Vessel Overview:
The Pisces Star is a robust 15.76m steel trawler (38 HU), actively operating in Queensland waters. This vessel is well-equipped and ready for work, with a proven track record in commercial fishing.
Licensing & Effort Units:
A Queensland primary commercial fishing licence and T1 endorsement are available in addition by negotiation. Effort units are also available for purchase or lease, providing a complete package for serious buyers.
This vessel is fully operational and ideal for anyone looking to expand their fishing capabilities. Contact us for more details or to arrange a viewing.
Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Townsville
Reference
TS590
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1972
Length
51' 8" - 15.76m
Beam
5.04m
Draft
2.25m
Hull Material
Steel
Deck Material
Steel
Engine Make
Scania
Engine
DSI. 14 Rebuilt 2019
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Approximately 6,000 from rebuild
Propulsion
TD 516 5:1 through 4" S/S shaft new in 2017 with 48" x 52" 4 blade in nozzle
Genset
Isuzu 4BBI with 42kva Stamford and Isuzu 3LE1 with 22kva Stamford
Fuel
15,500 in 4 wing tanks + 150lt hydraulic oil
Water
4,500lt in 2 tanks
Berths
4 in focsle + daybed in wheelhouse
Galley
Dinette seats 4
Refrigeration
2 door fridge/freezer 280lt
Freezer
Deck Box: 40 x 10kg cartons Snap Freezer: 50 x 5kg Freezer Room: 1,000 x 5kg Total Tonnage: 5,650kg
Stove
4 burner + oven + microwave
Hotwater System
50lt
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Yes 24v mascerator
Air Conditioning
Split system
Ground Tackle
Mooring Equipment:
Anchor Winch: hydraulic over bow manual control at bow
Anchors: 2x 45kg plough & 25kg Mooloolaba plough
Rope: 250 meters 22mm nylon
Chain: 120 meters 13mm gal tested
Tow Rope: 125 meters 40 mm braided nylon
Safety Gear
As required
Bilge Pumps
Manual Bilge System: 38mm Jabsco pump off main, 24 volt submersible
Life Raft
Yes
Epirb
As required
Life Jackets
As required
Flares
As required
Fire Protection
Fire Detection Alarm System: Itim, visual & audible
Electrics
Electrical DC: To helm
Electrical AC: engine room mounted switchboard, Electrical report: completed but not supplied
Circuit Breakers: to helm and engine room
Battery Charger System: 12 & 24 volt
Bock 4 sealed unit (installed new in 2021) driving both snap and freezer systems
Alarm Systems:
Main engine: Visual & audible alerts at helm
Auxiliary: Automatic shutdowns
Automatic Bilge Alarm: High-level alarm with visual alert at helm
Deck Pump Systems:
38mm 240V Onga pump
Winching System:
Jaden No;6 side winches, manual wire guides, centre consul operated Powered From: gearbox power take off
Try Gear: 415 volt electric gallow mounted pulling over stern
Lazy Line Winches: twin capstans off centre console
Gallows and A Frame:
150mm round uprights
100mm crossbeams
75mm stainless steel A frame
Booms: 9m double-braced upright with wire top, forward, and back stays
Boards and Sleds: 4 x 7x3 stainless steel louvre boards and sleds
Trawl Wire: 300m of 14mm main wire and bridles
Nets:
4 x 4.5f nets
4 spare nets
Try Gear:
Stainless steel louvre boards
2 x 2f try nets
Stabilizers: Chain and paravane
Net Rack/Awning: Steel over processing area
Additional Equipment: Stainless steel cooker, cool tank, and dip tank