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1972 Custom Tug Boat

Clark Mills | Clearwater, FL

FOR SALE | Active $99,900
Length 42ft / 12.8 m
Draft 5 ft
Location Clearwater, FL
Cabins N/A
Yacht type Power
Year 1972
Max Speed N/A

Introducing the 1972 Clark Mills Boat Tug Boat, a charming vessel with an overall length of 42 feet, perfect for both work and leisure on the water. This classic tug features a robust wooden hull designed in a displacement shape, ensuring stability and a smooth ride. Powered by a reliable Detroit 6-71 NA diesel engine, showcasing its dependable performance. The direct drive configuration enhances its efficiency, making it a great choice for various maritime tasks. Equipped with an electric windlass on aft deck used for towing and anchoring. Its thoughtful design ensures that you can enjoy your time on the water with ease. Whether you’re looking to explore or work, the Clark Mills Tug Boat combines functionality with timeless appeal, making it a standout choice for any boating enthusiast.

We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sandy Hook Yacht Sales, Inc - Sea Bright Office. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

Electrical

3 Group 8-D AGM batteries, (1 Engine and 2 house)

Newmar HDM 50 12 VDC battery charger, 

2 OEM type engine mounted alternators 130 amp Delco and 60 amp Motorola with separate regulators

Westerbeke 8 KW Generator 180 hours reported 9.30.25

Vanner ITA2-3200 3200 Watt inverter

Mechanical

Detroit 6-71 NA

7.25 kts @1075 RPM 4 miles per gallon

600 fuel capacity (2 x 300 gal epoxy coated steel) w/sight gauges

Dry stack exhaust

Fuel filtration, engine mounted canister type secondary fuel filter and 3 remotely mounted canister type primary fuel filters with directable valves

Morse mechanical single lever controls

Allison MH3.0-R marine gear 3:1 ration 

2 1/2"  SS shaft 

Ellis 36' x 28" 4 Blade bronze propeller 

Shaft seal grease style lip seal

1.25" Obendorfer engine driven bilge pump with electric clutch

Galley

Magic Chef 4-burner LPG stove and oven

Nova Kool 12 VDC refrigeration

Sansung microwave oven

Formica counter tops

Abundant locker and drawer storage

Deck

Custom Pipewelders Al. framed aft deck awning with canvas top

Samson post fore and aft

Ideal bronze 12VDC electric winch with chain and rope gypsy, used for towing and anchor windlass

Large 12VDC refrigerated box for beverage storage 

Large 3 top fish box plumbed to 35 gal fresh water tanks

Aft deck shower

Al. handrails

7 step Al. boarding ladder

Decks and non-skid painted awlgrip 2022

Baier Al deck hatch aft



Additional Information

The boat was designed and built by Clark Mills in 1972. Main timbers are Long Leaf Yellow Pine sourced from the demolition of the original Clearwater Railroad Station well over 100 year old lumber! The hull is carvel planked with mahogany. Decks are fiberglassed and painted with Awlgrip

Powered with original Detroit single 6-71 hours are unknown but well well maintained and in pristine condition.

8 KW Westerbeke Gen with under 200 hrs

7.25 kts at 1075 RPM's 4 miles per gallon, 600 gal fuel capacity

Kept under cover, current owner has owned the boat since 1975 and has maintained the boat to the highness standards. 

Accommodations

It has a full galley with 4 burner propane stove and oven, Norcold AC/DC refrigerator, sink and drain board, abundant locker and drawer storage. It also has self contained Dometic Sealand fresh water head and holding tank.

There is a Collison bulkhead a few feet aft of stem and a watertight bulkhead with a door between galley and engine room.

Engine room is aft with standing headroom and very good machinery access, abundant locker and drawer storage and work space.

Galley, forepeak and wheelhouse are airconditioned 

There are total of 4 berths


Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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