This is a unique vessel operating in the Great Lakes from Minnesota. It is a floating convenience store, one of two left in operation. Built in 1939 as a floating convenient store ("bumboat") for the sailors aboard the Great Lakes ships. The vessel has shelving and display cases throughout along with a large beer cooler and all specialty racks. She was rebuilt in 1998 and the main engine was rebuilt in 2000. Her hull was blasted and epoxy/coal tar applied in 1995. The hull is 1/2" plate and will walk through 8" ice like its not even there. The Bumboat is a very well known boat and has been featured in magazine articles and television nearly every year of her career. She's a fine vessel in great shape.
VESSEL IDENTIFIER: FV10
Price: U.S. $ 98.000.00 or Reasonable Offer
DIMENSIONS |
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| Feet | Meters | |
| Length | 65 | 19.8 |
| Breadth | 15 | 4.57 |
| Draft | 7.2 | 2.2 |
| Inside Deck | ||
| PARTICULARS | |
| Flag | US |
| Year Built/Rebuilt | 1939/1998 DD - 2004 |
| Class | Supply |
| GRT | 62 |
| DWT | 42 |
| Location | Near Detroit |
Photos Below are older photos than above of the Bumboat
| POWER | |
| Main Engines | GM 6-71N Diesel |
| Generator | Honda 6.5 KW |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 Gallons |