C-King - 15.07m Commercial Prawn & Scallop Trawler | Fully Licensed, Refitted & Ready to Work
If you're looking for a fully licensed commercial trawler with proven offshore capability and everything in place to start earning immediately, C-King is a rare, complete package. Based in Tin Can Bay, this 15.07m Norman Wright-built timber trawler has been extensively refitted and is fully equipped for prawn and scallop operations.
Purpose-built for commercial performance, C-King combines a solid offshore platform with major mechanical upgrades already completed. The vessel is powered by a rebuilt Cummins NTA855 main engine and Twin Disc gearbox, both completed in 2019, delivering reliability and confidence for long-term operation.
Fishing efficiency is a standout feature, with an innovative 5-rig in-pull winch system allowing effective trawling across both shallow and deeper grounds. The deck is fully set up with five prawn nets, five scallop nets, stainless Kilfoil boards, hydraulic winches, and a complete processing and freezing system including Bitzer compressor, snap freezer, and a 500 box freezer room. Recent upgrades include rebuilt main winches with new drums and guards, along with a flow-coated freezer room in 2025.
With approximately 7,500 litres of fuel capacity, the vessel is well suited to extended offshore trips, maximising time on the water and catch potential. Navigation and fishing systems include JRC radar and sounder, TMQ autopilot, C-Plot, AIS, VHF radio, and Starlink connectivity, ensuring both operational precision and offshore communication.
Onboard accommodation supports extended operations, with four berths, air conditioning, hot water system, shower, and toilet, making it practical for live-aboard commercial fishing.
The vessel is offered with a Queensland PCFL, L3(1), and T1 licences included in the sale, providing immediate access to key fisheries. Additional effort units across all zones are available by negotiation, along with wharf access and maintenance facilities at Tin Can Bay.
This matters because fully licensed, well-equipped commercial trawlers with recent upgrades and complete gear packages are increasingly difficult to secure. C-King eliminates setup time, reduces upfront risk, and allows you to step straight into productive fishing operations.
C-King is a fully refitted 15.07m commercial prawn and scallop trawler with licences included, full deck gear, and offshore capability, offering a turnkey solution for immediate commercial fishing in Queensland.
Priced at $170,000 plus GST, contact Queensland Fishing Brokerage today to request full specifications or arrange an inspection.
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Region
Queensland
Location
Wide Bay/Hervey Bay Area
Reference
TS629
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1979
Hull
Timber
Builder
Norman Wright and Sons
Length
49' 5" - 15.07m
Beam
4.94m
Draft
2.35m
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine
NTA855
Horsepower
350
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
10,000 approximately
Propulsion
Twin Disc 5091 through 89mm S/S shaft to 4 blade 48" x 46" in fixed nozzle
Genset
Isuzu 4LE1 with 30kva
Fuel
7,500lt + 250lt hydraulic oil
Water
1,700lt
Berths
4 + day bunk in wheelhouse
Refrigeration
24v S/S Vitrefrigo fridge/freezer
Stove
Gas 3 burner S/S
Hotwater System
Bosch gas
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Yes with macerator
Air Conditioning
Daikin inverter reverse cycle split system
Dinghy
Savage 3.2m aluminium
Outboard
6hp
Ground Tackle
Hydraulic with 100m galvinised tested chain into well with 2 anchors + 200m x 30mm silver rope
Safety Gear
As required
Bilge Pumps
24v + 240v submersibles + Johnson off main
Life Raft
4 person
Epirb
As required
Life Jackets
As required
Flares
As required
Fire Protection
As required + engine room fire suppression system
Electrics
12v + 24v Dc + 240v + 415v AC
Electronics
Radio GME G. Com VHF
Radar JRC 75 mile
Sounder JRC colour dual frequency
Pilot TMQ AP-4
Plotter TMQ C-Plot
Starlink
AIS
Deck Gear
Bitzer compressor with seawater heat exchanger
Snap 55 x 5kg in room
500 x 10kg room capacity/200bsk scallops
S/S cooker and dip tank + aluminium cooling tank
Aluminium gallows and A-frame
Steel box + S/S ladder rail booms
Hydraulic radila piston side winches with aluminium winch drums
Try winch hydraulic radial piston with S/S drum off STB boom
2 x double capstan hydraulic lazy line winches
2 x S/S Kilfoil louvre boards + 4 x S/S sleds
5 x 4.2fthm prawn nets
5 x 6fthm scallop nets