FV Serenity Fishing Vessel for Sale - 19.8m Timber Carvel (81 Hull Units)
Introducing the FV Serenity, a 19.8m Timber Carvel fishing vessel with 81 Hull Units, currently operating under a 3B Certificate of Operation. This vessel has undergone significant refits and upgrades, making it a reliable, work-ready commercial fishing vessel suited for operators seeking performance and durability.
Major Refits & Upgrades
2019 Refit
Hull stripped back to bare timber (waterline down)
Fully refastened, recaulked, and Sikaflex sealed
Replacement of front sponsons and keel cooling blocks
2021 Refit
New stainless steel side winches (equivalent to large #8), through-bolted to 20mm doubler plates
New stainless steel gallows, A-frame, and stays
New try gear frame and electric try winch
New lazy line winches
New stainless steel console
Complete hydraulic system upgrade, including hoses and boom rams
Recent Maintenance
Freshly slipped - October 2024
Ensuring the vessel is well-maintained and ready for immediate deployment.
Package & Licensing Options
Package Offer Includes:
Primary Licence + T1
Additional Entitlements (by negotiation):
6008 Central Zone TEUs
711 Southern Inshore Zone TEUs
Pricing Options
Vessel only (no licence, includes fishing equipment, winches, etc. ):
$180,000 + GST
Full package with licence and entitlements: Available on request / negotiation
Why Choose FV Serenity?
Proven commercial fishing platform
Extensive recent refits reducing future capital expenditure
Strong timber carvel construction
Flexible purchase options (vessel-only or full package)
Ideal for operators seeking a turnkey or scalable fishing operation
Enquire Today
The FV Serenity presents an outstanding opportunity to secure a well-maintained, upgraded fishing vessel with flexible purchasing options.
Contact Queensland Fishing Brokerage today to discuss pricing, inclusions, and how this vessel can support your fishing operations.
Region
Queensland
Location
Townsville
Reference
TS467
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1980
Hull
Timber
Length
65' - 19.80m
Beam
6.09m
Draft
3.15m
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine
KT19 425hp
Number Engines
1
Propulsion
Twin Disc 516 6:1 (recently rebuilt)
Thrusters
Four Blade Prop in Nozzle 70"
Genset
4cy Perkins 117KWA WEG + 4cy CAT 50KVA Marathon
Fuel
16,000L
Water
5,000L
Berths
5 plus double skippers cabin
Galley
Fully equipped kitchen
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Ground Tackle
CQR 103kg, 16mm short link 150m
Safety Gear
As required
Electronics
HF Radio - Coden 8525S
Radar/Sounder - JRC JMA 3300
Pilot - TMQ AP4
GPS Plotter - JRC Sat Compass + Furuno GP-39
Deck Gear
2500kg deckbox
18T freezer
80ctn snap
Louvre Boards: 4 Fin 7x3'3
Nets:
6 x 5fthm tiger nets
4 x 5fthm banana nets
5 x 6.5fthm 3mm scallop nets
4 x 6.5fthm 4mm scallop nets