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1968 Custom Open Ocean Patrol Boat

Tampa, Florida

$1,200,000

Originally manufactured as the JJ Brown in 1967 for the U.S. Air Force and, based at Tyndal near Panama City was used as a missile-retriever in the Gulf responsible for locating and recovering sub-scale aerial targets in the Gulf of Mexico W151 Live-Fire Range until 1994. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration used it next and eventually loaned the vessel to the FWC (then the Florida Marine Patrol (FMP), which performed federal fisheries enforcement and search-and-rescue missions with it for the next 14 years. She was finally turned over from NOAA in 2008, then some 30 years old and in poor material condition.

Starting in 2008 this vessel was completely refurbished by Derecktor in Dania, Florida over a two year period, she was renamed Gulf Sentry after an extensive refit. This included a “new bottom, bow design, engines, electrical, plumbing, berthing area, galley and new pilot house. She is virtually unrecognizable as the original vessel. The Gulf Sentry has numerous green features incorporated into her new design. These modifications include: C32 ACERT engines that drive her at 31 knots while meeting tier two emission regulations (no smoke and better fuel economy, also a building block for future emission standards); elimination of all external hydraulic systems, to avoid potential loss of oils (all systems are now pneumatic-air driven); recycled materials were used in construction of cabin interiors; fuel-fill system was designed to eliminate / reduce fuel spills during fill ups; and the shaft angles, rudders and bottom were redesigned to increase efficiency. A new launch well was installed in the stern of the vessel to deploy the ridged hull inflatable boat to assist with search and rescue in rough seas.”

She is in excellent condition both structurally and mechanically and is ready to stand tall through any survey and sea trial. She has been operated on a duration of 7-10 days at sea with Alpha / Bravo rotating crews to insure continuous operation.  US Built US Flagged vessel.

 

Basic Boat Info

Make: Custom
Model: Open Ocean Patrol Boat
Year: 1968
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Aluminum
Boat Hull ID: OTX85S009A08
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 85 ft
Length Overall: 85 ft
Beam: 19 ft

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Caterpillar
  • Model: C32 Alert
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,600hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 BladeOther
  • Engine Location: Port
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 2008
  • Engine Hours: 3,843
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Caterpillar
  • Model: C32 Acert
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,600hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 BladeOther
  • Engine Location: Starboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 2008
  • Engine Hours: 3,885
Total Engine Power: 3,200hp

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 3,000 gal
Fuel Tank Material: aluminium
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 1,500 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1

Other

Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Commercial Boats, Other

Contact

Craig R. Travis

To schedule a personal inspection please contact
Central Agent Craig R. Travis 561-212-6154 Cell

or send an email to aybcraig@bellsouth.net

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Accommodations

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Twelve (12) berths
 
HEADS: Three (3) Electric

SHOWERS:
There are stand up shower enclosures in the heads.

LIGHT FIXTURES:
24/110 volt cabin lights
 
SALON FURNISHINGS:
Galley table and seats

AIR CONDITIONING UNITS:
Four (4) self contained units

CABIN HEATING:
The units are reverse cycle for heat.

Galley

One (1) stainless steel sink with double basin.

REFRIGERATION: Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator / Freezer

STOVE/OVEN:
Hot Point Four (4) burner cook top with oven.

MICROWAVE:
Whirlpool Microwave oven

Haier Chest Freezer

Cabinet and Drawer Storage

Counter Top

Electronics and Navigation

FLIR:.    
FLIR M400 Split Screen Capable with Plotter (new in the last 12 months)

VHF:
ICOM IC‐M605 VHF Radio. Operated.

RADAR:
Furuno NAVNET 3D with NEMA 2000 connections 25 kW Magnetron
DRS 25 ANXT Furuno Doppler with 6 Foot Open Array

GPS:
Furuno GPS WAAS Navigator. Operated.

CHART PLOTTER:
Furuno NAVNET. Operated.

MONITOR:
Two (2) KEP Multi Function Monitors 

DEPTH SOUNDER:
Two (2) Furuno NAVNET  Operated.

AUTOPILOT:
Simrad AP26

SINGLE SIDEBAND RADIO:
ICOM M802

COMPASS: 
One (1) Ritchie compass. 

ANTENNAS:
All antennas sighted appeared to be well mounted 

HAILER:
Whalen Loudhailer. Operated.

SATELLITE PHONE: KVH Tracphone. Powered up.

OTHER:
Simrad Taiyo ADDF TD‐L1630 radio direction finder.

NOTE:
Furuno Universal AIS FA150. Operated.

ELECTRONICS (ENTERTAINMENT)

Clarion AM/FM/Cass player.

