# 1997 Cygnus Marine GM33 > 1997 UK-built fibreglass fishing vessel SA 524 Billy Joe, Swansea-registered, Gardner 6LXB diesel, sold… No longer available: see similar boats at YACHTS.CO. Web page: https://yachts.co/boats/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/ ## Key facts - Status: No longer on the market - Condition: Used - Make: Cygnus Marine - Model: GM33 - Year: 1997 - Type: Motor Boat - Length overall: 328ft (100m) - Beam: 3.9m - Engines: Gardner Diesel 6LXB 150hp - Fuel: Diesel - Keel: Displacement - Listed by: YACHTS.CO Swansea - Contact: 01792 465550, info@yachts.co - Reference: 051077 ## Description Sold With Licence - Details Below. This 1997 UK-built, fibreglass-hulled commercial fishing vessel, registered in Swansea as SA 524 Billy Joe, offers a robust and well-equipped platform for inshore and nearshore fishing. It is designed for versatility, accommodating a range of fishing operations including potting, small-scale trawling, and shellfish harvesting. With bilge keels and a single-screw Gardner Diesel 6LXB engine producing approximately 150hp, the vessel ensures stability and reliability in diverse conditions. The vessel’s forward hold, accessed via a secure deck hatch, is optimised for catch storage, while the Blair winches on the foredeck enhance operational efficiency. The wheelhouse is well-appointed, featuring seating for both captain and mate, heating for comfort during year-round operations, and a range of navigational and safety electronics. This vessel is an excellent choice for professional fishermen seeking a proven, capable, and safety-oriented workhorse with a good licence. We are informed that the boat is a Cygnus GM33 but have been unable to verify this. ## Mechanical and rigging - General Information: - Name: Billy Joe (SA 524) - Build Year: 1997 - First Entered Service: July 1997 - Construction: Fibreglass - Built in: United Kingdom - Registered Port: Swansea - License Type: Category A (10 Metre and Under) - Producer Organisation: Non-Sector - Additional Permitted Activity: Shellfish Fishing - Vessel Capacity Units: 89 - Engine Power Permitted: 111.90kw (~150hp) - Dimensions: - Overall Length: 9.91m - Registered Length: 9.42m - Breadth: 3.90m - Depth: 1.65m - Engine and Propulsion: - Engine: Gardner Diesel 6LXB - Engine Hours: Unknown - Propulsion: Single Screw - Hull and Stability: - Hull Type: Bilge Keels - Deck: Non-slip, robust work surface - Hold: Forward hold accessed via a large, secure deck hatch for catch storage - Fishing Equipment: - Winches: Two Blair Winches on the foredeck - Rollers: Gantry-mounted rollers at the stern for handling pots, dredges, or trawl nets - Side Access: For loading and unloading. - Safety Equipment: - Fire Equipment (Last serviced 30th May 2023): - 1 x 2kg Powder Extinguisher - 1 x 6kg Powder Extinguisher - 1 x Foam Fire Extinguisher - 1 x Fire Blanket - EPIRB: RescueMe EPIRB for emergency location - Life-saving Equipment: Includes essential safety gear as per regulatory requirements - Wheelhouse and Navigation: - Seating: Captain and Mate seating on adjustable support struts - Compass: Gimballed navigation compass - Electronics: - Radar: Raymarine Radar - VHF Radio: Fixed DSC VHF Radio Set - Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon Handheld VHF - Chart Plotters and Fish Finders: Various Chartplotters and Fishfinders - Power Systems: - Electrical Distribution: 12V Distribution Board - Inverter: 3000W inverter for AC power supply - Comfort: - Heating: Diesel forced air heating system for year-round operations - Certification and Inspection: - Safety Compliance: Complies with the Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels ( - Life-Saving Appliances: Certified for 2 persons. - Navigation and Collision Prevention: Fitted with required lights, shapes, sound signals, and navigational equipment. - Stability Assessment: Last conducted on 24 November 2022 (Roll Test used). - Out of Water Inspections: Last two conducted on 24 January 2023. - Certificate Validity: Until 23 January 2028, subject to an out-of-water inspection by the same date. Will normally require recertification upon sale to new owner. - Fishing Methods: - Stern/Side Trawl (Demersal bottom fishing) - Potting fleets (mechanical haul) - Line fishing, Rod fishing - Drift netting - Equipment Compliance and Expiry Dates: - Liferaft: Expires 31 May 2025. - Flares: - Parachute flares: Expires 31 December 2024. - Hand-held flares: Expires 31 December 2024. - Smoke signal: Expires 31 December 2024. - Medical Kit: Expires 28 February 2025. - EPIRB: Expires 01 January 2028. - Fire Extinguishers: Expired as of 31 March 2023 (needs renewal). - VHF Radio: Provided with DSC functionality (handheld or fixed). - Operational Restrictions: - Area of Operation: Restricted to sea states with significant wave height below 1.2m (as per Wolfson Stability Notice). ## Photos - Cygnus Marine GM33: blue fishing vessel moored in harbour, showing wheelhouse, stern gantry and SA 524 registration: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-2-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: port bow of blue hull with SA 524 and name lettering, moored alongside a pontoon: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-3-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: starboard side with wheelhouse, lifebuoy, gantry and SA 524 registration on the bow: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-4-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: foredeck and bow mast seen from the wheelhouse side, with tyre fenders on the blue hull: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-5-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: stern quarter showing gantry, worn transom paintwork and SA 524 registration: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-6-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: pair of blue deck winches with wire drums on the foredeck: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-7-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: working deck looking aft towards the white wheelhouse, with winch and fish boxes: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-8-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: deck-mounted control box with handle on the rail, red fishing boat alongside: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-9-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: looking down into the forward hold with timber lining and boards: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-10-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: stainless perforated drum-type washer or riddle on deck: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-11-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: stern gantry with sheaves and hanging chains, viewed from below: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-12-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: wheelhouse interior with helm seat, engine panel, microwave and forward windows: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-13-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: gimballed compass in wooden housing on the wheelhouse console: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-14-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: engine instrument panel with gauges and switches beside engine controls: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-15-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: upholstered helm seat on pedestal by the wheelhouse door: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-16-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: helm console with wheel, instrument panel, compass and microwave below windows: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-17-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: electrical switch panel with labelled breakers on the wheelhouse bulkhead: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-18-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: mast and gantry carrying radar dome, lights and antennas above the wheelhouse: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-19-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: red diesel heater unit with blue filler cap in a tight space: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-20-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: close view of the rating label on the red heater unit: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-21-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: yellow EPIRB mounted on bulkhead beside coiled green line: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-22-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: below-deck compartment with blue frame and yellow component, looking down: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-23-wm-1600.webp - Cygnus Marine GM33: blue inverter unit mounted on the wheelhouse bulkhead: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/cygnus-marine-gm33-051077/cygnus-marine-gm33-photo-24-wm-1600.webp Updated 2026-10-26. 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