Sealed Bid
For
Seabrook Fireboat “Ms. Lois”
The Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department ("Seller"), is presenting the following Fire Boat
(“Vessel”) referenced below available for sale.
If you (“Bidder”) are interested in purchasing the Vessel, we invite you to submit a sealed bid offer
under the following terms and conditions:
1. The information provided represents the extent of the information available from Seller. Bidder
understands the Offering Memorandum contains selected information pertaining to the Vessel
and does not purport to contain all of the data a prospective purchaser may desire. Bidder agrees
to conduct their own independent investigation of the Vessel to verify the accuracy and
completeness of any and all information obtained from the Offering Memorandum. Bidder hereby
acknowledges that neither Seller nor any person acting on their behalf, have made any
representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of this
information or their contents, or the suitability of the information contained therein for any
purpose. At any time, this information is subject to, among other things, correction of errors and
omissions, addition or deletion of terms, change of price or terms, withdrawal of Vessel from
market without notice, and prior sale.
This information has been obtained from sources believed reliable. While we do not doubt its
accuracy, we have not verified it and make no guarantee, warranty, or representation about it. It
is your responsibility to confirm independently its accuracy and completeness. You and your
advisors should conduct a careful, independent investigation of the Vessel to determine to your
satisfaction the suitability of the Vessel for your needs.
2. Seller's intent is to obtain the highest value for the Vessel.
3. Bids for this Vessel will be due in our office, at the address below, by no later than 5:00 p.m.,
August 30, 2013.
Address to:
Trey Hafely, President
Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department
1850 Meyer
Seabrook, TX., 77586
Bids for the Vessel shall be submitted on the Sealed Bid Submittal Form attached hereto.
Make additional copies as necessary. Handwritten bids, if legible, are acceptable. Please
complete each blank provided in the bid form. If a particular blank is not applicable, please fill in
"N/A" as a response. Seller reserves the right to select the best bid, or counter any bids, or
remove the Vessel from the market in its sole and absolute discretion. The successful bid may or
may not be the highest bid submitted. The apparent financial ability of the Bidder to pay cash will
be one of the primary factors considered by Seller in its determination of the best bid. Should
Seller elect to counter any bid, Bidder shall have the right to rescind their bid or make a counter
offer. After this period, the successful Bidder(s) will be notified.
4. Closing will take place within thirty (30) days, or sooner as may be agreed upon by the parties,
of the awarding of the Vessel to the successful Bidder(s) subject to preparation and full execution
of contracts & deeds. Seller reserves the right to make changes to these documents subject to (1)
filling in of blank sections, (2) attachment of appropriate exhibits, and (3) any necessary or
desirable changes due to Seller legal counsel or officers.
5. The Vessel is being sold on an as-is, where-is basis with all faults. Neither the Seller nor
anyone with the department make any representations or warranties, express or implied, with
respect to the Vessel, the utilities on the vessel, adequacy or suitability of the Vessel for Bidder's
purposes, or the environmental condition of the Vessel. The Seller hereby disclaims any such
representations or warranties. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to inspect the Vessel prior
to submitting their bid to satisfy itself as to their physical and environmental condition, value, and
extent of needed repairs, if any. Bidder shall waive any claim for allowance, adjustment or
rescission based upon failure of the Vessel to correspond to any expectation or standard. Bidder
will be responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits for the Vessel and will accept
all responsibility, including their closing costs (if any), at time of closing. Title will be conveyed via
special warranty deed and Bidder shall be responsible for all costs, including surveys, related to
the sale of the Vessel.
7. The location of the Vessel for viewing is at Clear Lake Marine Center, 4141 NASA Road 1, El
Lago, TX 77586, Slip A6 (last row)
8. Any questions or comments related to the Vessel or the bid process should be addressed to
the President of the Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department listed above.
SEALED BID SUBMITTAL FORM
Please complete the following form for the Vessel being bid. Fill in all blanks. For those blanks not
applicable to your bid, please write “N/A”. Please sign and date in the blanks provided below.
Bid Submitted By:
________________________________________________________________________
Contact:
Phone:
Address:
Identify below the offer price and any contingencies or other issues pertinent to your bid.
I.
Purchase Offer Terms
Offer Price:
Contingencies/Other:
II.
If Financial Contingency
Please provide detailed information of your financial contingency and your ability to obtain such
financing within the thirty day closing period.
SUBMITTED THIS _____ DAY OF ____________________, 20__:
_______________________________________
Name
_______________________________________
Signed
Offering Memorandum
AGE:
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Bid for contract 1984
Delivered 1985
LOCATION:
Clear Lake Marine Center
4141 NASA Road 1 El Lago, TX 77586
Slip A6 (last row)
GENERAL INFO
 Hull Number
 Year
 Builder
 Length
 Beam
 Draft
 Drive Engines
 Pump Engine
 Pump
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Generator
Radar
RECENT:
 3/11
FIR60001F585
1985
Marine FireFighters Inc, Bellingham Washington
34’
12’
Approx. 28”
(2) Crusader 270 hp, 350 ci
Crusader 270 hp, 350 ci
2000 gpm Aurora single stage, split case, centrifugal
Measured at 3000 gpm at 100 psi
Westerbeke 6.5 Kw, gas
Furuno Model 1730 24nm
Bottom job and zincs replaced
DETAILS
PROPULSION SYSTEM MACHINERY:
 Two, Crusader, 8-cylinder electric starting, fresh water cooled with heat exchanger, 270
hp.
 Each, gasoline engines driving twin screws.
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SHIP’S SERVICE GENERATORS:
 One, Westerbeke, 6.5 KW, 110 volt AC generator,
 electric starting,
 gasoline engine.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
AC Systems:
 110 Volt power supply from ship’s service generator, or dockside shore power with main
switch panel,
 distribution/breaker panel,
 transformers for low voltage circuits,
 switch boxes,
 motor control boxes,
 and plastic covered marine type wiring.
 Watertight marine type exterior fixtures.
 Marine type and industrial type interior fixtures.
DC Systems:
 12-Volt DC power is supplied by lead acid type 12 volt storage batteries, with fourposition marine type battery switches.
 The batteries are not contained in acid-resistant non-conductive boxes and secured from
movement to meet ABYC Standard E-10.7.
 Exterior fixtures are watertight marine types.
FUEL SYSTEM:
 One independent aluminum tank with remote shut-off valve,
 copper and USCG type A-1 hose piping,
 manifold,
 strainers,
 filters,
 flex lines at engines,
 screened vents on tank.
DEWATERING SYSTEMS:
 Three, Rule, electrically powered 1” diameter discharge submersible bilge pumps with
manual and automatic float switches.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 Furnished quarters and passenger cabin with passenger seating for six persons.
 Stretcher facilities for two persons, located in deck house.