Westcoaster 60 Freeman Bay Commercial Fishing Vessel
Available from 1 November 2025. Photos & videos coming soon.
Included in sale:
- Brand new EIAPP-certified FPT 16L 600 hp engine (1800 rpm) ready to replace current Volvo TAMD163a.
- Full rebuild kit for current Niigata 3:1 gearbox (gasket & seal, bearing & clutch set kits).
- New bait freezer unit and condenser for brine system.
Proven versatility and immaculately maintained, Gale Force has operated across multiple fisheries including QLD Spanner Crab, East Coast tuna long-line, Tasmania crayfish, South Australian snapper, QLD deep sea drop-line.
Included in sale:
- Brand new EIAPP-certified FPT 16L 600 hp engine (1800 rpm) ready to replace current Volvo TAMD163a.
- Full rebuild kit for current Niigata 3:1 gearbox (gasket & seal, bearing & clutch set kits).
- New bait freezer unit and condenser for brine system.
Proven versatility and immaculately maintained, Gale Force has operated across multiple fisheries including QLD Spanner Crab, East Coast tuna long-line, Tasmania crayfish, South Australian snapper, QLD deep sea drop-line.
Region
Queensland
Location
Sunshine Coast Area Mooloolaba QLD
Usage
Commercial
Launch Year
1997 approximate
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Freeman Bay
Builder
Westcoaster
Length
60' 0" - 18.30m
Beam
5.36
Draft
1.83
Displacement
36
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine
TAMD163a
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
600
Fuel Type
Diesel
Max Speed
14 knots
Cruise Speed
9 knots
Genset
Isuzu 45 kva
Fuel
4400
Water
500 litres
Accommodation
Sleeps 6
Berths
6
Galley
Hotplates, microwave
Refrigeration
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Stove
2 burner
Water Maker
No
Hotwater System
Yes
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Entertainment
TV
Air Conditioning
Yes
Ground Tackle
Electric Muir anchor winch and pot winch
Safety Gear
All as required for 3B survey
Bilge Pumps
Yes
Life Raft
Yes
Epirb
Float free EPIRB
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
NAFS III fire suppression system
Electrics
415v / 240v / 24v / 12v
Electronics
KE 4 electronic controls, Furuno Sonar, Max-sea time zero plotter, Olex plotter, VMS, WASP Scientific 3D bottom scanning system, Furuno current Doppler and satellite compass, Koden depth sounder, Furuno pilot, Furuno radar
Survey Details
Current 3B Survey
Remarks
Refrigerated saltwater spray brine (approx capacity 12 m3).
ABOUT THE SELLER
Richard Swanson
Mooloolaba
QLD 4557 Australia
QLD 4557 Australia