1956 Custom North Sea Trawler

Originally built in 1956 by J&G Forbes near Fraserburgh, Scotland, Radiant Star spent her first 38 years working as a Herring Drifter in the North Sea fishing fleet 6 days a week off the craggy shoals of Scotland. In 1994, Radiant Star was slated to be chain sawed, wrecked as part of a government buy-out of the fleet. At that point she was purchased by a Scottish-American owner who undertook a complete yacht conversion.

They had the yacht delivered to Fraserburgh, where they worked with the local talent to build a new galley into the large hold forward. They also did some simple preparations for the long voyage back to Seattle. They then took the yacht up the Themes River to London where they found many refurbished antiques from the local shops which were eventually built into the vessel.

The previous owners, with some trusty friends, cruised the yacht home, rounding Cape Horn in January of 1995 and arriving in Anacortes in April, having cruised 18,000 nm and 2300 engine hours. It was there that the real work on the conversion began! The original 3" decks were repaired as needed and re-faired. They were then rubberized before a new 2" fir deck was laid. The bottom was refastened with 3,000 huge 5" square spikes. The bulkwarks were replaced with mahogany and capped with purple heart, much of which had to be steam bent to the required curve. All of the exterior work was done by Guemes Island boatbuilder David Hartford and his crew. David Bass did the interior.

Accommodations

Forward custom circular staircase leads below. Starboard and port staterooms with large upper and lower berths. 9’ headroom! Opening hatches and deck prisms. Vanity table in each. Hanging locker. Head is aft to port with home-sized shower. Washer/dryer combo 110v (needs parts). Vacuflush head.

Aft is the main salon with diesel fireplace. This area features antique furniture from European cruise liners. Full-sized, glass-faced pull down desk. Gorgous tables and chairs by 19th century craftsmen. Magnavox 27” TV and DVD. Sony sound system. Storage. Wet bar with antique sink. U-Line icemaker. Galley to port.

Proceeding up a ladder into the Pilothouse, there is seating for 6 with full visiblity. Aft is the full size navagation station with two large passageway berths. There is a day head. Engine room access and stairs to the aft stateroom.

The master cabin has a WC compartment with tub and vacuflush head, sink and vanity mirror outside. There are very large port and starboard 6’6” double beds. Numerous drawers and two large hanging lockers. Plus there is a a 6’6” settee/berth with a second fireplace which makes a luxurious reading nook.

Hull Construction

21/2" Larch planking over 4 ¾" x 6 ½" oak frames on 16" centers, doubled below the turn of the bilge. Aluminum wheelhouse. Poured concrete ballast. Galvanized nails, refastened 2006 with 3000 5" galvanized square ship spikes.

Galley

Expansive countertops, modern appliances, and tasteful use of wood. There is a separate wet bar forward with breakfast counter.

Large 2-sided chopping block w/propane Force 10 4-burner stove
Shutoff valve
Microwave
Amana deep freezer (110 and inverter)
Trash/recycle bin
Fridge/freezer
Hurricane instant hot water

Deck and Hull

Dry stack exhaust
2006 all Pistons replaced
Massive 5” shaft
Spare parts
(6) lifejackets
Emergency tiller
Fire suppression system
Hydraulic dinghy davit
2 sets of chocks for large and small tenders
15’ Zodiac Hummer with outboard
Anchor windlass Kolstrand 18 x 26 hydraulic with 350# Navy style anchor
600’ 5/8” cable
85’ 5/8” chain
Forward line compartment with bulkhead aft
Full rail covers on varnished “purpleheart” teak coamings
Hull covers for mahogany bulkwarks, treated with seatol
Vast Teak deck treated with seatol
Aft 2-direction hydraulic capstan
Stern anchor
Skylight is removeable

Mechanical

Range: 1400 nautical miles
Fuel burn: 6 Gallons per 8 nautical miles

Buderus diesel furnace with hot water circulation
Fuel manifold w/ Racor filter plus separate dual Racor
High output, engine driven bilge pump and deck wash
110v high volume bilge pump
12v bilge pump
24v alternator
Smart alternator
Hydraulic steering

Disclaimer
The 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.

1956 Custom North Sea Trawler

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