Description

STEEL FISHING BOAT
(Ref No fb740)

Multi purpose vessel
Dimensions
16.3m x 5.3m x 2m
Construction – steel
Built – 1987
Builder – Portland Ocean Steel, Victoria
Ownership – 2nd owner
Designer – Chris Williams
Purpose – originally built for lobster/shark & cruising with aft accommodation & ketch rig.
Today – utilised for lobster & crab potting

Machinery
Main – Cummins 300hp (9000 hrs since new in 2015)
8 kts @ 1700 rpm ; 9 knots @ 2000 rpm
Twin Disc gearbox
Aux. – Isuzu /15kva
Shaft – 3" S/S (high grade). Lasyt survey 2020.
Steering – hydraulic
Line hauler – hydraulic

Electronics
Radar, echo sounder, automatic pilot, GPS – all Furuno.
Radios – VHF, SSB, Marine CB.
Deck lights – 24 & 240 volt
Tankage
Fuel – 6000 litres (multiple tanks)
Water – 2 x 500 litres
Wet well – 1000 kg
Iceroom – insulated (previously refrigerated, but no longer on vessel)

Accommodation – 4 bunks, shower, toilet, el hot water (100 lit),
4-burner stove/oven, microwave, sink, tv, floorcoverings
Deck gear – anchor winch (hydraulic), 50m x 2 inch chain,
Mast, boom and swing out stabilizers – all stainless steel.
Survey & safety equipment
Liferaft – 4 man (leased)
Handrails, mast & boom, paravanes – all stainless steel
Other – 2 x wing / rolling chocks
Slipping – Last October 20 2022 (zincs replaced & antifouled)
Survey – AMSA 3B – current

Comment: Well maintained family multi-purpose vessel.
Insulated iceroom measuring approx.2.5m x 4m x 2.5m (25m3) has scope for freezer & snap / alternative accommodation or storage hold.
Vessel originally designed to carry a ketch rig – for commercial fishing & coastal cruising.

Price - $235,000 + GST (firm)