LV401 - Rio - 9.9m Commercial Fishing Vessel | AMSA 3C Certified Crab & Line Fishing Vessel | Mooloolaba QLD
Looking for a commercial fishing vessel that's ready to work? QFB is offering Rio, a 9.9m fibreglass commercial fishing vessel located at Mooloolaba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Built for commercial crabbing and line fishing, Rio holds a current AMSA 3C Certificate of Operation and is offered for sale at AU $85,000. Enquire with QFB to arrange an inspection or request further information.
Commercial Fishing Vessel for Sale
Rio is a 9.9-metre fibreglass commercial fishing vessel built by Phil Harkness in 1995. Measuring under the 10-metre tender limit, the vessel offers a practical platform for commercial operators seeking a survey-certified vessel suited to crab and line fishing operations in Queensland.
Powered by an Iveco diesel engine rated at 430hp and derated to 400hp, Rio is fitted with a ZF gearbox, 2-inch shaft and 23-inch four-blade propeller. The engine had recorded 2,600 hours as at October 2024. The vessel cruises at approximately 14 knots and has a top speed of around 20 knots.
Commercial Crab & Line Fishing Setup
Rio is fitted with a hydraulic pot hauler and a 12-basket deck box, allowing immediate deployment for commercial crabbing. The vessel is also well suited to commercial line fishing operations, providing flexibility for operators working across multiple fisheries where permitted.
The vessel carries approximately 1,000 litres of fuel and 200 litres of fresh water and includes two berths for overnight trips.
Survey Certification & Electronics
Rio holds a current AMSA 3C Certificate of Operation, providing buyers with a survey-compliant commercial fishing vessel ready for continued operation.
Navigation and communication equipment fitted includes VHF radio, Rockfleet Vessel Monitoring System (VMS), TMQ autopilot and three C-Plot chartplotters.
Location
Rio is located at Mooloolaba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and is available for inspection by appointment.
QFB, trading as Queensland Fishing Brokerage, specialises in commercial fishing symbols, licences, quota, packages and vessels across Queensland and Australia. Enquiries are handled directly through QFB.
Kev Baker
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Region
Queensland
Location
Sunshine Coast Area
Reference
LV401
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1995
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Builder
Phil Harkness
Length
32' 6" - 9.90m
Beam
3.4m
Draft
1.2m
Engine Make
Iveco
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
430hp derated to 400hp
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
2,600 at 10/24
Max Speed
20kts
Cruise Speed
14kts
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive : ZF gearbox through 2" shaft to 23" 4 blade