American 70' 70 Tug

1954 American Tug built by the Matton Shipyard in NY.

The Ultimate Work and Play !

Carol V is a very special girl. She was completely refit into a private Motoryacht in 2017. Fresh power, generators, electrical, and paint. The owner had visions of cruising her personally.

Currently with only 667 hours on the refit, she is in excellent condition and ready for whats next!

She would make a perfect private vessel, or can easily be put back to work. Fresh paint work just completed spring 2026.

Power

Caterpillar C18

Twin Kohler 20K Generators with 500 hours.

Hydraulics

Air Compressor

Full specs in photos

A rare opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind vessel — this beautifully restored 1954 tugboat has been thoughtfully transformed into a distinctive private motor yacht that blends timeless maritime character with modern cruising comfort.

Originally built with the rugged craftsmanship and seaworthy design tugboats are known for, this vessel now offers the charm of a classic working boat paired with the functionality and livability of a custom yacht. Her striking profile, high bow, wide beam, and commanding pilothouse turn heads in every harbor.

Highlights

Authentic 1954 tugboat hull and heritage
Professionally converted for private yacht use
Spacious walkaround decks and expansive foredeck
Elevated pilothouse with excellent visibility
Distinctive blue-and-white exterior with classic lines
Wide beam provides exceptional stability and interior volume
Ideal for coastal cruising, liveaboard lifestyle, or unique charter potential
Strong steel construction built for durability and confidence underway

The vessel’s exterior maintains her classic commercial tug aesthetic while incorporating yacht-style refinements throughout. The broad side decks, generous railings, and open upper deck spaces create an inviting environment for entertaining, relaxing, or extended cruising adventures.

Inside, the yacht offers the warmth and character only a vintage vessel can provide, with ample opportunity for personalization or further customization to suit her next owner’s vision.

Whether you are searching for a capable cruising yacht, a waterfront liveaboard, or a statement vessel unlike anything else on the market, this converted tug delivers unmatched personality and presence.

Perfect For

Coastal cruising
Harbor hopping and weekend getaways
Liveaboard lifestyle
Boutique charter or hospitality use
Classic vessel enthusiasts and collectors

This is more than a boat — it’s a conversation piece, a floating retreat, and a piece of maritime history ready for its next chapter.

Engines (1)

Make Cat

Model C-18
Fuel diesel
Type Inboard
Total HP715
Total Hours 667
Year 2011

Disclaimer

SYS Yacht Sales offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

SYS Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by LC8 Marine.