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Custom Passenger Ferry · 1983
US$750,000
Year
1983
Length
36.88 m
Engine hours
2,500 h
Specifications
Dimensions
- Length
- 36.88 m (121 ft)
- Beam
- 8.36 m
- Draft
- 1.96 m
Construction
- Type
- Motorboat
- Builder / brand
- Custom
- Model
- Passenger Ferry
- Year
- 1983
- Hull material
- Steel
- Condition
- Used
Documents & other
- Flag
- Mexico
- Area
- Other area
- Home port
- Puerto Vallarta
Description
Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · Flag: Mexico
Playa del Carmen Passenger Ferry - 108' Steel Powerhouse
A Legendary Vessel Built for Speed, Safety, and Capacity
Step aboard a true icon of coastal ferry service! This 121-foot OVERALL steel passenger ferry, designed by the renowned DeJong St Lebet, Inc. and built by St. Augustine Trawlers in Florida, was purpose-built in 1983 to deliver fast, reliable service between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Refurbished in 1999, she is ready for her next adventure, whether it is high-capacity passenger runs, cruise ship transfers, or special coastal operations.
Vessel Highlights
- Year Built: 1983 (Refurbished 1999)
- Builder: St. Augustine Trawlers, St. Augustine, FL, USA
- Designer: DeJong St Lebet, Inc., Jacksonville, FL
- Material: Steel
- Location: St. Augustine, FL, USA
- Registration Port: Mazatlan, Mexico
- Registration Number: 2503262621-5
- Numeral: X.C.P.Z
Dimensions & Capacities
- Length: 121' (36.88 m)
- Beam: 27.56' (8.40 m)
- Depth: 11' (3.35 m)
- Draft (Full Load): 6.5' (1.83 m)
- Freeboard: 4.277 m
- GRT: 245.8 | NRT: 213.2
- Deadweight: 66.36 | Displacement: 42.86
- Passenger Capacity: 600 (original design), currently certified for 250
- Ramp Height: 7.21' (2.2 m) | Upper Ramp Height: 15.09' (4.6 m)
Power & Performance
- Main Engines: 3 x Detroit Diesel 12V92TA (Model 8123-7400)
- Total Power: 1800 HP (600 HP each @ 1800 RPM)
- Speed: 14-15.7 knots
- Reduction Gears: Twin Disc MG518 & MGN 80 (4.06 & 3.52:1)
- Generator Sets: 2 x GM 3-71N with LIMA 30kW generators
- Bow Thruster: Schottel Model S-51, powered by GM 3-71N
- Shafts: 4 inch Aquamet 18 | Propellers: 48 inch 4-blade Columbian Bronze
Safety & Equipment
- Rigid Life Rafts: 30
- Self-Inflating Rafts: 25 (10-person each)
- Air Supply Fans: Hartzell Model MDA-28 DL
- Engine Controls: Kobelt
- Capstan: New England Trawler Equipment Co. 5-HP vertical electric
Certifications & Status
- Type of Navigation: Coastal Personal
- Permits: To be renewed
- Route Permit: Las Islas Marias (valid for 250 pax)
- IGS Certificate
- Mexican Flag Registration Certificate
- Current Maritime Safety Certificate
- Hull Insurance
- Civil Liability Insurance for 250 passengers
- Updated Stability Book
- Latest Dry Dock Entry: November 2025
Special Features
- Designed for safe, efficient transfer of passengers from cruise ships at anchor, even in challenging sea conditions
- High maneuverability and robust hull construction for maximum safety
- Built by one of Florida's most prolific and respected shipyards, St. Augustine Trawlers, now St. Augustine Marine
This is more than a ferry. It is a floating legacy, ready to serve or be repurposed for your next big vision.
Want to see her in person or need more details? Reach out today and take command of this legendary vessel!