 

Electrical

VOLTAGE:
12/24 120/240 volt systems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
BATTERIES:
Eight (8) batteries.
MAIN BATTERY SWITCHES: Rotary switches. 
PANEL:
Overcurrent Protection: Bus type fuses and circuit breakers.
BREAKERS/FUSES:
Individually switched branch breakers.
TYPE CONNECTORS:
Round Lugs: Captive type

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (D.C. SYSTEM)

CHARGING SYSTEM (BATTERY CHARGER):
Dolphin 12 / 24 volt, 100 amp battery charger in engine room and the same upstairs in the helm station. Appeared serviceable.
Two (2) Dolphin 24 volt, 100 amp battery chargers.
One (1) volt100 amp battery charger for house batteries
Total: 5 Chargers 
CHARGING SYSTEM (ALTERNATOR):
One (1) engine mounted alternator. 
OUTLETS:
12 Volt DC outlet was sighted.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (A.C. SYSTEM)
SHORE POWER INLET:
One (1) Marinco 125/250 volt, 100 amp. inlet. 
SHORE POWER:
Splitter cable and box for two 50 amp cords.
AC SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH:
Switch type: Manual plastic slide type.
MAIN BREAKER:
In the main electrical panel.
BRANCH BREAKERS:
Individually switched branch breakers.
CIRCUIT LOAD MONITORS:
Voltage and amperage analog gauges in the main electric panel for both the AC and DC systems.
OUTLETS: Tested OK.
POLARITY:
The polarity was checked and proved normal.

Engines

TYPE:
Two (2) inboard engines.

MANUFACTURER: Caterpillar C32 Acert

PROPULSION
SERIAL NUMBERS:
Port: RNY00700. Starboard: RNY00687.

LABELS AND NOTICES:
The engines required labels appeared to be in place and readable.

HORSE POWER:
1600 hp at 2300 RPM.

NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
Twelve (12) in a V configuration.
All Recommended Service completed including 2000 Manufacturer Scheduled maintenance

INDICATED HOURS:
Port hours 3,843. Starboard hours 3,885 Hours Recorded on July18, 2024

THROTTLE CONTROLS:
CAT throttle and gear controls.

III. SYSTEMS PROPULSION
CAT emergency backup throttle and gear controls.

ENGINE MOUNTS AND BED:
Main engine beds are heavy longitudinal stringers inboard and outboard.

DRIP PANS:
Engine fluid and loose debris falls into bilge area.

LUBRICATION:
Level indication is normal both port and starboard.

VENTILATION: Appeared adequate.

BILGE BLOWERS:
Four (4) power blowers.

EXHAUST SYSTEM:
Raw water cooled with risers and flexible coupling sections double clamped where sighted.

Entire Wet Exhaust system replaced 2019

FUEL TRANSFER (PUMPS): Jabsco fuel transfer pump.

INSULATION:
Sound deadening insulation was noted in engine room.

PROP SHAFTS:
4" Stainless steel.

PROPS:
40"X 40" Bronze

ENGINE ALARMS.

ENGINE SHUT DOWN

STUFFING BOX: Dripless type. New 9/29/23

COOLING SYSTEM
TYPE:
Freshwater reservoir type cooling with raw water cooled wet exhaust.

RAW WATER STRAINERS:
Aluminum sea chests.

COOLANT LEVEL:
Normal levels observed.

HOSES AND CLAMPS:
Double clamped where sighted.

BELTS AND PULLEYS:
Belts condition appeared serviceable. Pulleys appeared free of corrosion.

SEACOCKS AND STRAINERS:
Raw water seacock ball valve type.

TRANSMISSIONS
TYPE:
Transmission driven by diesel powered internal combustion engine.

MANUFACTURER: ZF Marine reconditioned 2019
DRIVE TYPE: V‐Drives.

FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION:
Normal level indicated on dipsticks.

CONTROLS:
ZF Marine linkage.

PACKING GLAND:
Strong Sure Seal self‐aligning shaft seals.

COOLER:
Two (2) engine mounted transmission coolers.

MAIN ENGINE(S) FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL TYPE: Diesel.
FUEL SYSTEM
MATERIAL:
Aluminum.
TANKS CAPACITY: 3,000 gallons
SECURED: Integral tank.
FILL PIPE GROUNDED
FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS:
Supply lines are copper with copper alloy fittings. Flexible hose to engine connections.
RETURN LINES:
Return lines are copper with copper alloy fittings. Flexible hose to engine connections.
FUEL FILTERS:
Both remote mounted Racor filter/water separator type and engine mount spin on/off type.
FUEL COOLER:
Two (2) engine mounted fuel coolers.

Generators and Inverters

Generator driven by diesel powered internal combustion engines.

