounted but provided Upper and mid side rub rails Lifting strakes glassed in Heavy Duty side and tow cleats Towing post with spool Anchor, chain and rode Dual ABC extinguishers  (Recommend getting them serviced) Throw Ring Portable life slings Removable captains chair for easy access to the fuel tank Life jackets Flare canister with expired flares Dive Tank Rack Dive ladder Hydraulic Steering (needs to have the fluid topped off) Shafer auto-rope locks for the fenders Multiple extra large cleats for easy rafting and docking Radar and antenna's drop down for transport Henderson non skid deck coating   Engine: Volvo 225HP gas throttle-body fuel injected.  (My mechanic (pardon the French) says it runs like a rapped ape)  Fires up and purrs like a Cheetah.  I would recommend servicing the engine including a fresh raw water impeller.  Does about 29 knots flat out in calm water.  Dual prop it and hang on. Volvo IO drive (The Safety release is wired down due to the HP of the engine.  Can't put it into reverse or the drive would pop up - love that HP) Hydraulic gear lift for transport lifts up and down with the hydraulic system.  (Engine running) Code lock key system AKA fuel Injection key reset.  (Can block start up is not done first) Morris controls 40-Gallon Fuel Tank Dual Exhaust Below water Exhaust Mufflers SS Engine Vents Engine Room Blower Spare Risers Dual Batteries Dual charger circuit (No need to act like an idiot and set the battery switch on both) Automatic engine room Halon system Racor fuel filter and water separator Grocco Bronze raw water separator   Electrical system Complete refit 2013 to US navy specks with commercial HTTH wire! Drop out panels for easy access to the back of the electronics Blue seas circuit panel Drop out circuit panel for super easy access Side and aft LED deck lights  (One side one is missing; easy to install) M602 ICOM Marine band radio M502 ICOM Marine band radio Garmon 3205 GPSMAP/Radar Lowrance Global Map 7200C Jenson Stereo / Sirus / 4 Chanel  (This stereo kicks ass) Sitex Auto Pilot Furuno Depth Sounder Furuno Radar not working  (Fills the hole in the lower dash) Loud Haler incorporated into the M602 Fog Horn incorporated into the M602 Siren incorporated into the M602 Bennit trim tabs Commercial Tow Lights Head-light Back up Light SS windshield wipers Two automatic bilge pumps with manual switches One bilge pump switched only Red flasher light Dual battery switch for engines House battery switch Jumper cable battery switch (25 'cables ends need upgrade or cleaning) Dual batteries  (Recommend replacement due to lack of use during storage they hold minimum charge) Dual battery charger 110 charges system Dock power receptacle Dock power cord (may or may not need cleaning or new ends) Dual 12v battery charging system (no need to run on both to charge the batteries.  It allows you to keep one battery in reserve, AKA switch only to one battery at a time when running the engine)