General Information

Name: F/V NORSKA

Type: Crab Boat, Longliner, Trawler, Tuna Boat

Builder: Dukes Welding, Crescent City, CA

Year Built: 1980

Location: Newport, Oregon

Hull Design: Monk-designed, welded steel displacement hull

Registration: USCG #629262 | IMO #8133346

Key Features

Versatile and Well-Equipped:

Fully rigged for crab, shrimp, and tuna fisheries.

Simple conversion for trawling operations.

Designed for Pacific coastal and inland waters.

Turn-key operation, ready for immediate use.

High Capacity:

Fish hold capacity: 80,000 lbs. live crab or iced shrimp.

Two insulated, fiberglassed holds with watertight bulkheads.

Sponson Plans: 

Full set of sponson plans included for future upgrades.

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 72 ft.

Hull Length: 62.8 ft.

Beam: 22 ft.

Depth: 10.6 ft.

Gross Tons: 110 | Net Tons: 75

Engine & Mechanical

Main Engine:

Cummins QSK19-MIII (750 HP @ 1800 RPM) – 9,599 hours, installed 2015

Fuel Consumption: ~12-14 gallons/hour

Auxiliary Engines:

Cummins NT855, 100 kW Generator – 4,432 hours

Cummins 4B, 50 kW Generator – 2,386 hours 

Isuzu 4JG-1, 37 kW Generator – 12,104 hours 

Fuel Capacity: 9,500 gallons in 7 steel tanks

Water Capacity: 2,500 gallons

Propeller: 68” x 54” RH 4-blade bronze (New 2015)

Tailshaft: 4” stainless steel, reconditioned 2024

Speed: Average 8 knots

Navigation & Electronics

Navigation Systems:

Furuno RCU14 ARRPA and Furuno 1941 radars

Furuno CH250 scanning sonar

Simrad AP50 autopilot with rudder indicators

Two Furuno GP-33 GPS receivers

Comprehensive chart plotting software: Rosepoint, Offshore Navigator, WinPlot II

Communication:

Icom IC-M412 VHF radio, Lowrance Link-9 DSC, and RCI 2950 CB radio

Two Mitsubishi satellite phones

Additional Equipment:

FLIR video monitoring system for aft deck

Hydraulic steering with backup systems

APC computer backup power supply

Fishing Gear & Deck Equipment

Crab & Shrimp Gear:

Hydraulic crab davit with Yaquina crab block

40’ shrimp outriggers and trawl winches (in storage)

Shrimp hopper with picking machine and deck conveyor

4,500 lb. bait freezer with 3-5 ton AC refrigeration unit

Deck Equipment:

Hydraulic anchor winch with 500 lb. Danford anchor, 180 ft. of chain, and 300 ft. of nylon rode

4,000 lb. Tulsa outrigger winches

Steel crab and shrimp booms with winches

Living Accommodations

Crew Capacity: Captain + 2-3 crew members

Berths: 6-person sleeping capacity (4-person stateroom + 2-person stateroom)

Amenities:

Full galley with Frigidaire 4-burner range, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and stainless-steel sink

HVAC system for heating and cooling

Safety & Alarms

Safety Equipment:

Two liferafts: Guardian 8-person and 6-person (SOLAS A-pack)

Eight adult survival suits and two LifeSling recovery devices

Offshore flare kit, general alarm system, and pilot house emergency backup battery

Multiple fire extinguishers throughout vessel

Alarms:

High-water alarms in engine room, flotation void, fish holds, and lazarette

Engine monitoring alarms for fire, low oil pressure, and coolant temperature

Condition & Recent Maintenance

Last Drydock: July 2024 at Toledo Shipyard, Toledo, OR

Fresh bottom coatings, zincs, cutlass bearing replaced, tailshaft reconditioned.

Hull inspected and found in excellent condition.

Price & Additional Inclusions

Asking Price: $1,600,000

Includes:

Oregon & Washington shrimp permits

Full set of shrimp gear (outriggers, trawl winches, shrimp hopper, and more)

Sponson plans for future modifications

Turn-key operation, ready for immediate fishing

Remarks

This vessel is a proven performer for West Coast fisheries. Built for reliability, versatility, and efficiency, the F/V NORSKA is fully operational and rigged for crab, shrimp, or tuna. Its robust construction, redundant electronics, and high-end safety features make it an ideal choice for any serious operator.