Tugboat 15.83 Cito
Vision Doeve Brokers
This characterful former steam tug was repowered over the years with a two-cylinder Deutz diesel engine, replacing the original steam engine. The vessel is in a good state of maintenance and underwent an extensive, professionally executed interior refit in 2006. This resulted in an attractive, traditional nautical interior, carefully preserving the tug's authentic character. From the wheelhouse, a companionway leads down to the forward deckhouse, which accommodates the galley and a comfortable seating area. Further forward is a separate bathroom fitted with a toilet and shower. Aft, beneath the wheelhouse, is a cabin with two berths. A second cabin, also fitted with two berths, is located in the aft deckhouse. In addition to the main engine, the engine room houses a low-noise generator, a Kabola- and a Webasto heating system. The vessel benefits from ongoing maintenance. In 2025, the underwater hull was completely stripped by high-pressure water jetting and subsequently treated with a new coating system. In our opinion, this is a well-maintained former steam tug offering her new owner excellent opportunities for many enjoyable voyages. With her authentic appearance and maritime heritage, she is also sure to be a welcome visitor to historic harbours and nautical events.
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General information
| Yard: | Shipyard N.V. de Arnhemsche Stoomsleephelling Mij., NL- Arnhem |
| Rebuilt year: | 2006 interior J.J. Jongenelen |
| Hull shape: | round bottom |
| Hull material: | iron/steel |
| Deck material: | iron/steel |
| Superstructure material: | steel hardwooden top side of the wheelhouse |
| Construction method: | riveted new steel is welded rubbing strake around bulwark around forward deckhouse aft cabin below |
| Steering system: | mechanical wheel |
| Windows: | hardwood window frames hardwood outside doors portholes |
| Displacement (approx.): | 55 metric tons |
| Ballast (approx.): | trim ballast steel concrete blocks |
| Airdraft (approx.): | 3,80 m everything down |
| Owner: | Dutch owner |
| Registration: | Dutch registered B-registered Costs for the change of ownership and / eventually deletion are for purchasers amount. |
| Colour / Paint System: | black hull black bulwark white superstructure brown superstructure 03-2025 underwater ship completely stripped (hydrojet) one component system |
| Certificates: | no certificate requirement |
| Suitable for / as: | inland waterways recreational vessel |
| General information: | The ship is recognized as a Historic Vessel Old age clause applicable. good sailing characteristics |
| Additional information: | Underwatership is mostly double plated. tug tug bitts towing hook bow fender beautiful sheer forepeak with chain locker |
Technical information
| Enginepower: | 125 Hp 92 kW |
| Engine brand: | Deutz |
| Revolutions: | 300 RPM |
| Engine model: | VM145 air started |
| Number of cylinders: | 2 |
| Construction year engine: | 1922 |
| Running hours (approx.): | unknown |
| Fuel: | diesel |
| Fuel tank (approx.): | 2x 1250 litre 1x 200 litre steel tank(s) |
| Cooling system: | closed box cooler |
| Propulsion: | 3 blade propeller greased lubrication of propeller shaft |
| Gearbox: | Brevo mechanical reduction/ratio 1:1 |
| Speed (approx.): | 8 knots top speed |
| Heating: | Kabola E5 central heating on diesel & Webasto hot air heating on diesel |
| Electricity system: | 24 / 230 / 400 Volt 230 Volt shore power connection |
| Batteries: | 1x starter batterie(s) generator 2x 235 Ah domestic batterie(s) |
| Battery charger: | Mastervolt Mass combi inverter/charger 24/2600/60 |
| Genny: | Kohler whisper set diesel 10,6 kVA 230/400 Volt 450 running hours (approx.) |
| Inverter: | Mastervolt Mass combi inverter/charger 24/2600/60 |
| Solar panels: | 1 solar panel Victron MPPT charge controller 75/15 |
| Fresh water tank (approx.): | 1x 1300 litre steel tank(s) cemented tank(s) |
| Water pressure system: | hydrophore pump |
| Hot water system: | Close In boiler/water calorifier (230 Volt) |
| Holding tank (approx.): | not present, enough space to build-in |
| Bilge pump: | submersible pump |
| Gas system: | yes, bottle(s) in bottle box on deck |
| Additional information: | 2x air compressor |
Accommodation
| Interior: | very well maintained see photographs various materials have been used |
| Insulation: | glass wool Rockwool |
| Cabins: | 2 cabins |
| Berth: | Midships: 2x 1-pers (1,95 x 1,00 m) Aft: 2x 1-pers |
| Lay-out plan (not to scale): | see attachment |
| Bathroom: | washbasin with mix tap and hot & cold running water shower in 1 area together with the toilet |
| Toilet / Heads: | electric toilet |
| Galley: | along ships |
| Cooker: | 3-burner hob on gas |
| Fridge / Refrigerator: | Siemens fridge / refrigerator 230 Volt |
| Freezer: | small ice compartment |
| Worktop: | formica worktop |
| Washbasin: | 1 sink |
| Water tap: | hot & cold running water |
| Entertainment: | flatscreen TV |
| Headroom (approx.): | wheelhouse (approx.) 1,91 m salon (approx.) 1,92 m galley (approx.) 1,89 m bathroom / toilet (approx.) 1,94 m cabin (approx) 2,06 m aftcabin (approx.) 1,61 m |
| Additional information: | useful as live-aboard The vessel will be delivered as without the private goods like furniture, clothing, artwork and tools. |
Navigation equipment
| Navigation equipment: | Sailor RT2048 VHF Navman VHF 7200 VHF with DSC Navman depth / echosounder Garmin GPS 72 handheld GPS horn compass search light rudder indicator hygrometer thermometer navigation lights ships bell |
Rigging and sails
| Mast: | lantern mast wood |
| Lowerable: | yes manual |
Equipment
| Anchor equipment: | manual anchor winch with electric motor Klipp anchor anchor chain in hawse-hole |
| Davits: | present |
| Safety: | life buoys fire extinguishers |
| Additional information: | hard wooden skylight aluminium gangway sundeck |
