Seaway Surf Rescue

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 thats 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)