43' 11" x 12' 8" x 5' 6" Lafco
Hull # 1163
7/28/70

Lafco Welded Aluminum Crewboat
Name: Gillette
Official Number: 1187053



• 8v71 Turbo Detroit Diesel Engines (twin) N70 injectors.
• Twin Disc 509 2:1Gears.
• Hours showing on meters: Port engine 3828.64, Stb engine 747 (replaced engine).
• Shafts 2.25" x 118".
• Props three blade 30" x 32".
• Hydraulic steering.
• 15 Passenger Seating.
• Government Owned since born!!
• 3 Cylinder 4 KW Cummins/Onan Diesel Genset (Kubota engine).
• Model 4.0MDKC-3R/1A Serial # D850756520.
• Large Halon fire suppression system.
• Roof top cabin air conditioner.
• Private enclosed stand up head in cabin.
• Bucket type seating, very comfortable.
• Cabin table and storage drawers.
• Front and rear cabin entry doors.
• D-section rub rails all around.
• Lifting eyes forward and aft.

Property of Triple "C" Marine Salvage, Inc.
Presently located in Amelia, LA. (9/5/06)

Starboard engine(8v71T) has been replaced with a 747 houred engine (from new, never overhauled). The hull has been blasted and painted with two coats of epoxy and finished with medium green, (Ameron 5006). It also has new anti-foulant and anodes. Launched 9/7/06, presently in Patterson, LA.. Propellers have been rebuilt. Starboard starter has been rebuilt, alternator tested, new oil and fuel filters. Injectors in Stb engine are new. Hydraulic trim tabs work. Four compartments total. Three automatic bilge pumps. Price SOLD F.O.B. Morgan City, Louisiana

Trucker gives weight as 27,260 pounds. Top speed by GPS of 24.8mph. (9/7/06). No smoke from either engine. Top speed could possibly be improved further with propeller modifications. Draft of about 4'. Fuel capacity of 300 gallons. Fuel tank measures 60" x 36" x 33".

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This photo taken in 1970 when the boat was brand new.