Custom Trawler Aluminium 53' Just Listed

Built in 1985 by Currubin Marine (Australia)
OASIS was built in 1985 by the yard's head shipwright at Currubin Marine, for his own use as a
retirement boat. After cruising the South Pacific out of Australia, she made her way to New
Caledonia in 2010, where she has remained ever since.
Built for Blue-Water Passages
OASIS was designed from the outset as a long-range fishing vessel, built to one uncompromising
standard: strength and reliability, whatever the sea threw at her. Drawing on his own experience as a
shipbuilder, her designer chose a full-aluminium hull, 53ft LOA -- a decision that has paid off in
rugged, long-lasting construction.
o Hull: forward third 10mm aluminium plate, remaining two-thirds 6mm
o Structure and framing: 10mm aluminium throughout
o Weight: 25 tonnes (structure) (to be confirmed/reconciled -- see note below)
o Solid one-piece keel, protecting shafts and propellers
She's built the old way -- heavy, overbuilt, and to a standard rarely seen today.
Robust, Proven Power
The powertrain follows the same philosophy: rugged and dependable above all.
o Twin Scania H24 V8 turbo diesels, 380hp each
o Low-maintenance: service intervals every 500 hours
o Centrifugal oil cleaner and bronze impeller
o Stainless steel propeller shafts, 80mm diameter
o ONAN 15kVA 4-cylinder generator
Safety and Fit-Out
The boat runs fully electric, with no gas installation aboard, removing that particular fire risk
altogether.
o Fire detectors and a fire alarm control panel
o CO2 fixed fire-suppression system for the engine room
o Deck wash-down system with hose runs long enough to reach and clean the entire hull
o 6m³ cold room / freezer -- for provisions, the catch, or simply extra stowage
Underway
With a hefty 35-tonne displacement, OASIS gives an immediate, reassuring sense of sea-kindliness
and stability underway.