Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsPresenting the 72 Commercial Trawler Freezer ShrimperbyCUSTOM— a robustmotor yachtwith asteel hulland steel deck. Available through Shestakov Yacht Sales, broker Andrey Shestakov can guide you through suitability, inspection, and purchase.
Selecting a 72 Commercial Trawler Freezer Shrimper
For commercial operators seeking a hard‑working platform, the 72 Commercial Trawler Freezer Shrimperstands out as amotor yachtconfigured for demanding duty. Its substantial 72 ft (21.95 m) length and broad 20 ft (6.1 m) beam offer volume and working space, while a single Cummins inboard diesel provides straightforward propulsion. Thesteel hulland steel deck emphasize durability and serviceability.
Features of the Model
- Built by CUSTOMwith a focus on durability:steel hulland steel deck
- Single-engine simplicity: 1 x Cummins, Inboard, Diesel
- Generous proportions: LOA 72 ft (21.95 m), Beam 20 ft (6.1 m)
- Deep draft: 20.505 ft (6.25 m)
- Practical onboard layout fundamentals with 1 head
- Backed by Shestakov Yacht Sales with direct support from broker Andrey Shestakov
Technical Specifications
- Model: 72 Commercial Trawler Freezer Shrimper
- Builder: CUSTOM
- Category: motor yacht
- Hull: steel hull
- Deck material: Steel
- LOA: 72 ft / 21.95 m
- Beam: 20 ft / 6.1 m
- Max draft: 20.505 ft / 6.25 m
- Engines: 1
- Engine manufacturer: Cummins
- Engine type: Inboard
- Fuel: Diesel
- Heads: 1
Pricing and Ordering
For current pricing, availability, surveys, and logistics, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We coordinate inspections, documentation, and closing for the 72 Commercial Trawler Freezer Shrimperworldwide.
Questions and Answers
Q1: What is the hull and deck made of? A1: The vessel features a steel hullsteel hulland asteel deck, prioritizing strength and maintainability.
Q2: What powers the vessel? A2: Propulsion is via a singleCumminsinboarddieselengine, aligning with the model’s straightforward commercial profile.
Q3: What are the key dimensions? A3: LOAis 72 ft (21.95 m),beamis 20 ft (6.1 m), andmax draftis 20.505 ft (6.25 m).
Q4: How is the model categorized? A4: It is categorized as a motor yacht, constructed with asteel hull.
Q5: How can I get pricing and arrange an inspection? A5: Reach out to Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesforpricing,availability, and to coordinate inspections for the72 Commercial Trawler Freezer Shrimper.
Owner Experience Review
Owners running the 72 Commercial Trawler Freezer ShrimperfromCUSTOMdescribe a welded-steel, heavy-displacement workboat built for Gulf shrimping and towing power rather than speed. Typical installations use ~400 hp class mains with heavy-reduction gearing and a nozzle or large-pitch prop, delivering strong bollard pull and a sea-kindly, stable ride while gear and nets are working. The layout prioritizes the job: a central-helm pilothouse, a small captain’s cabin with a multi-bunk crew space, a utilitarian galley, and expansive deck areas for winches, processing, and freezing.
The tradeoffs are clear. Transit runs are slow and fuel burn is higher than on pleasure trawlers; much of the internal volume is devoted to the fish hold and freezer systems, leaving limited guest-style comfort unless a refit is planned. Maintenance expectations are workboat-grade: owners report recurring attention to cold-plate/refrigeration components, along with periodic fish-hold renewal, keel-cooler, shaft and cutlass bearing work, abrasive blasting/coatings, and occasional major overhauls of mains and gensets. Some buyers consider conversion or repurpose to research, expedition, or liveaboard roles, but that typically requires reconfiguration away from pure shrimping duty.
Pros and Cons
- Stable, sea-kindly welded-steel displacement hull designed for Gulf shrimping and towing power.
- Expansive working deck with onboard processing and freezing capacity for owner-operator shrimping.
- Strong bollard pull and towing ability from typical ~400 hp class mains with heavy-reduction gear and nozzle/large-pitch props.
- Modest cruising speed with slow transits and higher fuel burn compared with pleasure trawlers.
- Utilitarian accommodations with limited guest comfort unless refit.
- Recurring maintenance on cold-plate/freezer systems and heavy-duty machinery, with periodic dry-docking and major overhauls.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Commercial Trawler Freezer Shrimper | 72' 0" (21.95 m) | 20' 0" (6.10 m) | 20' 6" (6.25 m) | - | - |
| 3 Masted Schooner | 167' 0" (50.90 m) | 32' 0" (9.75 m) | 30' 11" (9.42 m) – 59' 1" (18 m) | 9 kn | - |
| 77ft Custom Norlin Cutter Sloop | 76' 0" (23.34 m) | 18' 0" (5.59 m) | 28' 12" (8.83 m) | 8 kn / 11 kn | - |
| Floe Craft Afina 3950 | 39' 0" (11.89 m) | 11' 0" (3.35 m) | 5' 6" (1.67 m) – 9' 10" (3 m) | - | 18500 |
| 51 Mini Super Yacht | 51' 0" (15.54 m) | 14' 0" (4.27 m) | 11' 6" (3.50 m) | 20 kn / 23 kn | - |
| Benetti 105 | 106' 0" (32.50 m) | 19' 0" (5.97 m) | 8' 0" (2.44 m) | 12 kn / 16 kn | 109 |
| 170 Commercial Crew Boat | 170' 0" (51.82 m) | 30' 0" (9.14 m) | 21' 1" (6.42 m) | 22 kn / 24 kn | - |
| Commercial LCU | 119' 0" (36.30 m) | 34' 0" (10.39 m) | 9' 0" (2.75 m) – 17' 3" (5.25 m) | - | - |
| PK50 | 164' 0" (50 m) | 28' 0" (8.61 m) | - | - | 487 |
| Sports Cat 44 | 44' 0" (13.41 m) | 14' 0" (4.27 m) | 9' 10" (3 m) | - | - |
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