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
The 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.
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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.
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It is, quite simply, a tank on the water. Stable. Predictable. Built for real work.
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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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What is Iron John Is Built For?
When access is limited and failure is not an option, Iron John performs.
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Barge handling and positioning
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Remote island construction projects
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Equipment and material transport
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Shoreline and dock installation
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Heavy civil marine operations
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Worksite support vessels
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Shallow-water and rough-condition operations
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Contractor fleet expansion
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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
