Tug boats for sale

What are tug boats?

Tug boats are medium-sized, trailerable vessels generally used for endeavors such as a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Ranging from 21 feet to 86 feet, these vessels usually average 31 feet. Several boat builders construct these vessels, using hull types such as semi-displacement, displacement, planing, modified vee and deep vee. Boat Trader currently has 152 tug boats for sale, including 31 new vessels and 121 used boats, listed by both individual owners and professional dealerships across the country.

What are the best tug boats?

Currently, some of the best-known designers of tug boats include Ranger Tugs, Nordic Tug, American Tug, Jeanneau and Cutwater. Tug boats models are designed with inboard, outboard and outboard-4S propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas and other fuel systems. The top two tug boats brands on Boat Trader over the previous 30 days were American Tug, Nordic Tug, Ranger, Ranger Tugs and Sundowner Tug.

How much do tug boats cost?

Tug boats for sale on Boat Trader are available at a swath of prices from a reasonable $23,998 on the moderate end all the way up to $1,209,937 for the most extravagant boats. Models with more power can handle motors up to a massive 1,475 horsepower, while more economic utility models may have as low as 0 horsepower engines on them (although the average engine size is 265 HP).

Why are tug boats popular?

Tug boats are popular for their moderate draft and generally wider beam, features that make these boats a favorite for a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Tug boats are also popular boats for coastal, inshore and offshore boating.Tug boats can usually hold an average of 8 people but can carry at most 10. Also, with 152 tug boats now listed for sale and 19 boats added within the last 30 days, Boat Trader is confident you’ll find the boat you are looking for.