FV Claudarah - 18.6m Commercial Fishing Vessel
The FV Claudarah presents a strong opportunity to secure a well-equipped, extensively upgraded commercial fishing platform suited to serious operators.
Built by Westcoaster (Fremantle), this 18.6m fibreglass tuna/cray vessel offers proven offshore capability with a solid layout and substantial onboard systems. A new main engine was fitted in 2023, the gearbox has been recently reconditioned, and a shaft survey and refrigeration upgrades have also been completed -- the vessel is ready to step straight into commercial operations.
Power & Mechanicals
John Deere main engine (approx. 4,300 hrs) with reconditioned gearbox and major works completed in 2023.
Refrigeration
Approx. 9T total capacity across deck and freezer systems.
Electronics
Furuno sounder, radar and GPS, plus Starlink satellite communications.
Fishing Setup
Full longline configuration with Amero winch and complete gear package.
Accommodation
Comfortable crew quarters, galley and air conditioning throughout.
Licence & Flexibility
Lease licence options are available, allowing operators to step straight into commercial fishing without an existing licence holding.
A capable, proven vessel with the size, systems and recent investment to support ongoing offshore operations.
Contact Queensland Fishing Brokerage for further details or to arrange an inspection.
Region
Queensland
Location
Gold Coast Area
Reference
LV411
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1996
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Builder
Westcoaster, Fremantle
Length
61' 0" - 18.60m
Beam
5.4m
Draft
1.8m
Displacement
40t
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
John Deere
Engine
John Deere 14L
Number Engines
1
Engine Hours
4300
Propulsion
Nigata MGN 80-1 with 3.5" SS Shaft to a 4 Blade Prop
Genset
Isuzu 4JG 38Kva
Fuel
4000l - 4 Tanks
Water
800l - 2 Tanks
Berths
4 in Focsle and 1 in Storeroom
Galley
6 Seat Dinette
Refrigeration
Fridge
Stove
2 Burner Cooktop & Microwave
Hotwater System
Yes
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Air Conditioning
Yes
Ground Tackle
Muir Anchor Winch with 2 Anchors
100m Rope
110m x 12mm Chain
Tow Rope
Amero Longline Winch SC1200
9 Radio Beacons
1800 Branch Lines
Trawl Wire 30nm x 3.2mm Mainline
160 x 10" Plastic Floats
6 x Fenders
2 x Powerpacks
Line Shooter
Brachline Hauler
6t Deck Box
3t Freezer Room
Remarks
New main engine late 2023 John Deere/Nanni 6135AFX85 13.5Lt
Reconditioned gearbox by Twin Disc
New BOCK compressor and freezer fans early 2023
Slipped every year - new packing and rudder gland seals and bushes
Shaft survey in 2023