Tug boats for sale

What are tug boats?

Tug boats are medium-sized, trailerable vessels frequently used for endeavors such as a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. This type of vessel can vary in size, with the smallest current boat listed at 18 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 110 feet, and an average length of 30 feet. They are designed and manufactured by a variety of boat building companies with hull types including semi-displacement and other designs. Boat Trader currently has 51 tug boats for sale, including 22 new vessels and 29 used boats, listed by both private sellers and professional boat dealers across the country.

What are the best tug boats?

Some of the most notorious manufacturers of tug boats presently include: Ranger Tugs, American Tug, Custom, Nordic and 52' Steel Tug Boat. These builders construct tug boats models with inboard, outboard-4S and outboard propulsion systems, available in diesel and gas fuel systems. In the past 30 days, the top, most-viewed tug boats brands on Boat Trader were 52' Steel Tug Boat, American Tug, Custom, Ranger Tugs and Steel.

How much do tug boats cost?

Tug boats for sale on Boat Trader are available for a swath of prices from a sensible $14,999 on the most reasonably-priced watercraft all the way up to $1,475,000 for the bigger-ticket boats. Models with more power can accommodate motors up to a tremendous 1,200 horsepower, while the more modest utility models may have as low as 9 horsepower engines on them (although the average engine size is 300 HP).

Why are tug boats popular?

Tug boats are popular for their moderate draft and generally wider beam, characteristics that make these boats appropriate for a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Tug boats are also popular boats for coastal, inshore and offshore boating. From our current listings, the average number of passengers that tug boats can carry is 0 people with a maximum of 0. Also, with 51 tug boats now listed for sale and 6 boats added in the past 30 days, Boat Trader is confident you’ll find the boat you are looking for.