1970 Yates River Towboat (MV Davenport) (SOLD)

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AEP SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

 

1970 Yates River Towboat (MV Davenport)

 

Manufacturer: Yates

Model: Towboat

Serial Number: 535882

Year Built/Rebuilt: 1970/2007

Size: 100 GRT/57.1’ LGTH/21.1’ Breadth/6.5 Depth

Engine: CAT C-18

HP: 920

 

Description: The M/V “Dave Davenport” was found to be an all steel, welded twin screw, diesel

powered, triple deck, river type towboat built in 1970 by Yates Marine

Construction in South Charleston, West Virginia and later re-furbished in 2007 at

Superior Marine, Inc. near South Point, Ohio. It was powered by Caterpillar C-18,

electronically controlled and operated diesel engines, which developed a total of

920 horsepower through Twin Disc, MG 516, reverse/reduction gears with ratios of

5.05:1 Approximate hull dimensions were 60’x 20’x 6.5’.

 

Additional Info: Please see general condition report and hull soundings. Both are attached.

 

PHOTOS: PLEASE INQUIRE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS. WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE MANY PICTURES OF THIS UNIT

 

Quantity: 1 Lot 

 

Location:  This vehicle is located in Ronaoke, VA

 

Condition: Used, Fair

Last used: July 2019

Working condition: Yes

 

Description: No known concerns

 

Known Concerns: See Description for concerns.  (Listed concerns are what have been observed by the business unit selling the vehicle and have not been validated by an auto mechanic.  Areas not listed as known concerns or None do not imply any warranty as to life or condition and only imply that a concern was not noticed by the previous user.  Vehicle is being sold AS IS WHERE IS in its existing condition.) 

 

Conditions for sale of AEP Surplus Vehicles:

 

~ All vehicles are sold AS IS WHERE IS.  No warranty given or implied.

~ Inspections of auction items are not available at this time, since AEP facilities are currently not open to visitors.

~ Test driving of the vehicle will not be permitted.

~ Buyer will be required to sign a Bill of Sale and a statement that sales taxes will be paid in the state the vehicle is titled.

~ After payment clears, a title will be sent to the buyer and pick up can be arranged.

~ Buyer must present a copy of the pickup release at the time of pickup.

~ Buyer shall have appropriate hauling equipment for the item(s) being picked up.

~ Buyer is responsible for positioning  and securing  the item(s) on the transport vehicle.

~ Buyer will be responsible for obtaining temporary tags for removing the vehicle from the site or haul the vehicle on a licensed transport. 

~ AEP branding decals will be removed prior to the sale.