Pacific Trawler Commerical Trawler

1974 Frostad Commercial Fishing Vessel

(Built by Frostad Shipyards, delivered mid-1970s)

This is a heavy steel, purpose-built West Coast commercial fishing vessel, designed for rough-water stability, longevity, and adaptability across multiple fisheries. Frostad boats are widely respected in the Pacific Northwest for being overbuilt, not lightweight production hulls.

Ownership & Maintenance History

    •    Single owner since 1979 – extremely rare and valuable

    •    Owner-operated and maintained to a high professional standard

    •    4-year inspection just passed

    •    Ultrasound inspection completed (critical for steel hull valuation)

    •    Indicates hull integrity, plating thickness, and structural longevity

This history alone places the vessel in a top-tier category for used commercial boats.

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Hull, Stability & Seakeeping

    •    Thick steel hull – designed for long service life

    •    12 tons of additional keel bar added

→ Exceptional roll dampening

→ High load stability

→ Safer working platform in poor conditions

    •    Plenty of freeboard when loaded

    •    Known as an “excellent sea boat”

    •    Performs well fully loaded, reducing fatigue and improving safety

This is the kind of hull fishermen trust when weather turns.

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Licensing & Quota (Major Value)

The boat can be sold with or without licenses and quota, which gives buyers flexibility.

Groundfish Quota

    •    1,073,040 lbs

    •    Arrowtooth Flounder: 111,236 lbs

T-License

    •    T43

    •    Max Length: 100’2”

    •    GFE Cap: 5,419,407

⚠️ These licenses and quota represent significant standalone value and make the vessel immediately operational in regulated fisheries without waiting years to acquire access.

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Machinery & Propulsion

Main Engine

    •    Cummins KTA-19M

    •    Turbocharged

    •    550 HP

    •    Proven, reliable, widely serviceable

    •    Excellent torque for towing and heavy loads

Steering & Handling

    •    Nozzle + three rudders

    •    Superior maneuverability

    •    Excellent thrust at low speeds

    •    Ideal for trawling, longlining, and precision work

Gearbox

    •    Twin Disc MG-S18-1

    •    Commercial-grade, heavy-duty marine gear

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Auxiliary Systems

Hydraulic Power

    •    John Deere 6076 Turbo – Hydraulic Auxiliary

    •    Flo Max trash pump (hyd drive)

    •    Little Giant trash pump (hyd drive)

    •    Third pump – electric drive

Plenty of redundancy and capacity for deck operations.

Freezer System

    •    John Deere 4039

    •    Direct-drive Carrier compressor

    •    Suitable for onboard freezing or holding fisheries

Electrical & Power

    •    15 kW Generator

    •    Kubota V1903

    •    Stamford generator head

    •    120 Outback inverter / battery charger

    •    110 / 220V fresh water pump

This setup supports modern electronics, crew comfort, and reliable operations.

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What This Boat Can Do (Use Cases)

This vessel is multi-functional, making it attractive to a wide buyer pool:

    •    Groundfish trawl

    •    Freezer operations

    •    Longline

    •    Experimental or multi-species fisheries

    •    Conversion to research, tender, or support vessel

    •    High-end liveaboard commercial conversion (with refit)

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Key Selling Points (Buyer-Focused)

    •    Frostad-built steel hull (elite reputation)

    •    One-owner vessel for 45+ years

    •    Proven Pacific conditions performer

    •    Heavy keel = unmatched stability

    •    Passed inspections with ultrasound

    •    Powerful, simple, serviceable machinery

    •    Flexible sale options (with or without license/quota)

    •    Turnkey commercial capability

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1974 FROSTAD COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL 

A rare opportunity to acquire a true Frostad-built steel fishing vessel, owned and operated by the same owner since 1979 and maintained to the highest professional standards.

This exceptional sea boat features a thick steel hull, 12 tons of added keel bar, and ample freeboard when loaded, delivering outstanding stability, safety, and confidence in all conditions. Designed for West Coast fisheries, this vessel has proven itself over decades of service.

Powered by a 550 HP Cummins KTA-19M turbo, paired with a Twin Disc MG-S18-1 gear, nozzle, and three-rudder steering system, the boat offers excellent maneuverability, strong bollard pull, and dependable performance.

The engine room is clean, well laid out, and fully equipped with:

    •    John Deere hydraulic auxiliary

    •    Dedicated freezer auxiliary with Carrier compressor

    •    Multiple hydraulic and electric pumps

    •    15 kW Kubota/Stamford generator

    •    Modern inverter and electrical systems

The vessel has just passed its 4-year inspection, with a completed ultrasound, confirming hull integrity and long-term viability.

Available with or without T43 license and quota, including:

    •    Over 1 million lbs groundfish quota

    •    Arrowtooth allocation

    •    T43 license with strong GFE cap

Overview

• Built by Frostad Boat Works in 1974
• Location: Mid Vancouver Island, BC
• 66'9" x 20'

Power

• Engine: Cummins KT19A, 580 hp
• Engine hours: 6,402
• Reduction gear: TD518
• New exhaust muffler
• Cruising speed: Approximately 8 knots
• Fuel tanks: 3 - 15,000 liters total capacity
• Engine alarms and gauges
• Keel cooled
• Auxiliary engine: John Deere 6076T (hydraulics) with 14,746 hours
• Genset: Kubota V9103 4 cylinder (15kW) with 54,908 hours
• Hydraulic pumps: Off auxiliary and off main
• Freezer: Plates, John Deere 4045 with Carrier compressor

Structural

• Hull and decks: Steel
• Mast: Steel
• Chocks
• Holds: Insulated fiberglass, capacity for 125,000 fresh groundfish, 33,000 FAS blocks, 98 ton herring
• Anchor winches: Hydraulic, rebuilt 2022
• Drums: Double net
• Winches: Third wire winch, trawl (Jacob) winches with 800 fathoms
• Single, double, boom, vanging, outhaul

Electronics

• GPS: Furuno
• VHFs: 3
• Computers: 2
• Radars: 2, Furuno
• Sounder: JRC
• Plotter
• Autopilot: ComNav
• Spotlight
• AIS: Standard Horizon

Accommodations

• Sleeps: 5
• Stove: Diesel
• Fridge / freezer: Over / under
• Galley sink: Stainless steel
• Head and Shower
• Hot water

Additional

• All gear in good shape
• 2 sets of doors

This is a turnkey commercial fishing platform, ideal for operators seeking reliability, safety, and long-term value.

Location: Courtenay, BC 

Price: $599,000 CAD