1980 Custom Fishing Vessel

General Information

• Name: F/V NORSKA
• Type: Crab Boat, Longliner, Trawler, Tuna Boat
• Builder: Dukes Welding, Crescent City, CA
• Year Built: 1980
• Location: Newport, Oregon
• Hull Design: Monk-designed, welded steel displacement hull
• Registration: USCG #629262 | IMO #8133346

Key Features

• Versatile and Well-Equipped:

  • Fully rigged for crab, shrimp, and tuna fisheries.
  • Simple conversion for trawling operations.
  • Designed for Pacific coastal and inland waters.
  • Turn-key operation, ready for immediate use.

• High Capacity:

  • Fish hold capacity: 80,000 lbs. live crab or iced shrimp.
  • Two insulated, fiberglassed holds with watertight bulkheads.

• Sponson Plans: Full set of sponson plans included for future upgrades.

Dimensions

• Length Overall (LOA): 72 ft.
• Hull Length: 62.8 ft.
• Beam: 22 ft.
• Depth: 10.6 ft.
• Gross Tons: 110 | Net Tons: 75

Engine & Mechanical

• Main Engine:

  • Cummins QSK19-MIII (750 HP @ 1800 RPM) –  9,599 hours, installed 2015
  • Fuel Consumption: ~12-14 gallons/hour

• Auxiliary Engines:

  • Cummins NT855, 100 kW Generator – 4,432 hours
  • Cummins 4B, 50 kW Generator – 2,386 hours 
  • Isuzu 4JG-1, 37 kW Generator – 12,104 hours 

• Fuel Capacity: 9,500 gallons in 7 steel tanks

• Water Capacity: 2,500 gallons

• Propeller: 68” x 54” RH 4-blade bronze (New 2015)

• Tailshaft: 4” stainless steel, reconditioned 2024

• Speed: Average 8 knots

Navigation & Electronics

• Navigation Systems:

  • Furuno RCU14 ARRPA and Furuno 1941 radars
  • Furuno CH250 scanning sonar
  • Simrad AP50 autopilot with rudder indicators
  • Two Furuno GP-33 GPS receivers
  • Comprehensive chart plotting software: Rosepoint, Offshore Navigator, WinPlot II

• Communication:

  • Icom IC-M412 VHF radio, Lowrance Link-9 DSC, and RCI 2950 CB radio
  • Two Mitsubishi satellite phones

• Additional Equipment:

  • FLIR video monitoring system for aft deck
  • Hydraulic steering with backup systems
  • APC computer backup power supply

Fishing Gear & Deck Equipment

• Crab & Shrimp Gear:

  • Hydraulic crab davit with Yaquina crab block
  • 40’ shrimp outriggers and trawl winches (in storage)
  • Shrimp hopper with picking machine and deck conveyor
  • 4,500 lb. bait freezer with 3-5 ton AC refrigeration unit

• Deck Equipment:

  • Hydraulic anchor winch with 500 lb. Danford anchor, 180 ft. of chain, and 300 ft. of nylon rode
  • 4,000 lb. Tulsa outrigger winches
  • Steel crab and shrimp booms with winches

Living Accommodations

• Crew Capacity: Captain + 2-3 crew members
• Berths: 6-person sleeping capacity (4-person stateroom + 2-person stateroom)
• Amenities:
  • Full galley with Frigidaire 4-burner range, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and stainless-steel sink
  • HVAC system for heating and cooling

Safety & Alarms

• Safety Equipment:

  • Two liferafts: Guardian 8-person and 6-person (SOLAS A-pack)
  • Eight adult survival suits and two LifeSling recovery devices
  • Offshore flare kit, general alarm system, and pilot house emergency backup battery
  • Multiple fire extinguishers throughout vessel

• Alarms:

  • High-water alarms in engine room, flotation void, fish holds, and lazarette
  • Engine monitoring alarms for fire, low oil pressure, and coolant temperature

Condition & Recent Maintenance

• Last Drydock: July 2024 at Toledo Shipyard, Toledo, OR
  • Fresh bottom coatings, zincs, cutlass bearing replaced, tailshaft reconditioned.
  • Hull inspected and found in excellent condition.

Price & Additional Inclusions

• Asking Price: $1,600,000
  • Includes:
    • Oregon & Washington shrimp permits
    • Full set of shrimp gear (outriggers, trawl winches, shrimp hopper, and more)
    • Sponson plans for future modifications
    • Turn-key operation, ready for immediate fishing

Remarks

This vessel is a proven performer for West Coast fisheries. Built for reliability, versatility, and efficiency, the F/V NORSKA is fully operational and rigged for crab, shrimp, or tuna. Its robust construction, redundant electronics, and high-end safety features make it an ideal choice for any serious operator.

Please contact Colton Mork at [email protected] or 503-730-0842 for more information.