Seattle shipbuilder, Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc, has delivered the first of three new Bristol Bay boats.
The new, all-aluminium 32’ x 16’ jet propelled gillnetter is a product of the Kvichak design team. It is powered by twin Volvo D11 EVEC-E engines rated for 510 BHP coupled to ZF 305-3 marine gears and Hamilton HJ364 water jets, providing a top speed of 35 knots. Kvichak has a long history of delivering quality gillnetters dating back to 1987.
This new Kvichak design combines shallow draft capability with short transit times to the line, and the ability to maintain planning speed when partially loaded. The unique top house arrangement maximises creature comforts while maintaining a large efficient working deck.
Additional features:
- Length: 32’
- Beam: 16’ 1”
- Draft (light): 25”
- Draft (full wells): 35”
- Fuel capacity (max): 400 gallons
- Fresh water capacity: 50 gallons
- Hold capacity: 20,500lbs maximum
- 8,500lbs ~ 9,000lbs @ 29 knots
- Accommodations for 5 crew
- Webasto diesel heater
- 7.5 ton RSW system
- Top house design