MANUFACTURER: John Deere 40kW
FUEL TYPE: Diesel.
VOLTAGE RATING: 120/240 AC.
INDICATED HOURS: 2,735 hours recorded July 18, 2024. Reported as 5 years old
LOCATION:
Engine room aft, starboard.

Northern Lights Generator 37kw Port Side Aft
FUEL TYPE: Diesel
VOLTAGE RATING: 120/240 AC
INDICATED HOURS: 1,292 Hours since new recorded July 18, 2024
LOCATION: Engine room, aft port

FLUID LEVELS:
Coolant normal. Oil normal.
COOLING SYSTEM:
Freshwater and raw water wet exhaust type. Wet Exhaust System replaced 2019
FUEL SUPPLY:
Fuel System: Engine mounted mechanical pump.
FUEL FILTER:
Remote Racor filter/water separator and engine mount spin on/off type.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM:
Engine mounted mechanical oil pump with spin on/off type filter.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: Appeared serviceable.

Hull, Deck and Superstructure

HULL CONSTRUCTION

MATERIAL: Aluminum

EXTERIOR HULL: Polished Aluminum

BULKHEADS:
Athwartships reinforcement enhanced by aluminum bulkheads. 

STRINGERS:
Hull stiffness provided by aluminum longitudinal stringers.
 
TRANSOM:
Aluminum transom. V launch and landing berth for rescue tender.
 
BILGE:
Bilge area provides the area for most boat systems and tankage.
 
CHAIN LOCKER (DRAINAGE):
The chain locker is forward and accessible through an access in the foredeck is to the bilge.
 
LIMBER HOLES:
Limber holes are of adequate size and clear 

DECK CONSTRUCTION
TYPE:

Welded Aluminum
MATERIAL: Aluminum

COCKPIT:
Bi‐Level Cruising type cockpit.
The chain locker drainage

DECK FITTINGS

STANCHIONS:
Welded aluminum rail system have peeling paint from a galvanic reaction to stainless steel fasteners.

BOW PULPIT (BOW RAIL):
Safety chain. Three (3) rubber bumpers.
 
TOE RAILS:
Aluminum toe rails. 

VENTILATION:
Provided by hatches topsides.

SCUPPERS:
Cockpit has scuppers.
 
WINDLASS/GIPSY:
Two (2) Lewmar windlasses

HAWSE PIPES:
Integrated into anchor windlass.

HATCHES:
Deck hatches. 

CLEATS:
Aluminum cleats. 

SUPERSTRUCTURE

MATERIAL: Aluminum
JOINERY STRESS: None Sighted.

BRIDGE DECK

MATERIAL: Aluminum
TYPE:
Bridge provides helm station and crew seating area.
COCKPIT:
Bi‐Level Cruising type cockpit.
BRIDGE DECK SEATS:three (3) pedestal arm chairs

WINDSHIELD:

Wraparound glass windshield with three (3) wiper blades.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES:
Four (4) work lights. 

DINGHY/TENDERS:
Two (2) rescue tenders. See separate descriptions*

SIDEC POWER BOW THRUSTERS: 24v SP220 / SE250

THRU‐HULL FITTINGS:
The thru‐hull fittings as well as all sighted underwater fittings are bonded where sighted
 
SHAFTS AND SHAFT LOGS:
The propeller shaft logs appeared to be bonded.

RUDDER SHAFTS AND SHAFT LOGS:
Rudder shafts and rudder shaft logs
 
SEA STRAINERS:
All sea strainers appeared to be bonded.

PUMPS AND MOTOR HOUSINGS:
All pumps and housings appeared to be bonded

ENGINES AND GENERATORS:
Appeared to be bonded and grounded.

FUEL, WATER AND WASTE TANKS
BILGE PUMPS:
Six (6) Rule bilge pumps with Rule‐A‐Matic float switches.

STEERING

TYPE: Hydraulic.

MANUFACTURER: Fastram

NUMBER OF STATIONS: One (1).

LINES AND FITTINGS:

Reinforced flexible hose, with metallic fittings. Appeared servic

ACTUATOR CYLINDER

MOUNTING:

RUDDER STOCK:

Stainless steel rudder post stock. Isolated by plastic sleeves.

RUDDER POSITION INDICATOR:

Two (2) Fastram analog rudder indicators.

UPPER RUDDER BEARING SUPPORT

BONDING SYSTEM

The port and starboard rudder packing glandsMAIN BONDING CONDUCTOR:
The bonding system is well established where sighted. A separate bonding system was performed and I did use a corrosion meter to establish the level of protection. 750 mah.

GROUND TACKLE

Two (2) Fortress FX-125 spare anchors are not rigged and ready. One (1) Danforth main anchor.

Rope and chain.

Braided marine grade nylon.

Chain is high tensile stainless steel 1/2".