Features
PASSENGER CAPACITY 600 - CURRENTLY RATED FOR 250
TRIPLE 12/92 TA DETROIT
LEGENDY BUILDER
BUILT IN U.S.A
ESTABLISHED VESSEL
Engines
Engine 1: Detroit 12V92, 600.00 HP, Diesel, 2500.00 hours
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Boat for sale through Engel & Völkers Yachting. Original listing: https://evyachtsales.com/yacht-details/?vessel=2852746
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Original description
Ubicación: Puerto Vallarta, México · Bandera: México Playa del Carmen Passenger Ferry - 108' Steel Powerhouse A Legendary Vessel Built for Speed, Safety, and Capacity Step aboard a true icon of coastal ferry service! This 121-foot OVERALL steel passenger ferry, designed by the renowned DeJong St Lebet, Inc. and built by St. Augustine Trawlers in Florida, was purpose-built in 1983 to deliver fast, reliable service between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Refurbished in 1999, she is ready for her next adventure, whether it is high-capacity passenger runs, cruise ship transfers, or special coastal operations. Vessel Highlights - Year Built: 1983 (Refurbished 1999) - Builder: St. Augustine Trawlers, St. Augustine, FL, USA - Designer: DeJong St Lebet, Inc., Jacksonville, FL - Material: Steel - Location: St. Augustine, FL, USA - Registration Port: Mazatlan, Mexico - Registration Number: 2503262621-5 - Numeral: X.C.P.Z Dimensions & Capacities - Length: 121' (36.88 m) - Beam: 27.56' (8.40 m) - Depth: 11' (3.35 m) - Draft (Full Load): 6.5' (1.83 m) - Freeboard: 4.277 m - GRT: 245.8 | NRT: 213.2 - Deadweight: 66.36 | Displacement: 42.86 - Passenger Capacity: 600 (original design), currently certified for 250 - Ramp Height: 7.21' (2.2 m) | Upper Ramp Height: 15.09' (4.6 m) Power & Performance - Main Engines: 3 x Detroit Diesel 12V92TA (Model 8123-7400) - Total Power: 1800 HP (600 HP each @ 1800 RPM) - Speed: 14-15.7 knots - Reduction Gears: Twin Disc MG518 & MGN 80 (4.06 & 3.52:1) - Generator Sets: 2 x GM 3-71N with LIMA 30kW generators - Bow Thruster: Schottel Model S-51, powered by GM 3-71N - Shafts: 4 inch Aquamet 18 | Propellers: 48 inch 4-blade Columbian Bronze Safety & Equipment - Rigid Life Rafts: 30 - Self-Inflating Rafts: 25 (10-person each) - Air Supply Fans: Hartzell Model MDA-28 DL - Engine Controls: Kobelt - Capstan: New England Trawler Equipment Co. 5-HP vertical electric Certifications & Status - Type of Navigation: Coastal Personal - Permits: To be renewed - Route Permit: Las Islas Marias (valid for 250 pax) - IGS Certificate - Mexican Flag Registration Certificate - Current Maritime Safety Certificate - Hull Insurance - Civil Liability Insurance for 250 passengers - Updated Stability Book - Latest Dry Dock Entry: November 2025 Special Features - Designed for safe, efficient transfer of passengers from cruise ships at anchor, even in challenging sea conditions - High maneuverability and robust hull construction for maximum safety - Built by one of Florida's most prolific and respected shipyards, St. Augustine Trawlers, now St. Augustine Marine This is more than a ferry. It is a floating legacy, ready to serve or be repurposed for your next big vision. Want to see her in person or need more details? Reach out today and take command of this legendary vessel! Features PASSENGER CAPACITY 600 - CURRENTLY RATED FOR 250 TRIPLE 12/92 TA DETROIT LEGENDY BUILDER BUILT IN U.S.A ESTABLISHED VESSEL Engines Engine 1: Detroit 12V92, 600.00 HP, Diesel, 2500.00 hours … Barco en venta a través de Engel & Völkers Yachting. Ficha original: https://evyachtsales.com/yacht-details/?vessel=2852746Engine & propulsion
- Engine
- 3x Detroit 12V92 600 HP
- Engine hours
- 2,500 h
- Fuel
- Diesel
Estimate your monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
USD 5,829
Deposit: USD 225,000
Amount financed: USD 525,000
Total repaid (10 years): USD 699,429
Indicative calculation only. Not a financing offer; actual terms depend on each lender.
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