FOR SALE - TRAWLER CAPRICORN I
Well-Maintained, Recently Upgraded, Ready to Work
The Capricorn I presents an opportunity to secure a proven trawler that's undergone extensive upgrades, ensuring it's ready for immediate operation.
Key Features & Upgrades:
Fully repainted - December 2024
New dry freezer hatch - January 2025
New FDC units - January 2025
New compressor - 2024
New Dyneema stays - 2023
New 10mm stainless steel wire on try gear - 2024
Refastened externally from the waterline down and engine room
New life rings installed
New stainless steel console with new hoses - Installed at a cost of $16,000
Hydraulic system suitable for Royal Red fishing, with hydraulic motors rebuilt in 2020
This vessel is equipped to handle commercial operations efficiently and reliably. With a strong maintenance history and extensive recent investment, Capricorn I is an ideal choice for operators looking to step in with confidence.
Vendors will consider all sensible offers.
Contact David on
or Kev on
to arrange a viewing or request more details.
Region
Queensland
Location
Mackay/Whitsundays Area
Reference
TS634
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1981 approximate
Hull
Timber
Builder
McLaren
Length
62' 2" - 18.95m
Beam
5.88m
Draft
2.95m
Displacement
90t
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine
KTA-19 (USA)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
12,000hrs as at 07/25
Propulsion
Twin Disc 514 through 4" shaft to 54" blade
Genset
4B Cummins with 19,000hrs as at 07/25 and 50kva Marathon with 5,000hrs as at 07/25
Fuel
14,000lt approximately and 250lt of hydraulic oil
Water
3,000lt approximately
Berths
5
Hotwater System
Yes
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Air Conditioning
3
Ground Tackle
Muir anchor winch with 28mm silver rope, 16mm tested chain and Mooloolaba plough
Electronics
HF Icom
UHF Icom
VHF Icom
VMS
Radar Furuno 64m
Pilot TMQ AP4
Sounder Furuno
Plotter 2 x TMQ C-Plot
GPS 2 x Furuno
Deck Gear
#10 Jadens with S/S inserts
Booms, gallows, legs and cross members replaced 2018
8.5m booms
S/S louver boards and sleds
16mm trawl wire 1200ft per side new in 01/25
S/S stabilisers
4 x 5fthm nets or 5 x 7fthm nets
S/S try gear
S/S cooker
V4 Bitzer new 07/24
Deck box 350kg
Snap 98 boxes
Freezer room 9,000kg