GBB Aluminium Lobster Fishing Vessel

We are excited to bring to market, "Elusive" - one of the best performing Geraldton Boat Builders x Southerly Designs vessels ever built. This is the first hull to adopt the curved brow flybridge structure. Custom designed and built with carbon fibre by the owner when she was launched who remains the same owner today.

If you don't recognise the name of the vessel, you should know the photo - famously taken out at big bank punching through huge seas at speed (see last photo).

When we took our drone footage and conducted our pre-sale sea trial, the conditions were 25 knots and 4m seas. The vessel comfortably performed at 23 knots from the moment we left the harbour. Simply put, this boat handled the ocean with ease.

Capacity for 46 coffin baskets across 2 live tanks with aeration to all tanks. 3 Ebara pumps forward, 1 Ebara pump mid and 2 additional Onga pumps available (not currently fitted, in working order). The vessel has deck rating capacity for 150 pots loaded on deck. We have AMSA approved stability booklet available for all genuine purchasers.

The 1000HP Caterpillar C18 main engine has approximately 10,000 hours from new and has always been extremely well maintained. There is a Caterpillar 2.2T generator for running 240V systems. We welcome any prospective purchaser to have a mechanic investigate the engineering systems and are confident with their current condition. The electronics are well set up with redundancies across the board.

Cruise, work and fish in comfort with the well-appointed galley featuring a 5-seater dinette, fridge, plenty of dry storage and overnight accommodation for 4 crew. Featuring a large 5,300L fuel capacity, this vessel is well and truly set up for extended voyages in all forms of work or play.

Key Features:
- AMSA Survey 3B + 4 Crew (new 5 year completed prior to Sale)
- Caterpillar C18 Engine - 1,000 HP
- Max Speed: 25 Knots
- Cruise Speed: 19 Knots
- Live Carrying Capacity: 46 Coffin baskets overall across 2 Tanks (34 Forward and 12 Mid)
- Aeration to all live tanks
- 3 Ebara Pumps Forward
- 1 Ebara Pump Mid
- 2 Onga Pumps Aft (not currently fitted, in working order)
- AMSA approved stability booklet for 150 pots loaded on deck
- Echo Sounder: FCV 1150
- GPS: 2 x Furuno GP. 39
- Plotter: Furuno NavNet + MaxSea TimeZero
- Radar: Furuno 72 Mile
- Auto Pilot: Simrad AP70
- 5,300L Fuel Capacity
& More!

Fuel Consumption:
- IDLE - 6.3 Knots @ 6LPH
- 1,100 RPM - 10.5 Knots @ 25 LPH
- 1,300 RPM 12.5 Knots @ 43 LPH
- 1,500 RPM - 15 Knots @ 62 LPH
- Cruise - 19 Knots @ 111 LPH
- 2,300 RPM - 25 Knots @ 280 LPH

This vessel has been incredibly well maintained and presents in brilliant working condition - Inspections will not disappoint!

Get in touch with the team for further details or to arrange an inspection onboard!

Matt Lovelady: Call Seller
Oceaneer Marine Office: Call Seller
Luke Morgan: Call Seller
Tom Lovelady: Call Seller