1999 Custom 47

$99,900

Used

Boat in Tavernier, FL 33070 US

builtBuilt in 1999
Year the boat was built
model

47

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (Cummings, Cummings)

Engine type and count
length

47 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Aluminum

Hull material
Length Overall
47ft
Beam
14ft
Max Draft
3ft
Cruising Speed
14kn
Max Speed
20kn
Fresh Water Tanks
100gal
Fuel Tanks
500gal
Holding Tanks
25gal
Hull Material
aluminum
Hull Shape
planing
Engine 1
Engine Make
Cummings
Engine Model
5.9 BTA6
Total Power
370hp
Engine Hours
200
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1999
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Cummings
Engine Model
5.9 BTA6
Total Power
370hp
Engine Hours
2800
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1999
Drive Type
direct
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Summary
Tuff Baby" is the name of a powerboat reviewed in Passagemaker magazine, specifically an aluminum cruiser built by Anderson Boat Works. The magazine Passagemaker also defines a "true passagemaker" as a motorboat capable of making an open ocean passage, such as crossing the Atlantic.
Description


Year built: 1999

Architect : John Simpson, British Columbia

Builder: Anderson Boat Works, South Haven, MI

Engine model: Cummins 5.9 BTA6 370 HP (X 2)

Engine hours: Starboard 150 / Port 2900?

Generator size : 5.5 KW Next Gen 

Holdings size. Fuel, fresh water, black water Fuel: 500/ Fresh H2O 100 / Black 25 with Macerator and diverter

Electronics : Garmin

Auto pilot; Garmin

Epirb : 2025 ACR 

Extra gear included. IE, life jackets, bull horn, flares: 6 Life Jacets/ SOLAS Flares/ Fire extinguishers/ extra anchor and rode


  • Purpose-Driven Design: Sought a shallow draft, low-maintenance, and indestructible vessel for year-round cruising and exploration.
  • Aluminum hull for strength and low maintenance; Baltek cored interior for weight savings and durability.
  • Designed for island exploration, snorkeling, fishing, and cultural discovery off the beaten path
  • 40-foot unpainted aluminum hull ensures strength and minimal upkeep.
  • Shallow 3-foot draft achieved via twin stern tunnels and a protective center keel.
  • Heavy-duty Freeman Marine doors, windows, and ports for durability.
  • Unique "chiffon yellow" Awlgrip finish selected for the topsides.


  • Spacious master stateroom and large head designed for two-person comfort.
  • Open saloon layout maximizes living space; lower helm omitted for more room.
  • Interior crafted with Baltek core (half the weight, twice the strength of plywood).
  • Painted poplar overheads and varnished oak tongue-and-groove flooring add warmth.
  • Simple, functional design supports extended cruising with occasional guests.


Hull Material: Aluminum

Length: 40 feet

Draft: 3 feet

Propellers: Twin 24-inch

Cruising Speed: 14 knots

Intended Destinations: Bahamas, Costa Rica, Panama, Europe



Generators
Generator 1
Make
Next Gen
Model
5.5
KW
5.5
RPM
2800
Hours
10
Detail
Next Gen, 5.5, 5.5 KW, 10 hours

Price History

DateEventPrice
1/24/26Price decreased$99,900(-23.1%)
9/11/25Initial price$129,900

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