C/V ENTERPRISE — 54’ USCG-Inspected Aluminum Charter / Research Vessel
Asking Price: $349,000
Year: 1983
Builder: Swiftships Boat Builders (Morgan City, Louisiana)
Location: Oregon Coast
Delivery Available — inquire for details
Listed by: Colton Mork Yacht Broker
Overview
The C/V Enterprise is a proven, heavy-built aluminum commercial vessel offering exceptional versatility for charter fishing, sightseeing, research, and offshore support operations. Originally designed for Gulf of Mexico oil industry crew transport, her hull form, structure, and systems translate exceptionally well to demanding West Coast service.
This is a purpose-built commercial platform, not a converted pleasure craft—featuring commercial machinery, large passenger capacity, USCG inspection, and a layout designed for safety, durability, and operational efficiency.
Hull & Construction
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Welded aluminum semi-planing hull
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Heavy commercial framing and plating throughout
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Raked bow, hard chine, rounded stern
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Aluminum main deck and superstructure
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Four watertight bulkheads
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USCG-approved excursion safety railings with port, starboard, and stern boarding gates
Dimensions
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Length Overall: 54.2’
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Beam: 17’
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Draft: Approx. 6’
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Depth: 6.5’
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Gross Tons: 62
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Net Tons: 50
Navigated Waters: Pacific Coast & Inland Waters
Deck & Exterior
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Electric windlass with commercial ground tackle
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Aluminum crab davit with 12-crab block (starboard)
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Wide working decks with excellent flow
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Forward seating/storage locker
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Aft seating with storage below
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Multiple watertight deck hatches for machinery and lazarette access
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Stern boarding access
Pilothouse & Navigation
The elevated aluminum pilothouse provides commanding visibility and a true commercial helm arrangement.
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Centerline helm with full engine instrumentation
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Dual-station hydraulic steering
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Port and starboard weathertight deck doors
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Chart table and navigation workstation
Electronics
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Garmin 8612 XSV radar / chartplotter / sounder
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(2) Garmin 1243 radar / chartplotter / sounder units
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Standard Horizon Matrix GX2000 DSC VHF
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Garmin 215 DSC VHF with AIS
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Standard Horizon loud hailer
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Sea 222 SSB radio
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Furuno SSB radio
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PC with TimeZero charting software
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Wagner steering compass
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Navigation lighting
Interior LayoutForward / Below Deck
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Watertight collision bulkhead
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Foc’sle berthing for up to five
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Centerline stair access to main cabin
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Dedicated storage and systems compartments
Main Cabin
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Multiple dinette and seating areas for passengers
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Galley with full appliances
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Enclosed head
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Tool room / utility space
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Excellent ventilation and headroom
Lazarette
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Steering gear
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Air storage tanks
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Compressor
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Battery systems
Galley & Comfort
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Stainless steel sink
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Microwave ovens
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Chest freezer
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Full-size refrigerator/freezer
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Cabin heat and air conditioning
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Spray-foam insulation for noise and thermal control
Machinery & SystemsMain Propulsion
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Twin Detroit Diesel 12V-71TI engines
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550 HP each @ 1,800 RPM
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Heat-exchanged cooling
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Air start
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Twin Disc 5114 SC transmissions (2.04:1)
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Commercial shafting, bronze propellers, and stainless rudders
Auxiliary Power
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Northern Lights 30 kW generator
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PTO-driven hydraulic pump
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Multiple electric and mechanical bilge pumps
Tanks
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Fuel: ~750 gallons (aluminum)
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Fresh Water: ~400 gallons
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Sewage Waste: ~400 gallons
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Hydraulic Oil: ~18 gallons
Electrical
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120/240 VAC ship’s power
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Shore power with isolation transformer
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Emergency pilothouse battery backup
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Commercial marine wiring throughout
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New Blue Sea AC/DC electrical panels
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LED exterior lighting
Safety & Certification
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USCG-inspected passenger vessel
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SOLAS-rated inflatable life raft
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ACR Category I EPIRB
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Engine room CO₂ fire suppression
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Fire extinguishers throughout
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Survival suits, PFDs, MOB equipment
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Emergency alarms and monitoring systems
Operational Versatility
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Charter fishing
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Sightseeing & excursion service
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Research and survey operations
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Offshore support
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Crew and personnel transport
Summary
The C/V Enterprise represents a rare opportunity to acquire a true commercial aluminum vessel with size, capacity, and certification at a compelling price point. Her proven design, robust Detroit power, modern electronics suite, and flexible interior layout make her well-suited for a wide range of West Coast maritime operations.
Delivery available.
Showings by appointment only.
