The FV Two Jays, a 11.36m Steber, is a versatile small-scale commercial fishing vessel currently configured for the following operations:
- Purse-Seine
- Long-Line
- Drop-Line
- Handline
- Trolling
- Fish Traps / Cray Pots
The vessel is fitted with hydraulics driving a Lindgren-Pitman longline reel, power-block and pot hauler and features include a net-bin, live-bait tank and room to carry 2 x insulated fish tubs (approx. 1,200 Kg on the deck). The vessel presents fit for purpose and suits state-based fisheries that enable the use of multiple gear types and access to multiple species.
The Vessel is in AMSA 3C Survey and can be operated by persons holding a Coxswains qualification.
Please call Christian Pyke on 0428 233 200 to arrange an inspection.
Vessel Information
| Material | Fibreglass |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Location Built | Taree, NSW |
| Rebuild (if applicable) | Vessel extended by 1m (on the Stern) in 2003 |
| Class / Survey | AMSA 3C with 3 x Crew |
| Gross Tonnage | |
| Displacement Tonnes | |
| Dimensions | 11.36m Length x 3.33m Beam x 1.57m Draft |
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Engine
| Main Engine | Volvo D4-270 |
|---|---|
| Horse Power | 270 HP |
| Engine Hours | Approx. 5,000 Hrs since rebuild |
| Rebuild | TBC |
| Fuel Capacity | 900L |
| Freshwater Capacity | |
| Gearbox | Twin Disc |
| Reduction Gear | |
| Speed | |
| Bollard Pull | |
| Aux Engine/Generator | |
| Thrusters | |
| Propulsion | Single Screw |
| Steering Gear | Power Hydraulic |
| Steering stations (number of) | 2 |
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Electronics
| Radar | Furuno |
|---|---|
| Sonar | |
| Sounders | Furuno FCV-1150 |
| Radios | VHF & HF |
| Plotters | 2 x Plotters |
| GPS | Yes |
| Autopilot | TMQ AP4 |
| VMS | |
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Equipment
| Unloading Crane/Boom (if applicable) | |
|---|---|
| Deck Equipment | Pot Hauler, Lindgren-Pitman Longline Reel, Power Block, removable net-bin and deck-lighting |
| Factory / Processing Plant (if applicable) | |
| RSW Plant | 1 x Recirculating Tank for Live-Bait |
| Freezer Plant | |
| Fish Hold | Insulated Bins on the Deck |
| Cooling System | |
| Accomodation | V-Berth |
| Various | Electrical Inverter |
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