The MV Prescotont is a stunning piece of maritime history, offering a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind vessel that seamlessly blends history and luxury. Featuring three guest suites, a primary stateroom, two crew quarters, a main and a crew galley, five heads and numerous places for relaxation and comfort spread across four levels.

The MV Prescotont was originally commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Railway and began its service on September 10, 1930. It holds the distinction of being the first diesel-electric vessel built in Canada, completed in just 90 days. From 1930 to 1970, the MV Prescotont served a vital role, ferrying barges loaded with railroad cars between Prescott, Ontario, and Ogdensburg, New York. In 1970, the vessel was reassigned to the Windsor/Detroit Barge Lines, where it operated until 1989.

This historic vessel was completely restored after being purchased in 1994, by its current owner. Every aspect of its internal systems, from the engine and hydraulics to the electrical, plumbing, and communications systems, has been upgraded. Meticulous attention to detail and high-quality finishes are evident throughout the vessel, as showcased throughout the photos, videos and the virtual tour.

October 2021 Survey available upon request. 

Described from the top down:

WHEELHOUSE (TOP) LEVEL

   HELM

  -  Interior helm with 360 degree windows with removable sun shades 

  -  Navigation table

  -  Double glass door leads to exterior sky deck

  -  Computer 

  -  Compass

  -  Furuno GPS 

  -  Furuno Radar 

  -  Depth sounder 

  -  Speed over ground indicator

  -  Shaft Tachometer 

  -  Rudder angle indicator 

  -  2x Uniden VHF units 

  -  Auto Nav MS100 motor control and alarm systems 

  -  DC master panel 

  -  Two bow anchors

  EXTERIOR SKY DECK

  -   Large open deck with safety railings all around 

  -   Access ladder to exterior deck one level down 

SECOND LEVEL DOWN

   WALK IN STORAGE 

  -  Directly under wheelhouse

  -  Houses safety equipment, batteries, chargers, cushions, etc.

  LOUNGE 

  -  Bright living space with couch and two lounge chairs 

  -  Large chart table 

  -  Large sliding glass door to outdoor deck

   OUTDOOR DINING DECK 

  -  BBQ 

  -  Tender boat storage on starboard side 

  -  Hydraulic crane on port side for tender 

  -  Life raft 

  -  Center Funnel 

 MAIN FLOOR 

   ENTRANCE AND DINING ROOM 

  -  Large front closet 

  -  Dining room table with 6 chairs 

  -  Twin built in storage cupboards

   LIVING ROOM / AFT SALON 

  -  Cantilevered skylight 

  -  Ample seating area with full couch and 3 lounge chairs 

  -  Chaise lounge 

  -  Mini corner bar 

  -  Computer desk / work station 

  GALLEY

  -  Large stainless steel countertops for food preparation

  -  Ample storage space 

  -  Dishwasher 

  -  Full sized fridge and freezer 

  -  Double stainless steel sink 

  -  Oven with four burner stove top 

  -  Access to side decks 

  FORWARD “WHITE” ROOM

  -  Under counter wine fridge 

  -  Access to crew quarters 

  -  Couch and twin lounge chairs 

  -  Bar seating at window to galley with four wooden high top chairs

  -  Storage closet with access panels 

   HEAD 

  -  Toilet 

  -  Sink with vanity 

  -  Overhead skylight

   UTILITY ROOM / MUD ROOM / PANTRY 

  -  Aft of salon

  -  Full size fridge and freezer 

  -  Hanging locker space 

  -  Sink 

  -  Multiple 

DOWNSTAIRS

   MAIN STATEROOM 

  -  Queen sized bed with walks around space

  -  Walk in cedar lined closet 

  -  En suite head with toilet, shower and vanity with sink and ample storage 

  -  Safe

   VIP STATEROOM 

  -  Double bed

  -  En suite head with toilet, enclosed shower and vanity with sink

  -  Cedar lined closet

   SECOND VIP STATEROOM

  -  Double bed 

  -  En  suite head with toilet, enclosed shower and pedestal sink 

  -  Wooden bench

  -  Cedar lined closet

   TWIN STATEROOM

  -  Twin single beds

  -  Hanging cedar lined closet 

  -  Access to water filtration system 

  -  Across the hall from head with toilet, enclosed shower and glass bowl sink 

  -  Large storage space just outside stateroom 

   AFT UTILITY ROOM 

  -  Electrical panel 

  -  Hanging storage locker

  -  Shelving units for storage 

   ENGINE ROOM

  -  Large engine room with Cleveland 8V-278A (originally developed for US military) with ~1,800 hours, 600 HP, closed cooling 

  -  All main equipment has monitoring panels and gauges 

  -  Centrifuge for oil change 

  -  Falk 3.5:1 Reduction Gearbox. Remote and local operation.

  -  2 x 300 series Quincy compressors 300psi. (5 and 10hp)

  -  2 x 300 psi Air receivers.

  -  Sharples lube oil purifier.

  -  2 x Ingersoll Rand 150psi control air compressors. (one large and one smaller standby unit)

  - 1 x 150psi air receiver

  -  Main electric driven Hydraulic pump

  -  Electric driven Fire/Bilge/Washdown pump.

  -  Domestic Potable / Sanitary pump and pressure tank.

  -  Domestic heating boiler.

  - 1 x Perkins 60KW Keel Cooled Genset. (Fernstrum Cooler)

  - 1 x Isuzu 40KW Keel Cooled Genset. . (Fernstrum Cooler)

  -  Hydraulic operated Bow-Thruster.

  -  Propeller shaft is fitted with replaceable liners and bronze bearings. 

   GENERATOR ROOM

  - 1 x Perkins 60KW Keel Cooled Genset. (Fernstrum Cooler)

  - 1 x Isuzu 40KW Keel Cooled Genset. . (Fernstrum Cooler)

   WORKSHOP  

  -  Workbenches

*** guest and crew quarters able to be completely separated **

  PORT SIDE LAUNDRY

  -  Washer and dryer 

  -  Inverter (not currently hooked up)

  STARBORD SIDE UTILITY / PAINT ROOM 

  -  Work benches 

  -  Built in shelving units

   CREW QUARTERS 

  -  Private port side crew quarter with under bed storage and closet 

  -  Private starboard side crew quarter with hanging locker 

   CREW MESS AND GALLEY

  -  Deep stainless steel sink 

  -  New mini fridge 

  -  Ample storage space 

  -  Stairs to access lounge above

   CREW HEAD 

  -  Shared head with toilet, enclosed shower and compact sink 

  BASEMENT (BELOW CREW MESS) 

  -  Hidden stairway below flooring 

  -  Spare lines storage 

  -  Access to bow thruster

  -  Forward separate enclosed storage, used as paint locker 

Built: 1930
LOA: 110.16 ft
Beam: 28.33 ft
Max Draft: 12 ft
Location: Midland 

Make: MV Prescotont - custom

Model : Tug

Fuel Type: Diesel

Beam: 27 ft 

Min Draft: 10 ft 6 in

Max Draft: 12 ft

Length: 110 ft

Engine: Cleveland 8V 278A 

Engine hours: ~1,800

Hull Material: Steel