Fuel
Diesel
Interior Color
White
Description
Business Opportunity! USCG Inspected! 44 Passengers and 2 Crew! Navy Tender!
1985 Willard 40 Water Taxi / Tour Boat
Start a new business or add to your fleet. This 1985 Willard is certified to take up to 44 passengers plus 2 crew members.
This Willard is currently used as a dolphin sightseeing tour boat. The bow has an observation area with a ladder. This vessel has an active COI and just passed the USCG inspection in February 2026.
The boat was hauled in 2024, the bottom was painted and a new wrap was put on it. The wrap is removable if wanted.
She is powered by a Detroit Diesel 6-71 that is easily accessible for services.
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
Condition:
This Willard is currently in use as a Dolphin tour boat. The COI is current til Dec. 14, 2026. The US Coast Guard Inspection was completed in February 2026. The boat was hauled, painted, and rewrapped in the summer of 2024.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6miDzxh3ws
1985 Willard 40 Water Taxi / Tour Boat
Start a new business or add to your fleet. This 1985 Willard is certified to take up to 44 passengers plus 2 crew members.
This Willard is currently used as a dolphin sightseeing tour boat. The bow has an observation area with a ladder. This vessel has an active COI and just passed the USCG inspection in February 2026.
The boat was hauled in 2024, the bottom was painted and a new wrap was put on it. The wrap is removable if wanted.
She is powered by a Detroit Diesel 6-71 that is easily accessible for services.
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
Condition:
This Willard is currently in use as a Dolphin tour boat. The COI is current til Dec. 14, 2026. The US Coast Guard Inspection was completed in February 2026. The boat was hauled, painted, and rewrapped in the summer of 2024.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6miDzxh3ws
Additional Features
Non-Smoking
Pet-Free
Boat Type: Modified Vee
Hulls: 1
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Designer: US Navy
Engines: 1
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive: Direct Drive
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6-71
Horsepower: 235
Min Draft: 4.4 ft
Saltwater Use
Construction Features: Bottom Paint Antifouling, Vinyl Boat Wrap
Deck Gear: Bell, Bench Seat, Bow Ladder, Bow Pulpit, Captain's Chair, Cleats - Fixed, Cockpit Seating, Compartment Storage, Hard Top, Non-skid Deck, Sea Cocks, Steering Wheel, Transom - Closed
Electrical Systems: Battery Switch, Oil Pressure Gauge, Tachometer, Volt Meter, Water Temp Gauge
Mechanical Systems: Bilge Pump, Closed Water Cooling Sys., Rudder, Throttle/shift: Mech
Navigational Equipment: Compass, Navigation Lights, VHF
Safety Equipment: Gas/fume Detector
Pet-Free
Boat Type: Modified Vee
Hulls: 1
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Designer: US Navy
Engines: 1
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive: Direct Drive
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6-71
Horsepower: 235
Min Draft: 4.4 ft
Saltwater Use
Construction Features: Bottom Paint Antifouling, Vinyl Boat Wrap
Deck Gear: Bell, Bench Seat, Bow Ladder, Bow Pulpit, Captain's Chair, Cleats - Fixed, Cockpit Seating, Compartment Storage, Hard Top, Non-skid Deck, Sea Cocks, Steering Wheel, Transom - Closed
Electrical Systems: Battery Switch, Oil Pressure Gauge, Tachometer, Volt Meter, Water Temp Gauge
Mechanical Systems: Bilge Pump, Closed Water Cooling Sys., Rudder, Throttle/shift: Mech
Navigational Equipment: Compass, Navigation Lights, VHF
Safety Equipment: Gas/fume Detector
City
Bradenton
State
Florida
ZIP code
34209
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