Cygnus GM33 for sale in United Kingdom

Sold With Licence - Details Below.
This 1997 UK-built, fibreglass-hulled commercial fishing vessel, registered in Swansea as SA 524 Billy Joe, offers a robust and well-equipped platform for inshore and nearshore fishing. It is designed for versatility, accommodating a range of fishing operations including potting, small-scale trawling, and shellfish harvesting. With bilge keels and a single-screw Gardner Diesel 6LXB engine producing approximately 150hp, the vessel ensures stability and reliability in diverse conditions.

The vessel’s forward hold, accessed via a secure deck hatch, is optimised for catch storage, while the Blair winches on the foredeck enhance operational efficiency. The wheelhouse is well-appointed, featuring seating for both captain and mate, heating for comfort during year-round operations, and a range of navigational and safety electronics.

This vessel is an excellent choice for professional fishermen seeking a proven, capable, and safety-oriented workhorse with a good licence. We are informed that the boat is a Cygnus GM33 but have been unable to verify this. 

General Information:

• Name: Billy Joe (SA 524)

• Build Year: 1997

• First Entered Service: July 1997

• Construction: Fibreglass

• Built in: United Kingdom

• Registered Port: Swansea

• License Type: Category A (10 Metre and Under)

• Producer Organisation: Non-Sector

• Additional Permitted Activity: Shellfish Fishing

• Vessel Capacity Units: 89

  Engine Power Permitted: 111.90kw (~150hp)

Dimensions:

• Overall Length: 9.91m

• Registered Length: 9.42m

• Breadth: 3.90m

• Depth: 1.65m

Engine and Propulsion:

• Engine: Gardner Diesel 6LXB

• Engine Hours: Unknown

• Propulsion: Single Screw

Hull and Stability:

• Hull Type: Bilge Keels

• Deck: Non-slip, robust work surface

• Hold: Forward hold accessed via a large, secure deck hatch for catch storage

Fishing Equipment:

• Winches: Two Blair Winches on the foredeck

• Rollers: Gantry-mounted rollers at the stern for handling pots, dredges, or trawl nets

• Side Access: For loading and unloading. 

Safety Equipment:

• Fire Equipment (Last serviced 30th May 2023):

  • 1 x 2kg Powder Extinguisher

  • 1 x 6kg Powder Extinguisher

  • 1 x Foam Fire Extinguisher

  • 1 x Fire Blanket

• EPIRB: RescueMe EPIRB for emergency location

• Life-saving Equipment: Includes essential safety gear as per regulatory requirements

Wheelhouse and Navigation:

• Seating: Captain and Mate seating on adjustable support struts

• Compass: Gimballed navigation compass

• Electronics:

  • Radar: Raymarine Radar

    VHF Radio: Fixed DSC VHF Radio Set

    Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon Handheld VHF

  • Chart Plotters and Fish Finders: Various Chartplotters and Fishfinders

• Power Systems:

  • Electrical Distribution: 12V Distribution Board

  • Inverter: 3000W inverter for AC power supply

• Comfort:

  • Heating: Diesel forced air heating system for year-round operations

     

Certification and Inspection:

• Safety Compliance: Complies with the Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels (

• Life-Saving Appliances: Certified for 2 persons.

• Navigation and Collision Prevention: Fitted with required lights, shapes, sound signals, and navigational equipment.

• Stability Assessment: Last conducted on 24 November 2022 (Roll Test used).

• Out of Water Inspections: Last two conducted on 24 January 2023.

• Certificate Validity: Until 23 January 2028, subject to an out-of-water inspection by the same date. Will normally require recertification upon sale to new owner. 

Fishing Methods:

• Stern/Side Trawl (Demersal bottom fishing)

• Potting fleets (mechanical haul)

• Line fishing, Rod fishing

• Drift netting

Equipment Compliance and Expiry Dates:

• Liferaft: Expires 31 May 2025.

• Flares:

  • Parachute flares: Expires 31 December 2024.

  • Hand-held flares: Expires 31 December 2024.

  • Smoke signal: Expires 31 December 2024.

• Medical Kit: Expires 28 February 2025.

• EPIRB: Expires 01 January 2028.

• Fire Extinguishers: Expired as of 31 March 2023 (needs renewal).

• VHF Radio: Provided with DSC functionality (handheld or fixed).

Operational Restrictions:

• Area of Operation: Restricted to sea states with significant wave height below 1.2m (as per Wolfson Stability Notice).