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1946 Custom Historic Northern Marine & Engine Co. 1946 Custom Tug Boat in Toronto, ON CA
Historic Northern Marine & Engine Co. 1946 Custom Tug
1 Engine (Detroit)
54 feet
Diesel
Steel
Northern Marine & Engine Company was a respected Canadian builder operating out of Bronte, Ontario, known for robust commercial and working vessels purpose-built for the Great Lakes and inland waterways. Their tugs were engineered for longevity, with heavy steel construction and dependable propulsion that has proven itself over decades of hard service.
The J.G. Fleck, now Iroquois, began life as a logging tug built in 1946 for Booth Lumber Ltd. of Tee Lake, Quebec. At 54 feet on a 14-foot beam, she was built for pulling power and durability. Acquired by a Toronto owner in 1995 and converted toward recreational use, renamed Iroquois in 2000 and returned to service in 2002, she is a rare chance to own a genuine piece of Canadian maritime history.
HISTORIC GREAT LAKES WORKING TUG - TORONTO-BASED - STEEL HULL - GM DIESEL POWER - REFIT WELL UNDERWAY - TRADITIONAL WHEELHOUSE - WOODEN TENDER & DAVIT - RARE NORTHERN MARINE BUILD - PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
This is a boat with the hard work already done. The steel hull, GM diesel power, traditional wheelhouse with its original spoked wheel and brass binnacle, and the character that no modern build can replicate are all here. The conversion is well underway and the vessel is largely there, with a thoughtful refit in progress across the head, forecastle, and accommodation spaces. What remains is the finishing: an opportunity for the right buyer to complete her to their own standard and take the project across the line rather than start from scratch.
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Nominal Length
54ft
Length Overall
53ft
Beam
14.67ft
Hull Material
steel
Engine 1
Engine Make
Detroit
Engine Model
6-71
Total Power
330hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Summary
1946 Historic Northern Marine & Engine Co. 1946 Custom Tug
Specifications
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Dimensions
LOA: 54'
Beam: 14' 7"
Draft: 5' 10"
Tankage
Fuel
Fresh Water
Holding
Engines
Make: General Motors (GM) Diesel
Model: 6-71
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive: Shaft
Fuel: Diesel
HP: 400
Generator
Make: Quicksilver QS-8.0D
KW: 8KW
Electronics
Raymarine RL70C Radar / Chartplotter
Furuno Depth Sounder
Standard Horizon Eclipse+ VHF
Second VHF / Hailer
Brass Binnacle Compass
Twin Searchlights
Engine Gauges (Temp, Oil Pressure, Volts)
Exterior Equipment
Steel Hull
Anchor Windlass w/ Ground Tackle
Wooden Tender w/ Davit
Aft Deck Sun Canopy
Aft Deck Table
Bronze Cowl & Mushroom Vents
Bronze Opening Portholes
Twin Air Horns / Whistles
Life Rings
Brass Deck Hardware
Interior Equipment
Traditional Wooden Ship's Wheel
Helm Seat
Varnished Wood Joinery & Cabinetry
Morse Engine Controls
Marine Head
Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Hot Water Tank
Fire Extinguishers
Brass Fittings & Nautical Decor
Accommodation
Cabins: 2
Berths: 3
Heads: 1
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/26 | Initial price | $172,996 |
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Principal Loan Amount$ 147,047
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Principal Loan Amount$ 147,047
Total Payment$262,914.57
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