Description

Squid Boat
(Ref No fb276)

Expressions of Interest sought – closing 5:00pm, 1 August 2022. All proposals will be considered.

24.9 x 5 x 1.8
Construction – Fibreglass
Built - Japan
Set up – for squidding or long lining.
Fish rooms – multiple insulated rooms

Niigata diesel motor of approx. 700 hp direct coupled to a Niigata hydraulic gearbox
Yanmar diesel motor direct coupled to a 45 kva generator set plus additional gen set.
Steering – hydraulic power assisted.
Refrigeration compressor
Pumps – 4 for fish rooms and bilge.
Squid jig machines – 8 x Sanmai
Squid Lights
Parachute anchor & associated fittings

Echo sounder – Furuno 2 kwt
Radar – Furuno
GPS / plotter - Furuno
Radios – VHF & 27 meg
Automatic pilot - Saura
Compass
Clock & barometer
Liferaft – 6-man

Galley fixtures & fittings
Epirb
Registration – Australian Registered.

Comment : This is an offering of an operating ex-Japanese squid boat.
Vessel is being offered due to a change in personal circumstances.
It features many machinery and equipment upgrades.
One of the major features is an articulated rudder – giving the vessel great manoeuvrability
Fitted with eight double squid jig machines and the latest lighting technology.
It carries current AMSA survey.

(A Commonwealth squid jig licence can be offered to boat buyer on a lease or outright purchase arrangement)
This boat operates with a Master 5 skipper
An opportunity exists here for a fisherman to enter this fishery at an affordable price.

Expressions of Interest sought – closing 5:00pm, 1 August 2022.

Price: $180,000 + GST

Price reduction from $180K to $160K as of 12 July 2022.
Willing to consider a smaller boat or car or as a trade.

Price: $160,000 + GST