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1981 Custom Commercial Fishing Vessel

65 ft · Juneau, AK

$1,400,000

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sunset Marine Sales.

Red commercial fishing vessel "Star of the Sea" docked, mountains in background, clear sky.

Description

STAR OF THE SEA is a 65-foot, U.S.-built steel commercial fishing vessel from Van Peer Boat Works in Fort Bragg, California. With a 22-foot beam, a 700-hp Lugger diesel, two refrigerated fish holds totaling approximately 150,000 pounds of capacity, and substantial hydraulic deck machinery, she offers a versatile platform for crab fishing and tendering, with a deck winch and davits for seining. Her house-forward, whaleback configuration combines a large working deck with a Portuguese bridge, multiple helm controls, extensive navigation equipment, and accommodations for captain and crew. A removable aluminum bait shed, three installed generators, and 5,900 gallons of fuel capacity further support her commercial layout.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$1,400,000
Year
1981
Make
Custom
Model
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Condition
Used
Type
Commercial Boats, Sports Fishing Boats, Saltwater Fishing
Hull Material
Steel
Location
Juneau, AKApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
65 ft (19.8 m)
Nominal Length
56 ft (17.1 m)
Beam
22 ft (6.71 m)

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
1
Total Power
700 hp
Total Hours
50,000 hrs
Engine
Lugger L6170A six-cylinder turbocharged marine diesel · 700 hp · 50,000 hrs · 2005

Full Details

Principal Particulars

- Year: 1981 - Builder: Van Peer Boat Works, Fort Bragg, California - Construction: All-welded steel - Length overall: Approximately 65 feet - Registered length: 56.8 feet - Beam: 22 feet - Draft: Approximately 10 feet - Depth: 10.5 feet - U.S. documentation number: 633592 - Hull form: Displacement hull with a near-vertical, deep-V bow and square transom - Layout: House forward, refrigerated fish holds amidships, working deck aft - Five watertight bulkheads, including watertight manways in the aft two - Hull and structural steel listed as 1/4-inch and 5/16-inch, with frames on 16-inch centers - Steel deckhouse with 1/4-inch plating

Crab Seine And Tender Equipment

STAR OF THE SEA is rigged for crab and tendering, with a deck winch and davits for seining. Her working arrangement includes hydraulic controls on the aft deckhouse bulkhead, substantial boom and winch equipment, and refrigerated storage for commercial fish handling. - Approximately 150,000 pounds total fish-hold capacity - Forward hold: Approximately 100,000 pounds - Aft hold: Approximately 50,000 pounds - 35-ton refrigerated seawater system - Hydro chiller installed in 2023 - Twin PACO fish-hold pumps with 208-volt Leeson drives - Additional PACER 208-volt fish-hold pump - Rome No. 12 deck winch - Gearmatic topping and boom winches - Two Rotzler vang winches - Pullmaster winch equipment, including a picking-boom winch - 6.5-inch steel main boom with strongback - 5.5-inch steel picking boom - Heavy-duty A-frame and crow's-nest platform - Seine block rebuilt in 2025 - Kohlstrand bait chopper - Main-engine-driven hydraulic system rated at approximately 85 gallons per minute - 70-gallon hydraulic oil tank - Two engine-driven saltwater washdown pumps - Three Freeman fish-hold hatches and a Baier lazarette hatch - Stainless-capped working-deck bulwarks - Removable, fully enclosed aluminum bait shed measuring approximately 15 feet by 21 feet by 7 feet; shed installation and delivery arrangements to be confirmed - Elevated deck-lighting arrangement with floodlights, halogen lights, and LEDs The associated gear inventory also identifies crab pots and line, a TransVac, four herring nets, two salmon nets, spare generating equipment, and other equipment held ashore. The final included inventory and delivery of stored equipment are to be agreed upon with the seller.

Main Engine And Running Gear

  • - 2005 Lugger L6170A six-cylinder turbocharged marine diesel - 700 horsepower at 1,800 rpm - Keel cooling and dry exhaust - Approximately 50,000 main-engine hours recorded in 2025; current hours to be confirmed - 2005 Twin Disc MG5222 marine transmission, 5.01:1 reduction - 4.5-inch stainless-steel propeller shaft - Four-blade bronze propeller, 68 x 56, right-hand rotation - Spare Kruger propeller, 64 x 64, right-hand rotation - Hynautic engine controls - Hydraulic steering with Wood Freeman controls and Wagner pump - Centerline wheelhouse helm and additional port-side engine/autopilot controls - Racor 75-1000MAX main-engine filtration - Racor 500FG filtration for the generators Reported operating figures are approximately 8.5 knots at 1,350 rpm and 7 knots at 1,000 rpm, with fuel consumption of approximately 12-14 gallons per hour. Actual speed, fuel consumption, and range vary with load, sea conditions, and operating rpm.

