Steel boats for sale in Newport, Rhode Island

1988 Steel Off Shore Lobster 55

$265,000

Newport, Rhode Island

Better than expected condition for it's age. Everything is running and functioning as it should. Engine Room has newly installed stainless steel exhaust. Engine is in good working condition and the Generator with newly installed stainless exhaust and is fully operating. Engine cylinder rebuild is easy as each one can be done independently without removing the engine from vessel. Stock #359571 1988 55' Commercial Off Shore Lobster boat in Excellent Condition!!! This 1988 Steel Off Shore Lobster 55 has a powerful 385 HP Volvo Penta single engine and a 22 Kw Lister generator (3 phase) to keep everything running smoothly. Full electronics, including double radar, GPs, sounders, radios, and AIS PL2. Need to haul in some lobster? No problem! It's Pine Hill custom 16" with a Char-Lin 10,000 hydraulic motor makes it easy. And with 2 independent hydraulic systems - one forward-off engine at 70 gal/min and one aft off transmission at 40 gal/min - Pullmaster winch (1,100 lb single whip pulling force) for off loading catch or loading bait- you'll have all the power you need. It also has plenty of storage space to accommodate the necessary traps and gear required for commercial lobster fishing operations and diesel fuel tanks that hold 2,100 gal, fresh water tanks that hold 200 gal, and a lobster tank capacity of 4,000 gal. And when it's time to rest, there is a spacious sleeping area 22'x 17 with 4 bunks and a galley with a 4 person table booth and bench, stove/oven, microwave, and coffee pot. Reason for selling is working in the offshore wind industry now..