Seaway Rescue Runabout

26' Overall, SEAWAY SURF RESCUE, TOW, FISHING, DIVE BOAT.

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.It was retired was refit for towing for a Southern 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!) But yes it will operate in a small craft advisory with ease and bring you back safe. You guest might need new pants though.

It is loaded with electronics from the top of the line auto pilot, Bennet trim tabs to redundant VHF radios to a two axle trailer, to fuel injection. If you bought this items used on classifieds board they would add up to more then the price I am asking for the boat. This is a great deal even if you stripped the boat and put the parts on another boat. I am a 100 ton master and outfitted this boat for myself but after 35 years on the water I just don't have the interest anymore. So if you are into the water and want a solid boat for what ever or if you are in the boat rescue business and need a boat that is ready to go look no farther.

It is a west system glass wood composite hull. This is a workboat made with epoxy, fiberglass and timber, which means it is lighter and stronger than just plain fiberglass. Some people would advise you not to look at a glass over wood boat. In most cases I would agree but not this boat. It is a solid hull with no issues after 30 years that convinced me other wise. Thisis a commercial built boat not a recreational built boat. The hull was completely gone over and the wiring upgraded about 4 years ago. The paint alone was $550.00 a-gal high-grade auto paint and still looks great.

It is dirty and dusty and needs a good cleaning. I run the engine every six months and it starts on command. It needs new batteries. The bilge pumps fire up on command, as do the electronics and lights.

This boat is in storage and is being sold as is where is.

The 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

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)