TS620 - Bonnie R | Commercial Trawler with Major Upgrades Completed | Recommissioning Opportunity
Commercial Fishing Vessel for Sale - Queensland
Bonnie R presents an excellent opportunity for commercial fishing operators seeking a vessel with substantial upgrade work already completed but requiring further recommissioning before returning to service.
Significant investment has been made into key onboard systems, refrigeration infrastructure, and structural repairs, creating a solid foundation for an owner looking to complete the remaining works and bring the vessel back into operation.
Recent upgrades include extensive improvements to the freezer room, with new insulation, upgraded FDC units and brand-new compressors installed to support efficient catch storage and product quality management. These improvements represent a major expense already undertaken and provide a strong platform for future commercial operations.
Structural works have also been completed, including repairs and replacement of both port and starboard midship hull sections. The hull has been fully sandblasted and repainted, improving both presentation and long-term durability. New gallows have been installed, and AMSA inspections were conducted throughout the upgrade process.
While these major works have been completed, **Bonnie R is not currently in survey and is not ready for immediate commercial fishing operations**. The vessel will require additional work, inspections and recommissioning before returning to service. Buyers should undertake their own assessment regarding suitability and remaining requirements.
For operators looking to acquire a commercial trawler with significant capital improvements already completed, Bonnie R offers an opportunity to avoid much of the costly structural and refrigeration work often associated with older fishing vessels.
Key Features
Commercial trawler with substantial refurbishment works completed
Freezer room upgraded with new insulation and FDC units
Brand-new refrigeration compressors installed
Port and starboard midship hull repairs completed
Hull sandblasted and repainted
New gallows installed
AMSA inspections undertaken during upgrade works
Further recommissioning required before commercial operation
Strong potential for commercial fishing operators seeking a project vessel
A Queensland PCFL and T1 licence may also be available by separate negotiation, providing an opportunity to secure both vessel and access rights within a single transaction.
Contact Queensland Fishing Brokerage today for further information or to arrange an inspection.
David Leotta
Queensland Fishing Brokerage
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Region
Queensland
Location
Sunshine Coast Area
Reference
TS620
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
2000 approximate
Hull
Steel
Designer
Ron Clubb
Length
60' 0" - 18.30m
Beam
5.6m
Draft
2.4m
Displacement
85grt approximately
Deck Material
Steel
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine
3408TA
Number Engines
1
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
15,000 approximately
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive : ZF 6:1 gearbox through 125mm shaft to 60" 4 blade in fixed nozzle
Genset
4 cylinder TA Isuzu coupled to 72kva
Fuel
26,000lt in 6 side tanks and 1 bottom tank
Water
7,000lt
Berths
4 in focsle, 2 in galley and double bed in skippers cabin
Refrigeration
Domestic fridge/freezer
Stove
4 plate benchtop stove and oven
Hotwater System
Yes electric
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Yes with macerator
Air Conditioning
Yes split system
Ground Tackle
Hydraulic anchor winch to 250m x 28mm sliver rope, 110m x 16mm galvinised chain, 180lb plough, 100lb S/S Mooloolaba plough and reef pick
Safety Gear
As required
Life Raft
6 person
Epirb
As required
Life Jackets
As required
Flares
As required
Fire Protection
As required
Electronics
HF- Icom Model ICM710AUS
VHF- Icom Model. IC M4025 + ICM302
VMS- Polestar
Radar- Furuno Model GaAs
Pilot- Saura Model 3100AT
Sounder- Furuno Model. FCV292
Plotter- TMQ Model Cplot & monitor
GPS- Furuno Model GP32
Survey Details
ASMA 3B Certificate of Operation and 3B Certificate of Survey, Also has a 2B Certificate of Survey that would need to be reinstated