Introducing "Holdfast" - Australia's Largest High-Speed Lobster Fishing Vessel!
Are you in the market for a true commercial powerhouse? "Holdfast" is a highly specified 26m aluminium high-speed lobster fishing weapon, designed by the renowned Southerly Designs and built by Dongara Marine. This vessel is a legend in the industry, offering unmatched capacity, stability and performance for serious offshore commercial fishing operations. "Holdfast" was designed and engineered with the commercial operator in mind. The extension of the wheelhouse aft provides enhanced protection for the crew while accessing the pot hauler, tipper, and main cray tanks. This notorious vessel boasts capacity for up to 208 baskets or 7.2 tonnes of live lobster, impressive range of up to 600 nautical miles with a fuel capacity of 8,000L - Every aspect of this vessel is designed for optimal safety and unmatched productivity at sea. This vessel boasts a well-equipped galley with ample amenities and there is no shortage of overnight accommodation for extended voyages offshore, sporting an impressive 11 berths across 2 cabins!
KEY FEATURES:
- Twin Screw Yanmar 6AYM-WGT, 980HP main engines
- ZF 2000 Gearboxes
- 2 x Yanmar Gensets, 16kva each
- Thrusters: Side thrust bow thruster
- Comprehensive electronics package
- Lobster Capacity: Holds up to 208 baskets or 7.2 tonnes of live lobster.
- Fuel Capacity & Range: Impressive 8,000L fuel capacity allowing for a range of up to 600 nautical miles
- Deck Space: Spacious and well thoughtout design to conduct smooth and efficient commercial operations
- Top-Notch Navigation Electronics: Equipped with a comprehensive range of the latest navigation systems
- Well-equipped galley with a range of amenities
- Air-Conditioning throughout
- 720L Water capacity and desalinator
& Plenty More!
With all the features and capabilities required for serious lobster fishing, "Holdfast" is your the ultimate commercial fishing weapon!
Check out the video by Dongara Marine in the photo gallery to see this weapon in action!
Get in touch with the team for further details on this highly specified vessel and to arrange an inspection onboard:
Matt Lovelady:
Oceaneer Marine Office:
Luke Morgan:
Tom Lovelady:
Region
Western Australia
Vessel Location
Geraldton Region Oceaneer Marine Brokers - Dongara
Reference
SN 1946
Usage
Off-shore Fishing, Charter, Commercial
Launch Year
2018
Designer
Southerly Designs, Australia
Builder
Dongara Marine
Length
85' 4" - 26.00m
Beam
6.77m
Draft
1.85m
Displacement
80t (loaded) 47t (light)
Hull Material
Aluminium
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Twin Screw Yanmar 6AYM-WGT
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
980HP
Engine Hours
3,650 from new
Fuel Consumption
120LPH @ 1,800 RPM
Max Speed
22 knots
Cruise Speed
18 knots
Propulsion
Twin VEEM propellers
Thrusters
Side & Bow Thruster
Genset
2 x Yanmar, 16kva each
Fuel
8,000L
Water
720L
Accommodation
2 x Cabins with 11 Berths
Cabins
2
Berths
11
Galley
Well equipped galley with 4 burner stove top, microwave, 2 refrigerators and large dinette