Hull: GRP

Length: 9.74m

Beam: 3.50m

Draft: 1.07m

Licence:
Permit 4. 20 miles

Engine:
Perkins M265T

Hydraulics:
Electronic clutch operated pump for net hawler

Electronics:
Raymarine on sea talk system.
3 x Axiom MFD
Plotter,
48 mile radar,
Side scan,
3D scan, sonar.,
CP470 sonar unit with 1kw tranducer.
2D Forward looking sonar. 45 deg.
AIS transmitter/ receive
Evolution Auto Pilot
Icon dual watch VHF radio
Cobra Water proof hand held VHF radio

It is with great regret due to illness I have to offer my trusted boat. “ GALLOPER “ (Hartlepool) for sale. I have had the 32’ Aqua Star (year of build 1984), since 2013. and used it solely for charter fishing.
The boat was re-coded 20 miles for 10 persons + 2 crew in March 2025 and covers the next 5 years, excluding the liferaft (on hire ) it is offered for sale as an on going concern with all fixtures and fittings included.
A full survey was conducted for the RYA/MCA as also requested by our insurance company.
The boat is registered on the Small Ships Register SSR176301

Over the last few years the old analog equipment has been replaced with RAYMARINE digital displays and consists of :-

3. X Axiom 9” MFD units
No 1. CP 470 sonar unit with dual band transducer and a 1kw transducer, zoom in
No. 2. Sonar with dual side scan, port or starboard, 3d scanning. And standard zoom in using port and starboard transducers.
No. 3. Navtronics chart Zoom in / out and digital radar up to 48 miles.
A R/S 150 GPS antenna is installed on the sea talk system for added stability
A forward 2D scanning sonar approx 45’ vision ahead is installed
A Furno GR 35 Navigator is fitted and gives the benefits of Decca chains for those that still have marks.
Raymarine. AIS. transmit ( switchable on/off ) and receive is connected to the plotter / radar displays.
Raymarine. Autopilot Evolution on the VETUS tiller hydraulic system ( Ram was replaced in 2021 )
Icom Dual watch VHF radio. ( fixed )
Grab bag Hand held VHF radio kept on permanent charge.

Anchor winch electronic with hand held control. 50 mts chain various anchors.
A pedestal net hauler on plug in connections with electronic clutch controlled hydraulic pump.

The battery system is on a 3 bank system
1/.bank. 2 x 180 amp Start engine and instruments.
2/ bank. 1 x. 180 amp display units
3/ bank. 2x. 130 amp domestic units. Fridge / freezer and toilet
These batteries are set to charge start / stop bank first then switch over to display bank and then domestic system all automatic.

The toilet is 12v battery powered. Replaced 2024
The fridge freezer is a compressor type system and depends on thermostat setting for temperature

Flotation aids 12x 150N closed cell lifejackets were replaced in 2019 and stored in forward compartments.
A Small water storage canister on electric pump for filling kettle is over the sink.
A 2 ring and grill hob is mounted in the galley. Serviceable but was next on the list for replacing.
A 240v dockside connection through a Galvanic isolator is provided and supplies a kettle and a microwave.

The power unit is provided by a PERKINS. M265 T and service records for the past 12 years are available. Prior to me purchasing the boat it had over £12,000 spent on a FULL rebuild of the engine with dynamic testing. (Papers available) to date the hours recorded are 1,750 approx.
The PRM. 1.0 / 1.5 gearbox had a rebuild in 2024 at a cost in excess of £1,200 for parts alone( both clutches).
The gearbox oil cooler was also replaced in 2024
The propeller 4 blade was serviced by Woodward’s in 2021
The shaft is protected by a M G Duff electro Eliminator
The rudder and skeg are all on sacrificial anodes as are the trim tabs that are electronic driven .
The marine water cooled exhaust was replaced in 2022.

Additional equipment fitted:-
Electric Jabsco deck wash.
Remote greasing for rudder stock.
Electric screen wash pump.
External vented gas storage box with 2 bottles.
Externally drained anchor chain locker.
Pressure / vacuum turbo gauge.
Inlet / outlet fuel filter pressure indication (early warning for filter change.)

Having being in the charter business for anglers since 1977 the boat has been maintained over the years regardless of cost in an effort to provide a service for the anglers and prevent disappointment for them.

With still more than half the season left this is a golden opportunity to obtain a sound and excellent sea boat without the problems of getting a new boat coded. With the minimum of outlay liferaft hire £420 and the change of registration for the RYA. It used to be £100 one could be up and running in no time.