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Military Search & Rescue Boat w/ Trailer - One Back
$25.00 USD
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$2,500.00 USD
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Elkton, Maryland, USARemoval & Shipping:
Buyer Must Arrange. See details.
Description
| Manufacturer | ARC / Zodiac |
| Model | Search & Rescue |
| Year of Manufacture | 1990 |
| Serial Number | AQR18011F090 |
| Condition | Used/See Description |
| Odometer/Hours | (Unknown) |
| Title Restriction | Clean Title |
| Lot Number | 30350-2 |
1990 Ames Research Center special military build called "One Back". This 16ft boat with a fiberglass center and Zodiac tubes was built as a Search & Rescue for the US military with "horse" style seating, and a 70 hp Evinrude engine. This boat comes with a Pacific 16-1500 trailer - SN:40R1KKS13NAK04714. The engine has not been started or repair. The Zodiac tubes valves have been replaced and they hold air. The tubes of the boat are in used but good shape. The tubes are thick material with no flaking. The trailer is in good condition and is functional. The trailer has a spare tire also. This items was purchased from the US govt and has title/registration. The trailer has a title from the US Govt.
This boat and trailer are being sold in "As Is" condition with the cost of removal on the purchaser.
Seller added the following information on March 03, 2026 03:09 AM ET
Update on Boat from Past Boat Sale. The tubes are not Zodiac manufactured and have a inner/outer sleeve. The tubes leak hold air for about 2 hours. The trailer's lights do not work and one tire did not hold air for long periods.
Seller added the following information on March 12, 2026 06:33 AM ET
Update on Hull Number for this sale is AQR18014A292
Q & A
Why is "Zodiac" used in the listing if its a Ames Research Center boat? Is there any documentation from the manufacturer or the govt agency it was acquired from that references it? Maybe a partnership? Do you have the original SF97 or other related SF form when it was purchased from the govt agency so records can be requested? 11/22/2025 11:31:09 AM
Yes, I have all the original documentation that can go with this sale. The boat is a custom US govt built with a standard "zodiac" rubber tubes on the outside with the custom fiberglass center/middle hull. She is a solid built boat. I called the original boat maker but the company is out of business and the original designers only spoke to me in person with nothing written/documented in an email. Maybe someone can have better luck. 11/25/2025 09:30:08 AM
Thank you for including a status on the boat & trailers title. Is the trailer road worthy? 11/22/2025 11:32:56 AM
Yes. I have only driven the 10 - 15 miles but they seem to be in decent shape. I did fix the tires. 11/25/2025 09:30:54 AM
Thank you for including a status on the boat & trailers title. Is the trailer road worthy? 11/22/2025 11:34:17 AM
Yes. I have only driven the 10 - 15 miles but they seem to be in decent shape. I did fix the tires. 11/25/2025 09:31:00 AM
How old are the tubes? 01/28/2026 03:09:06 AM
Based on my research, the tubes were redone in 2010 when the boats were sold to Texas. 01/28/2026 07:34:32 AM
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March 11, 2026 10:52 PM UTC
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