Custom Commercial Steel 100 "Moonlight"

100’ Custom Steel Hull Passenger Vessel

Versatile Commercial Platform | Tour, Charter, or Fishing Conversion Opportunity

This 100-foot custom steel hull passenger vessel, originally commissioned in 1985 in classic “party boat” style, presents a unique opportunity for commercial operators seeking a proven and highly adaptable platform.

Currently operating as a successful tour boat in Jersey City, NJ, the vessel retains its fishing configuration with 107 rod holders still in place, allowing for straightforward conversion back to a high-capacity fishing or charter vessel. The layout and certification also lend themselves to a variety of other commercial applications, including events and passenger transport.

Key Features:

• 100’ custom steel hull construction designed for durability and stability


• COI certified for 150 passengers plus 4 crew, valid through July 2029


• Currently certified for 20 nautical miles offshore, upgradeable to 100 nautical miles with safety modifications


• No passenger restrictions on upper deck, offering excellent flexibility for operations


• 107 rod holders remain installed from original fishing configuration

Machinery and Systems:

• Twin Cummins KTA19 main engines with approximately 24,500 hours
  
  
  
  1. Port engine rebuilt December 2017 at 20,177 hours
  
  
  2. Starboard engine rebuilt February 2020 at 21,705 hours
  
  
  
  


• Twin Disc 516 transmissions with Centra coupling (4.5:1 reduction)


• Dual generators, both rebuilt in 2025
  
  
  
  1. Starboard generator: 20,265 hours
  
  
  2. Port generator: 16,226 hours
  
  
  
  


• Fuel capacity of approximately 3,000 gallons

Compliance and Condition:

• USCG Certificate of Inspection current through July 2029


• Most recent inspection completed July 2025 with no deficiencies reported


• Vessel is operational and actively in service

This vessel offers a rare combination of size, certification, and operational flexibility, making it well suited for tour operations, charter fishing, or alternative commercial uses.

Seller is motivated and will consider all reasonable offers.

Highlights:

• 100 Foot Custom Steel Hull ‘Party Boat’ style commissioned in 1985


• Currently in use as a tour boat in Jersey City, NJ but still has 107 rod holders in place.


• Currently certified for 20NM offshore but can be upgraded to 100NM with safety modifications


• Both generators last rebuilt in 2025
  
  
  
  • Starboard currently at 20,265 hours
  
  
  • Port currently at 16,226 hours
  
  
  
  


• Main engines are Cummins KTA19 with twin disc 516 transmissions with Centra coupling (4.5:1 reduction)


• 3,000 Gallons of fuel capacity


• Main Engines have 24,500 hours
  
  
  
  • Port Engine rebuilt in 12/2017 at 20,177 hours
  
  
  • Starboard Engine rebuilt in 2/2020 at 21,705 hours
  
  
  
  


• COI is current and valid until July 2029 (Rated for 150 Passengers + 4 Crew)


• No passenger restrictions on upper deck


• Latest inspection completed in July 2025 with no deficiencies