1973 Little Hoquiam Fishing Vessel - LITTLE HOQUIAM

1973 Little Hoquiam Fishing Vessel
F/V MI LANA: An Esteemed Addition to the Commercial Fishing Fleet

The F/V MI LANA, currently docked in Bay Center, Washington, is a remarkable embodiment of the rich maritime heritage and the trials faced in Willapa Bay. This 52-foot beauty, expertly constructed by the renowned Little Hoquiam Boat Shop Inc., holds a significant position in the Pacific Northwest's Dungeness crab fishing industry.

Vessel Specifications:

• Home Port: Bay Center, WA
• Gross Tonnage: 39; Net Tonnage: 29
• Dimensions: Length Overall 52 ft., Beam 15.8 ft., Draft 8.05 ft.
• Builder: Little Hoquiam Boat Shop Inc., Hoquiam, Washington
• Year of Construction: 1973
• Navigational Waters: Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas
• Asking Price: $800,000

Vessel Features and Design:
With a fish hold capacity of 60,000 pounds, this vessel is perfectly suited for substantial hauls. The F/V MI LANA is rigged for West Coast crab and tuna fishing, showcasing a raked stem, a gracefully curved forefoot, round chine, and a semi-rounded stern. Its robust hull is complemented by solid bulwarks crafted from wood and aluminum pipe caps.

Construction Materials:

• Hull: Molded fiberglass with a heavy solid laminate
• Foredeck Frames: 4 x 4 yellow cedar
• Deck Covering: 1.5-inch marine plywood with fiberglass overlay
• Cabin Frames: 2 x 4 inch yellow cedar

Engine Room and Performance:

• Main Engine: Cummins NH350M Marine Diesel, 350 HP, installed in 2004 with 5800 hours
• Cooling System: Freshwater cooling via a Walters grid
• Transmission: Twin Disc MG 509, also new in 2004
• Speed: Estimated cruising speed of 8-9 knots

Electronics and Navigation Equipment:

• Radar/Plotter: NavNet 3D
• GPS Systems: Garmin 2010C, Furuno GP-31, North Star Explorer 567-GPS
• VHF Transceivers: Ranger RCI 6030, Icom IC-45
• Autopilot: Furuno, upgraded in 2019
• Sounders: Lorance X107, Furuno LS 6000
• Additional Equipment: Echotec CTM-950 Plotter, Navman Tracker M5605 Plotter

Safety and Additional Features:

• Life Rafts: Two 4-man rafts
• Fire Extinguishers: Strategically located, including in the engine room and galley
• Crab Gear and License: Dungeness crab permit along with 500 crab pots and gear available separately for $450,000

Deck Machinery & Rigging:

• Mast: 8-inch aluminum tapered with supports and mounts
• Anchor Winch: Thompson hydraulic-driven
• Crab Block: Warren Junis hydraulic with powered davit
• The boat is equipped with trolling poles, a boom, and a drag net wheel (no winch included).

Fuel and Oil Systems:

• Total Fuel Capacity: 2340 US gallons distributed across six fiberglass tanks
• Oil Tanks: Hydraulic tank with a capacity of 120 US gallons, constructed from welded steel and aluminum

Electrical Systems:

• Battery Charging: Newmar Phase 3 PT-40CE charger
• Generator: John Deere with a 40KW output
• Batteries: Three HD 8D storage batteries and one emergency HD D8

This distinguished yacht for sale represents a unique opportunity for those looking to buy a yacht that combines history, performance, and functionality. Explore yacht sales in the current boat location and seize the chance to own this exceptional vessel.