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
Location
Townsville
Reference
TS590
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1972
Hull
Steel
Length
51' 8" - 15.76m
Beam
5.04m
Draft
2.25m
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