1985 Custom 40' (12.19 m) Aluminum Barge
Virgin Islands (British)
Refit Year: 2024 Sea Truck
40' Custom Aluminum Barge with 2x 200HPO Yamaha engines, AC Wheelhouse, NEW 12Kw Kubota Generator, Hydraulic Knuckle Crane, Refrigerated Compartment & Removable Refrigerated box!
Flag of Registry: United States
Port of Registry: Galliano, LA
- Barge
- Power
- Used
- Gas/Petrol
- Aluminum Hull
- HIN/IMO: LAZ79084G585
Description
$131k PRICE REDUCTION! Now asking ONLY $149k! Owner wants it SOLD!
Introducing 'Sea Truck', a Commercial Grade Aluminum Barge that was originally made for the military in 1985 that was fully Customized in 2024 and ready to make $$$ running goods from island to island. Fully imported to the BVI with Duty PAID! Even more importantly, she is USCG Documented and under the 15 gross tons mark which means she can legally carry cargo in between the US and BVI without the additional requirements that a USCG Inspected Vessel would require.
She is rated for Approx. 10 Tons, has 1000 ft.³ of storage below deck that can accommodate 12 full size pallets and just over 4' of head room. She has large insulated/refrigerated compartment below deck and an additional removable 4'x6'x8’ refrigerated compartment. She is also outfitted with a hydraulic knuckle crane that was professionally overhauled & ready to move cargo, Climate Controlled Helm station with a microwave and mini-fridge, 2x 200HP Yamaha HPDI 2 -Stroke engines with just over 1k hours and a brand NEW 12Kw Kubota generator to power everything.
The seller shipped and fully imported this vessel into the BVI with the intention for his business partner to run it as a business moving cargo between the USVI and BVI but plans have changed and he is hoping to find her a good home with someone with the work ethic to put her to work transporting goods. This vessel is 100% Turn-Key and ready to make $MONEY$!
Contact us today to make an appointment to get on board or get an offer on the table.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: LAZ79084G585
Official Number: 1341738
LOA: 42' (12.80 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1985
Refit Year: 2024
Beam: 12'
LWL: 40'
Head Room: 7'
Maximum Speed: 12 Knots
Cruise Speed: 10 Knots
Range NMI: 220
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Hull Material: Aluminum
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Fuel Tank: 110 Gallons (416.4 Liters)
Displacement: 16000
Multimedia
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yamaha
- Engine Model: Z200TXR
- Engine Year: 2006
- Engine Type: Outboard
- Drive Type: Other
- Power HP: 200.00
- Power KW: 149.14
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 1025.00
- Serial Number: 1005254
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Yamaha
- Engine Model: Z200TXR
- Engine Year: 2006
- Engine Type: Outboard
- Drive Type: Other
- Power HP: 200.00
- Power KW: 149.14
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 1025.00
- Serial Number: 1029571
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Kubota
- Generator Model: V1505
- Generator KW: 12.00
- Generator Hours: 97
- Generator Date Hours Recorded: 07/01/2025
Full Details
Additional Information
Accommodation
- 6’x 9’ Enclosed wheelhouse with a/c mini fridge and microwave
- 4' x 6' x 8’Removable Refrigerated cooler box
Aft compartment:
- Length: 6'
- Width: 7'11"
- Height: 5'
- (2) Maxzone Auto Bilge Pumps 1100 GPH Model: A02-111001
Middle compartment:
- Length - 9' from front to gen. 13' 6" overall
- Width: 7' 11"
- Cargo height 4' 4"
- *Additional 5' x 7' 11" cargo space if generator is relocated.
