SAINT AUGUSTINE - Commercial Trawler - For Sale

Built for demanding commercial missions, the Commercial TrawlerbySAINT AUGUSTINEis a ruggedmotor yachtpurpose-designed as acommercial fishing vesselwith a durablefiberglass and plastic yachtshull. Presented for discerning operators by Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a Commercial Trawler

Choosing the Commercial Trawlermeans prioritizing capability and efficiency. At 78 ft (23.77 m) LOA with a broad 26 ft (8.05 m) beam, it offers generous work areas and onboard accommodations for crews on extended operations. A single Caterpillar inboard diesel drives a steady 10-knot cruise (approx. 11.51 mph), with substantial 11,500-gallon fuel capacity to support long duty cycles. As amotor yachtconfigured as acommercial fishing vessel, this platform combines commercial utility with proven construction infiberglass and plastic yachts.

Features of the Model

• Category and mission: motor yachtconfigured as acommercial fishing vessel
• Construction: hull in fiberglass and plastic yachts; fiberglass deck
• Propulsion: single Caterpillar inboard, diesel
• Performance: 10 knots cruising speed (approx. 11.51 mph)
• Capacity: sleeps up to 20; 2 heads
• Dimensions: 78 ft LOA; 26 ft beam for ample working deck area and stability

Technical Specifications

• LOA: 78 ft / 23.77 m
• Beam: 26 ft / 8.05 m
• Cruising Speed: 10 knots / 11.51 mph
• Engines: 1 x Caterpillar, Inboard, Diesel
• Fuel Capacity: 11,500 gal
• Sleeps: 20
• Heads: 2
• Hull: fiberglass and plastic yachts
• Deck Material: Fiberglass
• Classification: motor yacht; Subcategory:commercial fishing vessel
• Builder: SAINT AUGUSTINE; Model:Commercial Trawler

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing, availability, and inspection scheduling for the Commercial Trawlerare available on request. Contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales for tailored guidance, current market positioning, and assistance with documentation and logistics.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of vessel is the Commercial Trawler? A: It is amotor yachtconfigured as acommercial fishing vessel, optimized for commercial operations with a robustfiberglass and plastic yachtshull.

Q: Who is the builder of this model? A: The Commercial Trawleris built bySAINT AUGUSTINE, a proven name forcommercialapplications.

Q: What powers the vessel and what is its cruising speed? A: A single Caterpillarinboarddieselengine provides propulsion, delivering acruising speedof 10 knots (about 11.51 mph).

Q: How many people can stay aboard comfortably? A: The vessel sleepsup to 20 and includes2 heads, supporting extended offshore duties.

Q: What are the key capacities and materials? A: It carries a fuel capacityof 11,500 gallons, with a hull infiberglass and plastic yachtsand afiberglassdeck. For specifications, guidance, and availability, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and captains familiar with the Commercial TrawlerbySAINT AUGUSTINEdescribe a purpose-built working platform that was originally laid out for shrimping and fishing, later seeing conversions for charter/passenger service and research or utility roles. The Florida‑style, heavy displacement hull is weatherly and regarded as steady and workmanlike, able to stand up to rough seas while cruising at about 10 knots. It is not a fast or nimble boat, and compared with flat‑bottom fishing craft it will tend to roll more, which is a known tradeoff for its seakeeping.

Onboard, these boats are utilitarian: deck and storage volumes, including large freezer/hold spaces, take priority over refined living areas. Crew accommodations can be basic; some examples show high berth counts (up to 20) but only two heads, underscoring that a significant refit is usually required to achieve comfortable private liveaboard or charter standards. As a result, the platform is attractive for conversion projects but is not turnkey luxury.

Maintenance expectations track the materials and age. SAINT AUGUSTINEhulls were built in wood, fiberglass, and sometimes steel, so owners plan for wood fastener/rot work, fiberglass aging/core and deck‑seam issues, or steel corrosion, respectively. Local expertise persists even though new construction wound down by the late 1980s, and typical power in listings includes Caterpillar diesels; older installations commonly call for routine overhauls, generator service, and attention to large fuel and water systems.

Pros and Cons

• Weatherly Florida‑style hull stands up to rough seas for long coastal and near‑ocean work.
• Steady, workmanlike handling with a typical cruise around 10 knots.
• Large deck and hold/freezer capacity suits commercial use and conversion potential.
• Rolls more than flat‑bottom fishing boats and is neither fast nor agile.
• Utilitarian interiors (e.g., many berths with few heads) require significant refit for private comfort.
• Older builds and systems, including typical Caterpillar installations, often need ongoing structural and machinery maintenance.

Comparison with Other Models