1985 Custom 40 Aluminum Barge (BVI)

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$149,000 (USD) Duty Paid Virgin Islands (British) (BVI)

M/Y Sea Truck is a Virgin Islands (British) based 1985 Custom 40 Aluminum Barge For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

$131k PRICE REDUCTION! Now asking ONLY $149k! Owner wants it SOLD!

Introducing ‘Sea Truck’, a commercial-grade aluminum barge that was originally built for the military in 1985 and fully customized in 2024. She is ready to make money running goods from island to island. She has been fully imported to the BVI with duty paid and is U.S. Coast Guard documented under the 15 gross ton mark, which allows her to legally carry cargo between the U.S. and the BVI without the additional requirements of a U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessel.

She offers significant cargo capacity and features designed for efficient transport and storage of goods.

The seller imported this vessel into the BVI intending for a business partner to run it as a cargo service between the USVI and BVI, but plans have changed. He is hoping to find her a good home with someone willing to put her to work transporting goods. This vessel is turnkey and ready to earn income.

Contact us today to make an appointment to come aboard or to submit an offer.

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Specifications

NameM/Y Sea Truck
MakeCustom
Model40 Aluminum Barge
Year1985
TypeMonohull Powerboat
BuilderCustom
ConstructionAluminum

Dimensions

Loa42ft / 12.80m
Lwl40ft / 12.19m
Beam12ft 0in / 3.66m
HeadroomJust over 4 ft

Tankage

Fuel Tanks416.4 liters

Performance

Engines2 x 200.00 Yamaha Z200TXR 2006
Engine Hours1025.00 / 1025.00
GeneratorKubota 12 kW Model V1505
Gen Hours97
Displacement16000

Inventory

Vessel Summary

  • Name Sea Truck
  • Commercial grade aluminum barge
  • Originally built 1985 for military use
  • Fully customized 2024
  • USCG documented under 15 gross tons
  • Rated capacity approximately 10 tons
  • Below deck storage approximately 1000 ft³ accommodates 12 full size pallets
  • Headroom just over 4 ft
  • Duty paid import to BVI May 2025
  • Price reduced by $131000 Asking $149000
  • Turn key and ready for cargo operations

Accommodation

  • Enclosed wheelhouse 6 x 9 with climate control mini fridge and microwave
  • Removable refrigerated cooler box 4 x 6 x 8

Aft Compartment

  • Length 6 ft
  • Width 7 ft 11 in
  • Height 5 ft
  • (2) Maxzone Auto bilge pumps 1100 GPH Model A02-111001

Middle Compartment

  • Length 9 ft from front to generator
  • Overall length 13 ft 6 in
  • Width 7 ft 11 in
  • Cargo height 4 ft 4 in
  • Additional 5 ft x 7 ft 11 in cargo space if generator is relocated
  • (4) Maxzone Auto bilge pumps 1100 GPH Model A02-111001

Forward Middle Compartment

  • Refrigerated and insulated
  • Cargo dimensions length 5 ft 3 in width 7 ft 11 in height 5 ft

Forward Compartment

  • (2) Approx 4 ft x 4 ft x 3 ft storage areas port and starboard for lines and fenders
  • Center locker for anchor chain and rode

Interior Comforts and Amenities

  • Air conditioning in wheelhouse
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge

Electronics and Navigation

  • 10 inch Garmin chartplotter
  • Airmar P79S smart depth transducer
  • Icom VHF
  • Navigation lights
  • Horn
  • Deck flood light
  • (2) Rocker switch panels with battery display and USB port
  • (8) Man Auto switches for Maxzone Auto 1100 GPH bilge pumps

Electrical Systems

  • (2) Engine batteries
  • House battery 12V 101Ah Everstart Marine
  • Generator start battery
  • 12 kW Kubota generator 97 hours as of 7 2025
  • Victron Blue Smart 30 Amp 12V charger with Bluetooth
  • Single solar panel on the roof

Deck and Hull Equipment

  • (4) Collapsible pallet sized storage bins
  • Pallet sized tote bin with lid
  • Removable refrigerated box dimensions 4 ft x 6 ft x 8 ft
  • Model 80 crane with Braden BG6 planetary winch mounted for stationary flat surface use and powered by electric hydraulic power unit

Crane Details

  • Morgan Model 80 crane
  • Rated capacity 55,000 ft lbs
  • 5,500 lbs at 10 ft
  • 3,700 lbs at 15 ft
  • 2,700 lbs at 20 ft
  • 2,250 lbs at 23 ft 6 in
  • 400 degree rotation
  • Weight 2,500 lbs
  • Hydraulic winch 5,000 lb planetary BG6 including cable and load hook
  • 6 function hydraulic control valve loose for remote mount hydraulic system requirements 10 GPM at 3625 PSI
  • Hose end fittings on crane BSPP flat face European

Safety Equipment

  • 4 person life raft
  • Life ring
  • Fire extinguisher
  • (8) 1100 GPH bilge pumps with integrated float switches

Mechanical Equipment

  • Port engine Yamaha HPDI 200 HP Model LZ200TXR S N 1005254 1025 hours as of 7 2025
  • Starboard engine Yamaha HPDI 200 HP Model Z200XTR S N 1029571 1025 hours as of 7 2025
  • Generator Kubota 12 kW Model V1505 S N 1NG6502 97 hours as of 7 2025
  • Hydraulic crane with Braden BG6 planetary winch

Tankage

  • Gas tank 110 gal (2 x 55 gal tanks connected)
  • Generator diesel tank 30 gal

Owners Comments and Boat History

  • Vessel originally military barge used to move cargo and raft together to make bridges
  • Fully retrofitted and customized in Louisiana in 2024 for cargo operations
  • Shipped to BVI and full import paid May 2025
  • Intended for cargo runs between USVI and BVI with documentation allowing carriage without USCG inspected vessel requirements

Disclaimer

  • Details offered in good faith but accuracy and condition not guaranteed
  • Buyer should instruct agents or surveyors to validate details
  • Vessel offered subject to prior sale price change or withdrawal without notice

Listing Information

  • Listing MLS by Yachtr.com

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Chesnee Cogswell

By Chesnee Cogswell

Chesnee Cogswell was born on Tortola, BVI and raised on the water sailing throughout the Caribbean with his family as well as in Cocoa Beach, Florida where he caught the fishing bug. He has lived aboard many boats over his lifetime and has been involved in extensive refit projects of varying scope and complexity. Now back living full time in the BVI for over a decade, Chesnee is raising a family of his own.

He joined the team in 2018 as BVI Yacht Sales re-expanded its sales force following Hurricane Irma in 2017. Before joining the company, Chesnee was a very active charter captain for numerous charter operators in the BVI, giving him firsthand experience sailing a wide range of charter yachts across many makes and models. His experience also extends into the sportfishing world, having participated in numerous sportfishing tournaments as well as private and charter fishing programs over the years. These experiences have given him a strong advantage in the powerboat market.

Since joining BVI Yacht Sales, Chesnee has fully committed himself to his role, and his results reflect that dedication. He has consistently outperformed other brokerages in the Caribbean as an individual broker and, in 2025, acted as buyer's broker on the largest sale in BVI Yacht Sales history to date. His hard work and long-term commitment have placed him among the top-performing yacht brokers in the Caribbean year after year. This track record, combined with his leadership and experience, earned him the role of Yacht Sales Director, where he now shares his knowledge and helps guide the team in serving clients and selling more boats!

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