Scottish Motor Fishing Vessel

Wooden Ships Comments on this Scottish Motor Fishing Vessel

Built by W. & G. Stephen of Banff, Scotland in 1915.  She was launched as a Seine Netter with lug rig and auxiliary motor.  Quickly converted to a straight motor fishing vessel, she worked out of  Montrose, before moving to Dundee, Arbroath and finally Kirkaldy where she was registered in the 1940’s with the number KY143.

Sold into private ownership in 1968, she moved to the south coast and was bought by the present owner in 1982.  After that started an extensive and detailed rebuild which has been ongoing since 1982, with effective completion of the refit this year.

Approximately 90% of the hull has been replaced; all the frames and all planks above the waterline are new.  The keel was kept along with some underwater planking.  The whole deck structure, superstructure and all systems are also new.

This long refit has been a labour of love and passion for the owner, less about getting to sea and more about rebuilding the boat to the best standard possible and enjoying the refit process.  With this accomplished it is now time to hand her over to a new custodian.  The interior of the hull is empty and could be fitted out as a new owner desires, or left simple and open.  With an impeccable and virtually brand new hull, all new systems and a superb rebuilt Gardner diesel engine she is in great shape for a new owner to carry on and enjoy the boat in the years to come.

Complimentary 2024 survey report.

Length on Deck                          47’

Beam                                            14’9”

Draft                                             5’

Tonnage                                       17.7 tons