The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

USCG Self-Righting MLB-44

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  103751
  • Length  ·  44'0"
  • Year  ·  1966
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  2 x diesel 184hp, GM Detroit Diesels 6V-53 ()
  • Lying  ·  Gig Harbor - Shown by Appointment
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle
Scott Helker

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder US Coast Guard
Lying Gig Harbor - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 330.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x diesel 184hp
Engine make and model GM Detroit Diesels 6V-53 ()
Engine Hours engine1= 2000
engine2= 3000
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) Bronze 3-blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 9 knots
Max speed (approx) 14 knots

Dimensions

Length 44'0"
Beam 12'8"
Draft Max 3'2"
Displacement 35,360.0lbs
Headroom 6'8"
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Semi-Displacement
Finish Paint finish

Corten steel hull, mild steel framing and decks, aluminum superstructure.

A total of nine watertight compartments including the engineroom.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 3
Heads 1 heads (Porta Potti)

Watertight forward cabin with two berths; watertight midships cabin with one berth, private head with porta-potti, small galley. Large watertight aft cabin with two double berths.

Engineroom access is through a watertight door from the midships cabin.

Accommodation

Sink
Cabin heating

Watertight forward cabin with two berths; watertight midships cabin with one berth, private head with porta-potti, small galley. Large watertight aft cabin with two double berths.

Engineroom access is through a watertight door from the midships cabin.

Deck Gear

Sprayhood
Rode
Fenders

Nav Equipment

Radar
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Navigation lights
Depth sounder

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)

Pressure water firefighting system, which also functions for emergency bilge pumping.

Broker's Comments

How many of us can ever hope to own and enjoy a military-grade vessel? Yet this remarkable craft is available at a tiny fraction of its replacement value, and won't require a pier at the Navy Base for mooring.

The US Coast Guard built 110 of these self-righting 44 foot motor lifeboats which have served courageously under the most challenging demands of surf, sea, and rescue. The model also provided the basis for the famed Waveney-class of RNLI lifeboats.

This MLB-44 is in exceptional condition, and could easily be returned to official lifeboat or patrol service. But its potential as a seaworthy, fun, recreational vessel shouldn't be underestimated. You and your family couldn't enjoy a safer boat! Roll 360-degrees? No problem (though you wouldn't want to do it just for kicks). Cut through ice up to 6" thick? No problem. Tow heavy loads in high seas? No problem. Stand out in any port? Of course!

With plenty of interior space this boat could be customized into a very comfortable cruising yacht.

The seller stores this vessel on the hard during the winter months and maintains it in top condition. He is motivated to sell, however, and is open to offers!

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This USCG Self-Righting MLB-44 has been personally photographed and viewed by Scott Helker of Boatshed Seattle. Click here for contact details.
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