Generators Electrical And Machinery

- Three installed Isuzu-powered generating sets: One 10-kW unit and two 60-kW units - 10-kW unit fitted with a Stamford generator in 2019 - One 60-kW Isuzu unit rebuilt in 2023 - One 60-kW Isuzu unit fitted with a 45-gallon-per-minute engine-driven backup bilge pump - Centaur 12-volt, 60-amp battery charger installed in 2023 - Quality Marine 50-amp battery charger - NAPA engine-room battery bank with replacements in 2025 - Dedicated navigation battery and spare battery - Lincoln 225 arc welder - Sears 110-volt, 25-gallon air compressor - Multiple electric bilge pumps and a portable emergency pump - Engine-room video monitoring with two cameras - General alarm, high-water alarms, bridge watch alarm, and engine-room fire/smoke alarms - Engine protection for high temperature and low oil pressure

Tankage And Domestic Systems

- Fuel: Approximately 5,900 gallons in six steel tanks - Stainless-steel day tank - Fuel shutoffs at tanks and fuel manifolds - Fresh water: Approximately 400 gallons - Holding tank: Approximately 10 gallons - Custom 50-gallon electric water heater - Jabsco freshwater pressure system - Two freshwater-flush Dometic marine toilets with Flojet pumps

Wheelhouse Navigation And Communications

The elevated wheelhouse provides a centerline operating station, secondary port-side controls, a captain's bunk, and port and starboard doors opening to the Portuguese bridge. - ComNav TS4 autopilot installed in 2022 - WF 8350 rudder-angle indicator - Furuno RDP-112 radar, listed with a 72-mile range - Furuno 1931 Mark II radar - Furuno GP32 WAAS GPS - Echotec CTM 951 plotter - Two computer navigation stations running Nobeltec - Furuno FCV-1100L sounder - Wesmar 800-series sounder - AIS fitted in 2023 - Garmin inReach communicator - SEA 225 HF/SSB radio - Standard Horizon Matrix DSC VHF - Furuno FM-3000 DSC VHF - Icom IC-M602 DSC VHF - Galley remote microphone and portable VHF - Standard Horizon VLH-3000 hailer - Westinghouse Series 1000 satellite telephone - CLS tender locator - Additional Icom transceiver - Wood Freeman 8-inch magnetic compass - Bridge Watch RDI alarm - Cisco Wi-Fi equipment and dual 19-inch displays - Electric windshield defrost/heating

Crew Accommodations And Galley

The main accommodation area includes forward berthing for up to six, a separate two-bunk starboard stateroom with an adjoining head and shower, and an additional captain's bunk in the wheelhouse. The forward berthing compartment has an escape hatch to the bow. - Port-side dining area with seating for approximately seven - Two heads, including the stateroom head with shower - Kenmore five-burner, 220-volt ceramic-top range and oven - Kenmore microwave - Full-size stainless-steel side-by-side refrigerator/freezer - Double stainless-steel galley sink - Danby chest freezer, approximately 13 cubic feet - Vizio television and Memorex DVD player - Alpine stereo with Bose speakers - Direct galley access to the aft working deck

Ground Tackle And Additional Equipment

- Fjorfjord anchor - Thompson hydraulic anchor winch, 19 x 14 inches - Approximately 20 fathoms of 3/4-inch stud-link anchor chain - Approximately 60 fathoms of 9/16-inch anchor cable, replaced in 2019 - Steel bowsprit with stainless-steel roller - Heavy deck cleats and bow hawse pipes - Zodiac inflatable with Yamaha 9.9-hp outboard listed in the equipment inventory; inclusion and delivery to be confirmed

Selected Updates

- 2014 main-deck sandblasting, paint, and replacement timbers - 2018 aft-deck and deck-beam replacement - 2022 ComNav TS4 autopilot - 2023 Hydro chiller and Centaur battery charger - 2023 AIS installation - 2025 engine-room battery replacements - Fish-hold restoration completed in July 2025 - Seine block rebuilt in 2025 - July 2025 bottom paint and replacement zinc anodes

Equipment and Purchase Notes

Specifications and capacities are approximate and subject to buyer verification. Fishing permits, quotas, contracts, and stored gear are subject to separate confirmation of inclusion and transferability.

