Tom Hayes
Edwards Yacht Sales
1401 First Street
Sarasota, FL, US
Office: 727.449.8222
Mobile: 818.516.5742
TomH@EdwardsYachtSales.com

2005 Trident 40 Passenger Tour Boat
Boat Type: Commercial Boat Address: Palmetto, FL, US Price: $350,000

Overview

Largest Tiki Boat in Florida!

This 2005 Trident 45' Touring Pontoon boat was launched in 2010 and has only had two owners.  River Skipper is USCG approved for 40 passengers and 4 crew members, and she is the largest tiki boat in Florida.  She is powered by twin 2017 Yamaha 115hp 4 stroke engines and only burns 5 gallons per hour while cruising at 9 knots. In addition, the vessel is in turn key condition.  All she needs is a new owner to captain the next generation of tours.

Key Benefits Include:

- 2005 Trident 45' Pontoon Boat originally registered in 2010.
- Great For Private Parties, Pub Crawls, or Day Trip Tours.
- 42" USCG approved pontoons with only 2'6" Draft. 
- USCG approved for 40 passengers and 4 crew members.

- Recent COI July 2025.
- USCG Approved Electrical System July 2025.
- Bottom Paint July 2025.
- Windows Close for Foul Weather.
- Two 2017 Yamaha 115hp 4-stroke engines.
- Low fuel burn of 5 GPH for both engines combined. 
- Custom hydraulic rotating jack to raise or lower engines.        
  Great for shallow water.  
- 2,000 Watt Inverter Aft and 1,000 Watt Inverter Forward  
- Newer Raymarine Auto Pilot with Remote  
- Newer Chart Plotter - Newer custom stereo and speakers.  
- New Upholstery with waterproof backing.

- Bar Setup Aft / Stereo with PA System
- Two Custom Mural Paintings

River Skipper is great for private parties or day trip tours.  If you are looking for a dependable passenger boat in turn key condition, please call, text, or email anytime to get on board.

***Option to Purchase the Riverside Tour Business on the Manatee River in Palmetto, FL.

Specifications

Basic Information

Manufacturer: Trident Vessel Name: River Skipper
Model: 40 Passenger Tour Boat Boat Type: Commercial Boat
Year: 2005 Hull Material: Aluminum
Category: Power Hull Type:
Condition: Used Hull Color:
Location: Palmetto, FL, US Designer:
Available for sale in U.S. waters: Yes Flag of Registry:

Dimensions & Weight

Length: 45 ft - 13.72 meter Draft - max: 2 ft 6 in - 0.76 meter
LOA: 45 ft - 13.72 meter Bridge Clearance: 11 ft - 3.35 meter
Beam: 12 ft 6 in - 3.81 meter Dry Weight: 14000 ft - 4267.2 meter

Engine

Make: Yamaha Engine Type: Outboard
Model: 115 hp Drive Type:
Engine(s): 2 Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Hours: 3000 Horsepower: 115 (Individual), 230 (combined)
Cruise Speed: 10 MPH Max Speed: -
Range: - Joystick Control: No

Tank Capacities

Fuel Tank: 50 gallons - 2 tank(s) Holding Tank: 30 gallons - 1 tank(s)
Fresh Water Tank: 35 gallons - 1 tank(s)    

Accommodations

Total Cabins: - Crew Cabins: -
Total Berths: - Crew Berths: -
Total Sleeps: - Crew Sleeps: -
Total Heads: 1 Crew Heads: -
Captains Cabin: No    

Descriptions

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.



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Tom Hayes
Edwards Yacht Sales
1401 First Street
Sarasota, FL, US
Office: 727.449.8222
Mobile: 818.516.5742
TomH@EdwardsYachtSales.com