1937 Custom Pilot House Ferry 207'
$249,500 USD

Retired Washington State Ferry ideal for conversion to home or floating hotel
207' Custom Pilot House Ferry

his former Washington State Ferry once carried as many as 605 passengers and 55 autos across Puget Sound.

Built in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1937, the 207' ferry Olympic retired from service in 1997.

She is an ideal candidate for high-end camp, hotel, corporate training retreat or exclusive events center. Naval architect's plans are available to expedite conversion.

The vessel currently is in "lay-up" status, but all machinery remains functional, though her U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection has expired. She is a heavily built vessel in need of paint and deferred maintenance.

Powered by a single 8-cylinder Fairbanks Morse diesel, with electricity provided by two generators -- a Cummins 6-cylinder diesel with 80 kilowatt generator and a Fairbanks Morse with 80 kilowatt generator.

Some additional features of this vessel:

• Port and starboard car decks, three lanes wide, with 4' weather wall.

• Passenger deck & lounge with restrooms.

• Snack bar with electric grill, refrigerator/freezer, hot water tank & stainless steel sink and counter.

• Storage rooms, engine room & crews quarters below.

• Top deck with elevated pilot house and officer's staterooms on each end.

• Extensive spare parts.

Ready for inspection in Seattle, Washington. Naval Architect's conversion plans available. Owner will consider joint ventures, and financing is available for qualified operators.

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This 1937 Custom Pilot House Ferry is available for sale or long-term charter, and is ready for inspection in Seattle, Washington.