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Cygnus Marine GM33

Length 328ft 1in
Type Motor Boat
Year 1997

Overview

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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.

Specification

The boat

Make: Cygnus Marine
Model: GM33
Year: 1997
Condition: Used

Dimensions

Length overall: 328ft 1in
Beam: 12ft 10in

Engine and build

Engines: Gardner Diesel 6LXB 150hp
Fuel: Diesel
Keel: Displacement

Listing

Reference: 051077

Full details

Mechanical and rigging

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.

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.
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).