Photos (78)

  • Custom 1981 commercial fishing vessel navigating calm waters with misty mountains in the background.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel's control room with navigation equipment.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with control panels and seating.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with red flooring and maroon seating.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with red and black seating.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with modern navigation equipment.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with red flooring and black seats.
  • Kitchen interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with red flooring.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with dining area and wall photos.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with kitchen and dining area.
  • Interior of 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with red seating and framed photos.
  • Narrow bathroom with red floor on a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel.
  • Interior of 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with bunk bed and wooden ladder.
  • Interior of 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with red bedding and wooden bunk.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with wooden bunk beds.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with red flooring and modern kitchen appliances.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel's control room with navigation equipment.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel's control room with navigation equipment.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with seating and control area.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with control panels and seating.
  • Hydraulic system on 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, showcasing complex tubing and connections.
  • Wet deck of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with hatches and rope.
  • Riggings and mast of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel against a cloudy sky.
  • Deck of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with metal hatch and ropes.
  • Lifeboat labeled "Guardian" on 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel deck.
  • Engine room of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, showcasing machinery and piping.
  • Victron Energy Centaur battery charger on 1981 commercial fishing vessel.
  • Hydro chiller unit inside a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel.
  • Engine room piping system on a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel.
  • Engine room of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, showcasing machinery and piping.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with a metal ladder.
  • Commercial fishing vessel deck with tarps and equipment, Custom model, 1981.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel showing pipes and metal structures.
  • Commercial fishing vessel deck, Custom model, 1981, docked by a wooden pier.
  • Interior view of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, showcasing blue-painted walls and piping.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with ladder and blue lighting.
  • Pulley system on 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, featuring metal components and engraved text.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, showing a narrow passageway and equipment.
  • Custom 1981 commercial fishing vessel on dry dock, maroon and black hull, forest background.
  • Commercial fishing vessel deck with equipment, Custom model, 1981, at sea during nighttime.
  • Custom 1981 commercial fishing vessel navigating ocean waters under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Red commercial fishing vessel "Star of the Sea" in a shipyard lift, 1981 model.
  • Commercial fishing vessel "Star of the Sea" in shipyard lift, 1981 model.
  • Commercial fishing vessel "Star of the Sea" in dry dock, Alaska, 1981.
  • Commercial fishing vessel from 1981 in a boat lift at a dock.
  • Commercial fishing vessels docked under cloudy skies, reflecting on calm water.
  • Commercial fishing vessel docked in scenic harbor, surrounded by mountains and clear skies.
  • Red commercial fishing vessel docked by a forested hillside, built in 1981.
  • Red commercial fishing vessel docked, clear sky, Custom model, 1981.
  • Interior view of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, showcasing pipes and ventilation.
  • Interior view of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel's storage compartment with visible pipes.
  • Control panel and fuel pump on a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel.
  • Commercial fishing vessel deck with winch, Custom model, 1981, docked near forested hillside.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with safety gear and equipment.
  • Interior of 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with bunk bed and compact bathroom.
  • Interior of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with wooden bunk beds.
  • Engine room of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with machinery and tools.
  • Engine room of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, showcasing machinery and pipes.
  • Engine room of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, showcasing machinery and piping.
  • Engine room of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel, showcasing machinery and components.
  • Engine room of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with Wesmar equipment.
  • Interior of 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with tools and storage.
  • Engine room of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with machinery and safety equipment.
  • Engine room of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel with complex machinery and piping.
  • Hydro chiller system inside a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel engine room.
  • Custom 1981 commercial fishing vessel docked at a marina, view from the deck.
  • Commercial fishing vessel "Star of the Sea" from 1981, docked and elevated for maintenance.
  • Commercial fishing vessel "Star of the Sea" docked, Custom model, 1981.
  • Close-up of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel's hull, parked near a truck.
  • Underneath view of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel on supports.
  • Underneath view of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel on dry dock.
  • Custom 1981 commercial fishing vessel on dry dock with ladders and supports.
  • Propeller and rudder of 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel under maintenance.
  • Propeller of 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel on dry dock.
  • Underwater view of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel's propeller and rudder.
  • Underneath view of a 1981 custom commercial fishing vessel in dry dock, showing hull and propeller.

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This company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.