FV SILDA - Proven Commercial Trawler Ready to Fish from Day One
If you're searching for a reliable, fully equipped commercial fishing trawler that can generate income immediately, FV Silda is built for exactly that purpose. This is a practical, proven vessel designed for serious operators who value performance, simplicity, and uptime.
FV Silda presents as a genuine turn-key fishing vessel with a documented operational and maintenance history, giving buyers confidence in both capability and reliability. It's an ideal solution whether you're expanding an existing fleet or entering the trawl fishery with a vessel that's already configured and working.
Set up and ready to go, this trawler comes with established gear and systems in place, removing the typical delays and uncertainty of vessel setup. Its proven track record offers peace of mind, while its ability to operate across both inshore and offshore fisheries provides flexibility to adapt to different fishing conditions and opportunities.
The vessel includes access to 888 Southern Inshore units and 4,079 Southern Offshore units, supporting a broad operational scope. A leased licence option is also available, allowing operators to step straight into commercial fishing with minimal downtime and reduced upfront complexity.
For experienced operators, FV Silda offers a dependable, no-nonsense addition to a working fleet. For those entering the industry, it provides a clear and efficient pathway into commercial trawling without the usual setup barriers.
This matters because time off the water is lost revenue. A vessel like FV Silda reduces risk, shortens lead time, and allows you to focus on fishing and returns from day one.
FV Silda is a fully equipped commercial trawler designed for immediate operation, suited to operators seeking a proven, ready-to-work vessel with flexible fishing capability and licensing options.
Enquire today to receive full specifications or arrange an inspection with Queensland Fishing Brokerage.
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Region
Queensland
Location
Wide Bay/Hervey Bay Area
Reference
TS643
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1978
Hull
Timber
Rego
374798
Designer
Fronov
Builder
Adelaide Ship Yards
Length
45' 8" - 13.92m
Beam
4.88m
Draft
2.73m
Displacement
46.6t
Deck Material
Timber
Engine Make
Detroit
Engine
8V92
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
300Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
6200hrs
Fuel Consumption
600lt/night
Max Speed
8.5Knts
Cruise Speed
7.7Knts
Propulsion
Twin Disc 5111 4:1 with a 4" Shaft to a 50" Prop
Genset
Perkins M90 30kVA
Fuel
5000lt in 4 Tanks
Water
700lt in 2 Tanks
Accommodation
Kitchen & Dinette (for 6) above deck
Cabins
1
Berths
4
Galley
Berths, kitchen, and dinette (for 6) above deck
Refrigeration
Westinghouse 80lt Fridge
Freezer
Westinghouse 80lt Freezer
Stove
Gas - 2 Burner, Grill & Oven with Microwave
Hotwater System
80lt 240V
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Entertainment
Smart TV & Stereo
Air Conditioning
Rinnai 2.5kw reverse cycle
Ground Tackle
415V cutlas with Sarca on 16mm chain 300m 30mm Rope with 120m 16mm Chain
Safety Gear
As required
Bilge Pumps
As required
Life Raft
6 Person
Epirb
As required
Life Jackets
As required
Flares
As required
Fire Protection
Fire Pro
Electrics
3X24Vdc, 2x24V-12V converters
2 x 24v Banks
1 x 12v Bank
AC 3 Phase 35KVA 3phase, 5KW inverter
Single Phase Shore Power
2 x 24v Alternators, Solar & 240v Charger
Electronics
HF Barrett Comms SB250RC
VHF Icom IC-M422
VMS Rockwell YB3I
Radar Furuno FCR-1421
Pilot Coursemaster CM950
Sounder Furuno FCV-1100L
Plotter Maxsea Del Optiplex 950 PC
AIS Matsutec HP33A
Compass Saura Kieki
Cel-Fi GO G31
Deck Gear
Bitza 4PCS-10.2Y-40P
80 Box Snap
400 Box Freezer
4t Brine Below Deck
Hyd pto at gearbox, 2 gear pumps
Split side winches - DD Radial piston motors
2 hyd bag winches and hyd capstan - Lazy Line
Try Gear Off Port Boom - Automatic 415V AC drive
Automatic 2 fathom hood net and ss flat boards
Fold back booms X 6m - triple and quad tow points
Gas Fired Cooker
H-frame MS gallows,
Stayed single-beam A Frame
Batwing CP1 #5, SS Sterling sleds
Paravanes on S/S chain
Nets - 3 * 7fthm - Triple rig Flyers
Quad rig louvres and flyer nets
MB tongue trawls
MB hood trawls (NEW)
Spare Sterling sleds
Remarks
Raised wheelhouse trawler
Twin ram - power steering