Build Year: 2026

Used For: Crabbing / Trawling / Netting

Hull: GRP

Length: 11.95m

Beam: 5.40m

Draft: 2.75m

Licence:

N/A

Engine:

285 HP to 365 HP available

Hydraulics:

N/A

Electronics:

N/A

Additional Information:

Padstow Boatyard are building renowned fishing boat designer Gary Mitchell's range of GRP fishing boat designs, this one is the 11.95m x 5.4m PB40 suitable for either trawling, potting, gill netting and as a vivier crabber.

Estimated gross tonnage: 21 tonnes. The build featured here was completed as a crabber / whelk boat.
New build slots are now available for 2026 / 2027 for any stage of build, whether that's a basic hull moulding or a full fitout to sail-away stage, register your interest to avoid disappointment.

Custom design and build GRP sail-away version fishing boats, saving you approx. £20k per year in maintenance costs compared with a steel vessel. Other designs available from 8.5m to under 15m all built to the latest MCA / SCMS construction standards.

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