- (4) Maxzone Auto Bilge Pumps 1100 GPH Model: A02-111001
Forward middle compartment:
- Refrigerated & Insulated
- Cargo Dimensions:
- Length: 5'3"
- Width: 7'11"
- Height: 5'
Forward Compartment:
- (2) Approx 4'x4'x3' Storage areas for lines, fenders etc to port & starboard
- Center locker for anchor chain & rode
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- AC In the wheel house
- Microwave
- Minifridge
Electronics and Navigation
- 10" Garmin Chart plotter
- Airmar P79S Smart Depth Transducer
- iCom VHF
- Navigation Lights
- Horn
- Deck Flood Light
- (2) Rocker switch panels w/ Battery display & USB port
- (8) Man/Auto Switches for the Maxzone Auto 1100 GPH Bilge Pumps
Electrical Systems
- (2) Engine Batteries
- House Battery: 12V 101Ah Everstart Marine
- Generator Start Battery
- 12Kw Kabota Generator (97 Hours 7/2025)
- Victron Blue Smart 30 Amp12V Charger w/ Bluetooth
- Single solar panel on the roof
Deck and Hull Equipment
- (4) Collapsible pallet sized storage bins
- Pallet sized tote bin with lid
- Removable Refrigerated Box Dimensions: 4' x 6' x 8’
- Model 80 crane with an Braden BG6 Planetary Winch (this unit was made to mount on a stationary flat surface and be powered by an electric Hydraulic Power Unit)
Crane Details:
- Morgan Model 80 Crane
- Rated Capacity 55,000 FTALBS
- 5.500 lbs @ 10
- 3,700 lbs @ 15
- 2.700 lbs @ 20
- 2.250 lbs @ 23'6"
- 400 Degree Rotation
- Weight 2,500 bs
- Hydraulic Winch 5,000 lb Planetary BG 6, including cable & load hook
- 6 Function Hydraulic Control Valvo, Looso for Remote Mount Hydraulic System Requirements 10 GPM @ 3625 PSI
- Hose end fittings on the crane are BSPP Flat Face, (European)
Safety Equipment:
- 4 Person Life Raft
- Life Ring
- Fire Extinguisher
- (8) 1100GPH Bilge Pumps with integrated float switches
Mechanical Equipment
- Port Engine: Yamaha HPDI 200HP Model: LZ200TXR S/N:1005254 (1025 Hours 7/2025)
- Starboard Engine: Yamaha HPDI 200HP Model:Z200XTR S/N: 1029571 (1025 Hours7/2025)
- Generator: Kubota 12Kw Model V1505 S/N: 1NG6502 (97 Hours 7/2025)
- Hydraulic Crane with an Braden BG6 Planetary Winch.
Tankage
- Gas Tank: 110 Gal. (2 x 55 Gal. Tanks Connected)
- Generator Diesel Tank: 30 Gal.
Owners Comments and Boat History
Vessel was originally a military barge used to move cargo and raft together to make bridges. Fully retrofitted and customized in Louisiana to be a cargo vessel in 2024. Shipped to the BVI and full import paid in May 2025.
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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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Chesnee Cogswell.
We look forward to working with you!
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Nanny Cay Marina
Nanny Cay Tortola VG1120 BVI
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Chesnee Cogswell
Yacht Sales Director
Nanny Cay Marina
Nanny Cay Tortola VG1120 BVI
Office: +1 (941) 900-4510
Email: chesnee@bviyachtsales.com
Chesnee Cogswell is a Tortola Native, and was almost literally born on a sailboat in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola! Chesnee comes from a serious sailing family having lived abroad and cruised many boats throughout his lifetime, as well as participated in extensive refit projects of varied and extensive nature. He joined the team as we re-expanded our sales force following Hurricane Irma in 2017. Prior to joining the team here at BVI Yacht Sales, Chesnee was a very active charter captain for many charter companies here in the BVI giving him the opportunity to sail various makes and model charter yachts. His passion also extends to the sportfishing industry having participated in many ‘Big Boat’ fishing tournaments as well as private and charter fishing programs over the years. Chesnee has dedicated himself to his position here at BVI Yacht Sales and it has shown in his performance, selling more boats himself than any other brokerage in the Caribbean as of June 2020, all while keeping his clients best interests in mind. He has climbed the ladder to being one of the top-performing Caribbean yacht brokers, consistently helping us maintain our position as the leading Caribbean yacht brokerage