A truly Classic Canadian Yacht that started it's life as a tug on Lake Superior. She originally worked towing large log rafts from the north eastern end of the lake, down to Marks Bay near Sault Ste, Marie, and then later to Thunder Bay. In 1974, the ABITIBI was sold to Gulf of Georgia Towing Company of Vancouver, BC. After several years of being inactive, ABITIBI was converted, by her current owners, into the passenger/event charter vessel she is today. 

ABITIBI is owned and operated by VancouverCruises.com Charters Ltd. They also operate the M.V. Queen of Diamonds, a remarkable and modern 135' Dining/Event Passenger Charter Vessel currently certified for 400 passengers and crew. Queen of Diamonds is also for sale, asking price $1,800,000.00 CAD.VancouverCruises.com Charters Ltd. have enjoyed providing over 40 years of charter boat and cruise event experiences to individuals, companies and organizations. Now you have an opportunity to acquire the operation, or the individual vessels, to introduce Vancouver to your visions of how to enjoy this beautiful and diverse city from the water.  

Deck Arrangements

Upper Deck / Bridge Deck

Wheelhouse 

• is accessed from the Main Deck forward or aft from the open deck area.

Lounge Bar and Washroom 

• topside bar aft of the Wheelhouse
• single head and tub

Passenger Space

• Topside passenger deck, aft of the Wheelhouse structure, is an open deck area with liferafts, boat and davit, original skylights, exhaust stack and engine room intakes

Main Deck

Internal Lounge

• Forward section w/Bar forward on center
• Lounge area aft of bar with dining tables and seated areas
• Access is via a single staircase aft and two forward exits

Below Decks

• Men's washroom facility w/ 1 head and three urinals
• Women's washroom with four heads
• Storage area w/coolers
• Fully outfitted Main Galley
• Food prep area w/commercial dishwasher, fridge and countertops

Life Rafts, Rescue Vessel and Safety Equipment

• (3) 75 Man SOLAS -Class Inflatable Life Rafts in cradle and launching arrangement with Hydrostatic release Port side
• (2) 75 Man SOLAS -Class Inflatable Life Rafts in cradle and launching arrangement with Hydrostatic release Starboard side
• (1) 20 Man SOLAS-Class Inflatable Life Raft in cradle and launching arrangement with Hydrostatic release Starboard side
• (1) Emergency Boat
• 424 Adult Life Jackets, with a whistle
• 45 Children's Life Jackets, with a whistle
• All required Canadian Coast Guard Equipment

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.