Water Systems

FRESH WATER SYSTEM: (POTABLE WATER)
STORAGE TANKS: Four (4) Tanks 150 US Gal each for total of  600 US Gal
MATERIAL: Plastic.

PUMPS:
Headhunter Mach 5 demand diaphragm type water pump.

FILTERS:
In line at pump.

HOSES AND CLAMPS: Appeared serviceable.

OTHER:
GE Smart filter. Appeared serviceable.

FRESH WATER SYSTEM (HOT WATER SYSTEM)
TYPE:

Hot water Heaters 20 US Gal each
110 electric. Marine grade.

MANUFACTURER: Seaward
CAPACITY:


PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE:
Copper pressure relief valve built into tank.

SANITATION (BLACK WATER)
MANUFACTURER:
Sealand Technologies.

MANUAL OR ELECTRIC TYPE: Manual Vacuflush type.

NUMBER OF HEADS:
Three (3) heads on vessel.

SANITATION
M.S.D TYPE USCG SYSTEM:
Certification Type: MSD U.S.C.G. Type II and certification Type: MSD U.S.C.G. Type III. (Holding tank)
HOLDING TANK: Plastic tank.

OTHER:
Dometic waste tank level gauge.

SANITATION (GREY WATER)
BASINS, SHOWERS, HOSES AND CLAMPS:
The shower drains to a gray water tank for overboard discharge. The basins on this vessel drain overboard.

PUMPS:
Rule 800 GPH remote diaphragm sump pump float switch

NUMBER OF TANKS: One (1).
DISCHARGE:
Overboard thru‐hull fitting.

Safety Equipment

SAFETY EQUIPMENT (UNITED STATES COAST GUARD)

NUMBER AND TYPE OF PFD'S:
Twelve (12) Type I‐U.S.C.G. approved. Appeared serviceable. Two (2) Inflatable Type V‐U.S.C.G. approved. 

NUMBER OF THROWABLE PFD'S:
One (1) Type IV‐U.S.C.G. approved throwable device. Ring type.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:
Three (3) dry chemical portable fire extinguishers.

VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS:
Flares were 12 gauge day/night visual distress signals and hand held flares.

SOUND DEVICES: Horn

POWER EXHAUST BLOWERS

NAVIGATION LIGHTS:
All navigation lights were operable.

 

AUXILIARY SAFETY EQUIPMENT

LIFE RAFT:
Oceanmaster 8 person life raft. Inspection tag is current. Survitegroup 8 person life raft. Inspection tag is current.
BILGE WATER ALARM AND SAFETY SWITCHES: Bilge Watch unit. 
FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM (HALON TYPE):
Halon 1301 automatic fire suppression system. Inspection tag is current.
SEARCH LIGHT: Searchlight forward and remote control at helm.

 

 ONBOARD TENDER

2017 19' Zodiac MilPro 600SRMN Console, Classic Aluminum 

STEERING SYSTEM, HYDRAULIC 

NAV LIGHT,PORT,RED LENS HELLA 

NAV LIGHT,STBD,GREEN LENS HELLA 

BRACKET PAIR, HELLA 160 NAV LT. 

HELLA DURALIGHT LED-BLUE 

GARMIN • ECHOMAP CHIRP 54CV

BATTERY POWER lNDICATOR 

FUEL GAUGE DISPLAY 

12V AUTOMOTIVE PLUG 

GARMIN VHF 200 

ANCHOR LIGHT· MOUNTED ON TRANSOM 

ANCHOR LIGHT/POLE AND MAST BASE, 

PERKO PLUG IN SEATING & FUEL TANK BOLSTER, with storage

FUEL SYSTEM W/24 USG PLASTIC TANK. support & straps

BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SINGLE BATTERY SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEM W/ 6 SWITCHES

ENGINE

YAMAHA 115 HP 20" FOUR STROKE

ALUMINUM TRAILER

TRAILER, ALUMINUM WITH SPARE TIRE AND ALUMINUM WHEELS

OPTIONS

D25 RINGS, LIFELINES

 

 

Recent Major Services

September - November 2023 Out of Water Service 

Complete Bottom & Hull Inspection

Bottom Service including Sanding, Prep and Two (2) coats of Sea Voyage Ablative Anti-Fouling Paint

New Dripless Shaft Seals installed

All Zincs Renewed

New Cutlass Bearings installed

Four Blade Nibral Props and Stainless Steel Shafts serviced and Prop Speed Coating applied

 

Service Interval 2021

Transmissions removed and rebuilt

Twin 24 Volt Bow Thrusters and Controls Installed

Fwd Dometic Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner installed new

Marine Exhaust Systems Wet Exhaust Systems installed Port and Starboard 3/21 

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.