Later the boat was rebuilt for the passenger trade. Captain Gib Philbrick and wife Terry took command of the vessel in 1975. The Bowditch accommodates 24 passengers in 11 cabins. Three cabins have double-bed berths plus two single Pullman berths. The vessel has running water, electric lights and full standing headroom.
Heads are below deck and offer running water and flush toilets.
A hot, fresh-water shower is on deck . The vessel has an inboard diesel engine that provides power for docking and tight maneuvering. She is one of about 4,000 Grand Banks fishing vessels constructed. Of that number, only the Roseway and one other survive. In 1941, the Roseway was sold to the Boston Pilots Association, where she served for 32 years.