Allan Barnett Fishing Co 20 Metre Longliner

Built by arguably the best boat building yard in Australia - Allan Barnett Fishing Co. Bridport, Tasmania and designed by Alan Muir.

Sister ship to Kaybeanna, Jordan Kate and Emnicus, this 20 metre range is infamous for being the most capable class of vessel fishing Australian waters, having the fish holding capacity and sea-keeping abilities of some 30 metre vessels.

F. V Yellow Fin was built under Bureau Veritas survey and delivered new to New Caledonia in 2001 as a tuna longliner, creating itself a formidable reputation as the top catching boat throughout the pacific.

Steel hull construction with aluminium wheelhouse and shelter-deck.

The vessel was purchased from the same original owner in 2023 and made its return voyage to Australia where it underwent a 6 month re-fit and 3B survey.

Fish and bait holds as follows:

3 x 10 cubic metre RSW brine tanks which have been fully sandblasted and painted with new, galvanised refrigeration coils.

1 x 45 cubic metre main fish hold which was designed and insulated to have the option to use as a -18 degrees celsius freezer or 1 degree celsius chiller.

1x 10 cubic metre blast freezer.

2 x 3 cubic metre bait freezers aft.

1 tonne/day salt water ice maker 12 months old.

Main engine and gearbox installed new in 2016. Yanmar 6HY-WET 500hp & Twin Disc 516 MGX 5:1 reverse reduction with twin disc electronic controllers.

2 x 60kva Zenith Isuzu 4 cylinder turbo Gensets, both installed new in the last 2 years.

Hydraulics for fishing gear, deck equipment, and steering is powered by electric-hydraulic power packs which have been installed new in the last 2 years.

Fully automated 500kg rated boom controlled by pendant.

Articulated rudder giving exceptional steering on a dime.

Updated modern electronics in the bridge and fully air conditioned throughout.

Accommodation for 6 with two SOLAS life rafts permitting offshore fishing operations.

Economical cruise speed of 8.5 knots with an overall fuel burn average of 25-30 litres an hour.

Will be equipped with a complete tuna longline system which includes an 80km Costa longline reel, line setter and 1500 hooks + hook boxes.

Vessel would be suitable for lobster, scallop, shark, squid and trap fisheries.

Vessel will be available approximately October 2027. Pricing includes a pre-sale dry docking which will include fresh anti-foul paint, anodes, above waterline spot-blast and paint and up to date survey, turn-key ready to go fishing.