Proudly Made in Canada
Our Iron John Workboat is 100% Canadian-made. When you choose Kehoe, you're not only investing in reliable marine infrastructure—you’re backing Canadian craftsmanship and innovation.
“THE IRON JOHN STORY”
The Contractor-Built Workboat
Iron John was not designed in a boardroom. It was built by the same marine contractors who operate it daily. When aluminum boats failed to handle the workload, we built something stronger.
This is a 10-gauge steel, double-hull work platform that can be pushed into the water, landed directly on granite shorelines, and driven through debris, ice, and rough conditions without compromise.
It is, quite simply, a tank on the water. Stable. Predictable. Built for real work.
Overall Length: 17’8” Hull
19’9” Including Motor Guard
Beam: 6’11”
Weight: 2,350 lbs Unrigged
Material: 10 Gauge Steel
Hull Construction: Sealed Steel Double Hull
Deck Dimensions: 7’1” Wide × 18’4” Long
Horsepower: Yamaha 60HP Outboard Included
Engine: Yamaha T60
Flotation: Fail-Safe Design, Sealed steel double haul - Virtually unsinkable
Finish: Zinc-Rich Primer with Epoxy Top Coat
Corrosion Protection: Sacrificial Anodes
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Specifications
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​​​​​​Built for the Jobs Others Can’t Handle
Indestructible Build:
Heavy-duty 10-gauge steel construction designed to survive daily impact and shoreline contact.
Reinforced Push Points:
Engineered for barge positioning and confident pushing under load.
Fail-Safe Stability:
Sealed steel double hull delivers enhanced flotation and predictable handling.
Shallow Water Performance:
Self-bailing design operates in debris, ice, rough water, and remote environments.
Contractor-Proven:
Trusted on active job sites across Canada for more than two decades.
Real-World Durability:
Designed to land on granite, withstand abrasion, and outlast aluminum alternatives.
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Who Iron John Is Built For
When access is limited and failure is not an option, Iron John performs.
Barge handling and positioning
Remote island construction projects
Equipment and material transport
Shoreline and dock installation
Heavy civil marine operations
Worksite support vessels
Shallow-water and rough-condition operations
Contractor fleet expansion
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